Woman Who Rescued Hotel Chain Faces New Challenge With Trump

  • 40-year-old has lifted profit tenfold since taking over
  • Overseas growth may need to be more cautious, chairman says
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Maiko Kuroda isn’t new to challenges. She was a housewife when her father’s hotel chain was embroiled in scandal, forcing her to return to the business in Japan almost a decade ago. Having boosted profit 10-fold, she’s now eyeing markets in Europe and North America.

Enter Donald Trump and other protectionist-minded politicians whose ideas are taking hold amid a backlash against globalization. The specter of rising protectionism may threaten the company’s goal of one day operating 10.45 million rooms around the world.