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Mitsuko Tottori (鳥取 三津子, Tottori Mitsuko; born 31 December 1964) is a Japanese airline executive.[1][2]

She was named representative director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Japan Airlines (JAL) in April 2024,[3] becoming the first woman to lead the company.[4][5][6]

Tottori began her career as a flight attendant.[4][5] She joined Toa Domestic Airlines (TDA) in 1985 after graduating from Kwassui Women’s Junior College.[3][7][8] 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.”[9]

She was ranked number 5 on the 2024 Fortune Most Powerful Women Asia list,[10] and number 10 on the same list in 2025.[11] Her estimated salary in 2026 is ¥240 million per year.[9]

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