Mitsuko Tottori

Mitsuko Tottori
鳥取三津子
Tottori in 2024
Born (1964-12-31) 31 December 1964 (age 61)
EducationKwassui Women's Junior College
OccupationsBusinessperson, airline executive, flight attendant, chief executive officer
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Mitsuko Tottori (鳥取 三津子, Tottori Mitsuko; born 31 December 1964) is a Japanese airline executive.

She was named representative director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Japan Airlines (JAL) in April 2024, becoming the first woman to lead the company.

Tottori began her career as a flight attendant. She joined Toa Domestic Airlines (TDA) in 1985 after graduating from Kwassui Women's Junior College. TDA (later JAS) was merged with JAL in 2001. "Her leadership style is often described as calm, methodical, and people-focused, with a strong emphasis on safety, discipline, and corporate responsibility."

She was ranked number 5 on the 2024 Fortune Most Powerful Women Asia list, and number 10 on the same list in 2025. Her estimated salary in 2026 is ¥240 million per year.

References

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  8. ↑ "Japan Airlines names ex-flight attendant as first female president". The Asahi Shimbun. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  9. 1 2 Atharva (2026-02-12). "Japan Airlines CEO Salary in 2026". Aviation A2Z. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
  10. ↑ "Most Powerful Women Asia". Fortune Asia. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  11. ↑ "Mitsuko Tottori | 2025 Most Powerful Women Asia". Fortune. Retrieved 2026-04-04.