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Executive Search in Japan

Chase Stratton

31 episodes

2 months ago

Japan’s executive job market isn’t just growing — it’s on fire. A full-blown hiring frenzy is sweeping through Tokyo, reshaping the future of leadership in industries from pharma and finance to tech, media, and EVs. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we reveal why recruiters are scrambling, candidates are cashing in, and multinationals are betting big on Japan. From Takeda’s AI-driven pharma revolution to Netflix’s live-action blitz, from Wall Street banks chasing bilingual leaders...

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Japan’s executive job market isn’t just growing — it’s on fire. A full-blown hiring frenzy is sweeping through Tokyo, reshaping the future of leadership in industries from pharma and finance to tech, media, and EVs. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we reveal why recruiters are scrambling, candidates are cashing in, and multinationals are betting big on Japan. From Takeda’s AI-driven pharma revolution to Netflix’s live-action blitz, from Wall Street banks chasing bilingual leaders...

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Episodes (20/31)

Executive Search in Japan

Tokyo’s Hiring Frenzy: Inside Japan’s Explosive Executive Job Boom

Japan’s executive job market isn’t just growing — it’s on fire. A full-blown hiring frenzy is sweeping through Tokyo, reshaping the future of leadership in industries from pharma and finance to tech, media, and EVs. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we reveal why recruiters are scrambling, candidates are cashing in, and multinationals are betting big on Japan. From Takeda’s AI-driven pharma revolution to Netflix’s live-action blitz, from Wall Street banks chasing bilingual leaders...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

The Recruiter’s Playbook: Women & Diversity in Japan’s Executive Search

In Japan, women make up nearly half the workforce but only a fraction of the executive tier—just 12% of board seats and 15% of management roles. With government targets calling for 30% women in leadership by 2030 and investors linking diversity directly to ESG and governance standards, the pressure is mounting. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we go beyond the numbers to ask: how can recruiters drive real change? We unpack the so-called “pipeline problem” and spotlight overlooked...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Beyond the Placement: Redefining Recruiter Success in Japan

In Japan’s executive search landscape, placement is just the starting point—real success lies in what happens next. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we explore why retention, wellness, and cultural integration are becoming the new benchmarks for recruiter effectiveness. Join us as we unpack: From Transaction to Partnership: Why placement-only metrics are giving way to long-term retention and post-placement satisfaction as true indicators of recruiter value.The Hidden Stressors: H...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Closing With Stock: The Recruiter’s Guide to RSUs in Japan

Cash isn’t the closing currency for senior hires in Japan anymore—equity is. But many recruiters and candidates remain tangled in confusion around RSUs, vesting, tax implications, and the elusive “Japan math.” Closing a search now depends not on salary alone, but your ability to explain equity in a way that feels real and compelling. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we crack open the equity puzzle and walk you through how to build offers that actually get signed. You’ll learn: Wh...

2 months ago

14 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Breaking the Bilingual Bottleneck: Japan’s Executive Crisis & the Returnee Radar

Japan’s executive market is red-hot—and gridlocked. Multinationals need leaders who are bilingual, globally minded, and culturally agile, yet that talent is vanishingly scarce. Fees run sky-high (often up to 50%), Country Manager packages can hit ¥100M, and mis-hires in this environment can cost 10× salary. Add reputation risk, confidential replacements, and Japan’s unique decision culture, and you’ve got the most high-stakes search arena in the world. This episode of Executive Search in Japa...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Japan’s ¥100M Seat: Inside the Country Manager Gauntlet—And How Recruiters Win

It’s the most coveted—and most perilous—job in Japan: Country Manager. The prize? A ¥40–60M core band with top packages reaching ¥100M. The risk? Failure rates on international assignments as high as 25%, and the cost of a miss running 10× salary once you factor in severance, lost momentum, and brand damage. In a market where culture eats strategy for breakfast, this role is a career-maker—or a crater. This episode of Executive Search in Japan is your field manual for placing (and protecting)...

2 months ago

12 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Beyond Tokyo: Tapping Kansai–Chubu’s Hidden Executive Gold Vein

Tokyo grabs all the headlines in Japan’s job market—but what if the richest executive opportunities are actually outside the capital? From the global auto supply chain in Nagoya, to advanced manufacturing in Osaka, and aerospace clusters across Chubu, recruiters who ignore Japan’s industrial heartlands are leaving money on the table. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we’re digging into the Kansai and Chubu regions—the hidden gold vein of executive talent and opportunity. We’ll unp...

2 months ago

17 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Tokyo’s Hiring Binge: The Executive Recruitment Boom Shaking Up Japan

Tokyo is in the middle of a hiring binge — and executive recruiters are scrambling to keep pace with a surge of leadership roles across technology, finance, pharma, EVs, fashion, and media. Demand for bilingual leaders who can bridge Japanese market expertise with global execution is skyrocketing, making true bilingual professionals the hottest commodity in the market. This episode of Executive Search in Japan reveals the trends reshaping Japan’s recruitment landscape: Why Tokyo’s execut...

2 months ago

20 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

The Japan Confidential: Inside Cross-Border Executive Search Under the Radar

When multinationals replace top leaders in Japan, it rarely makes headlines — because it’s never meant to. Welcome to the world of confidential cross-border executive search, where headquarters quietly pulls the strings, stealth is a survival tactic, and one misstep can trigger corporate chaos. In Japan’s harmony-driven, risk-averse business culture, a leaked search doesn’t just embarrass an incumbent — it can erode client trust, spook employees, hand competitors an opening, and cost millions...

