The Kao Group develops its consumer products business in four of its fields of business: Hygiene and Living Care, Health and Beauty Care, Life Care, and Cosmetics.

The company provides oleo chemicals, performance chemicals, and specialty chemicals. Kao markets these products under Attack, Biore, Ban, Blaune, Curel, Essential, Feather, New Beads, Quickle, Quickle Joan, Resesh, Goldwell, Guhl, Haiter and Jergens brands.

History. Kao was established in 1887 by Tomiro Nagase as a manufacturer of domestic toiletry soap. Until 1954, they were known as Kao Soap Company (花王石鹸株式会社), and finally in 1985 to Kao Corporation.

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Yoshihiro Hasebe (Jan 1, 2021–)Kao Corporation / CEO Kao's CEO is Yoshihiro Hasebe, appointed in Jan 2021, has a tenure of 2.67 years. total yearly compensation is ¥147.00M, comprised of 59.2% salary and 40.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.003% of the company's shares, worth $572.84K.

face In Japanese society the concept of “face” or kao is paramount. The word kao literally means the front of one's head and also incorporates the appearance and condition of one's physical face.

Kao creates high-value-added products that enrich the lives of consumers around the world. Through our portfolio of over 20 leading brands such as Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, JERGENS®, John Frieda ®, Kanebo, Laurier, Merries and Molton Brown, Kao is part of the everyday lives of people across the globe.

Kao Facilities in the Americas Kao also boasts a 60-acre specialty chemical manufacturing facility located in High Point, North Carolina, consisting of three business segments: Oleo Chemicals. Performance Chemicals. Specialty Chemicals (including Imaging Materials and Aroma Chemicals)

Founded in Japan in 1887 with a mission to enrich people's lives, Kao's commitment to deliver high quality products that make life beautiful has continued for over 130 years.

Kao Corporation is a Japanese company founded in 1887. Throughout the years, they have diversified into various fields with different products. Kao Group today develops consumer products in four business fields: Hygiene and Living Care, Health and Beauty Care, Life Care, and Cosmetics.

Kao Consumer Care Business Through our family of brands - Ban®, Bioré®, Curél®, Jergens®, John Frieda®, MyKirei by KAO™ and Wakati® - we offer diverse variety of products that promote healthy, inclusive and sustainable lifestyles - A Kirei Lifestyle - for all.