Maria Samoto le Dous joined UNIQLO in 2012, building a career that has taken her across the UK, Germany, Milan, and Japan. Now based in London, she spearheads the sustainability agenda for the EU region and beyond, with a particular focus on philanthropic initiatives, social impact, and circular innovation.

Maria’s work is rooted in empowering communities and fostering inclusive growth. She has led projects supporting refugee women, collaborated with creative changemakers, built global partnerships that bridge fashion and social responsibility, and drives circularity through the RE.UNIQLO Studio—transforming used garments into renewed pieces.