2 months ago

18 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Tokyo Talent Frenzy: The Executive Gold Rush in Japan’s Job Market

Japan’s executive and specialized job market is on fire — and recruiters are scrambling to keep pace. From boardrooms to biotech labs, Tokyo is seeing a surge of new executive-level openings, with demand for bilingual, globally minded leaders outstripping supply. The hottest roles? Digital and AI experts, data scientists, and transformation leaders — exactly the talent pool in shortest supply. In this episode of the Executive Search in Japan podcast, we break down the trends shaping Japan’s h...

2 months ago

9 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

The Great Japan Expansion: Why Search Giants Are Betting on Tokyo

Japan’s labor market is cracking under the weight of its own demographics. FY2024 saw over 10,000 bankruptcies, with over over 300 firms collapsing solely due to labor shortages and soaring personnel costs—the worst numbers in over a decade. The “2030 Problem” looms large, with the working-age population set to plunge, while traditional lifetime employment models and outdated seniority systems strangle mobility and innovation. Add in a deepening skills mismatch—millions in surplus clerical ro...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Tokyo Talent Boom: Inside 2025’s New Office Openings

Japan is experiencing a seismic shift in executive recruitment, and 2025 is the year everything changed. With top-tier firms like Amrop, H.I. Executive Consulting, and IntelliPro planting strategic stakes in Tokyo, this isn't just expansion—it’s a bold declaration of confidence in Japan’s shifting leadership landscape. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we unpack the forces fueling the boom: Talent Scarcity Meets Demand Surge — A critically small pool of bilingual, globally minded ...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Legal Gold Rush: Cracking Japan’s Most Elusive Talent Market

Japan’s legal recruitment landscape is a paradox: booming demand, razor-thin supply, and an unforgiving cultural maze. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we break down why top legal talent is so scarce, what clients really expect (even if it’s unrealistic), and how the best recruiters are crushing it by acting as market-savvy career coaches, cultural interpreters, and client educators. From the rise of M&A and compliance roles to the critical role of Gaiben and NJQ lawyers, thi...

2 months ago

23 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

How to Earn 50 Million Yen a Year—Recruiting in Japan’s Executive Market

💰 In this high-energy episode of Executive Search in Japan, we reveal how ambitious recruiters are earning 50 million yen per year—sometimes more—in one of the world’s most talent-hungry markets. This is the inside story of Japan’s executive search industry, where placement fees are massive, competition is fierce, and top billers are rewriting their financial futures. We’ll cover: The secret to uncapped earnings in Japan’s commission-driven recruitment worldReal success stories from foreign r...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Samurai Salaries & Shifting Loyalties: What Really Moves Japan’s Executives

In Japan’s executive market, money may open doors—but respect, harmony, and a sense of purpose are what really seal the deal. 🎙️In this captivating episode, Executive Search in Japan unpacks the complex motivations behind career moves in Tokyo’s elite circles. From performance-linked pay and LTIs to the enduring pull of lifetime employment and cultural camaraderie, discover what drives top talent beyond the paycheck. We explore: How the Tokyo Stock Exchange is pushing Japanese firms to adopt ...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

The Sweet Way to Hire: Mastering Japan’s Executive Edge

Think hiring executives in Japan is about networking and luck? Think again. 🎙️In this special episode of Executive Search in Japan, we’re unlocking 77 powerful lessons from The FocusCore Podcast, led by veteran headhunter Dr. David Sweet. Whether you're a recruiter, HR leader, or international CEO navigating Japan’s leadership battlefield—you’ll discover why the real edge lies in cultural fluency, not resumes. Tune in to explore: Cutting-edge hiring tactics like Topgrading and how Japanese co...

2 months ago

18 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Golden Handcuffs: The Hidden Dangers of Counter-Offers in Japan

In Japan’s high-stakes executive job market, a counter-offer can feel like validation—more money, a slicker title, a silent nod of approval from leadership. But often, it's the velvet trap that stalls your career trajectory for good. 🎙️In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we go behind the scenes to unravel the paradox of loyalty, obligation, and timing in Japanese workplaces. Discover why nearly half of executives who accept counter-offers leave within a year—and how cultural forces ...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

The Talent Mirage: Why Hiring in Japan Breaks All the Rules

Recruiting in Japan isn’t just hard—it’s an illusion. 🎙️In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we pull back the curtain on why Japan’s executive hiring market looks promising, yet delivers mirages. Conventional global recruitment tools—from LinkedIn to remote sourcing—are failing in one of the world’s most paradoxical job markets. Here’s why: Japan's workforce is aged and shrinking, yet top talent remains invisible due to cultural norms like lifetime employment, humility, and ind...

2 months ago

16 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Quit for Hire: Inside Japan’s Proxy Resignation Trend

What happens when you’re too nervous to quit your job yourself? In Japan’s latest cultural twist, frustration meets innovation—enter resignation agencies, where you pay someone else to say "I quit" for you. In this episode of Executive Search in Japan, we dive headfirst into the surprising rise of proxy quitters—services like Momuri guiding tens of thousands out of jobs since the pandemic. We'll explore: The emotional and cultural barriers that make resigning feel impossible.First-person stor...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Executive Search in Japan

Underwriters & Headhunters: Cracking Japan’s Insurance Recruitment Code

Welcome back to the Executive Search in Japan podcast. Japan’s insurance sector is massive—but finding top talent remains a high-stakes game. In this episode, we dive into the elite world of insurance recruitment in Japan, where bilingual underwriters are rare, onboarding takes a year, and specialist firms quietly dominate the executive search landscape. From Hays to Robert Walters, we decode how the major players operate—and why your best bet might not be a recruiter with “insurance” in thei...

2 months ago

11 minutes