Tokyo

"Our mission is to partner with our clients to create successful businesses by building leadership teams."

Roger Marshall, Partner & Managing Director

Visit our website - www.odgersberndtson.jp


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Established in March, 1991 the Tokyo office is one of the leading international executive search firms in Japan. Based on our deep relationships with key business leaders in the market, we provide a highly professional yet personalized approach, focusing on cultural assessment and creative consultation to build lasting relationships with our clients.


The Economy

As the world's second largest economy, Japan is one of the most dynamic and challenging markets for new entrants as well as established organizations. We believe that leadership capital is the prime source of competitive advantage and we work in partnership with a wide range of clients in a variety of sectors to help them build world class leadership teams.


Our Organisation

We firmly believe that our strength lies in our collaborate, teamwork style - with our clients, and amongst our consultants, partners, researchers and project administrators - which ensures that we maximize our knowledge, expertise and human network to provide the best solution with speed and sensitivity throughout the entire search process.


Our Services

All members of the Tokyo team share a common mission - a commitment to delivering results and helping to build strong leadership teams for our clients.

Examples of recent assignments include:

  • Technology
    Regional Director Japan, Consulting, US Enterprise Software Solutions Company
    President Japan, US Grid Computing Company (pre-IPO)
    President Japan, US Network File Serving and Caching Company
    President Japan, US MCAD and PDM Solutions Company
    President Japan, US PLM Solutions Company
    Chief Financial Officer, US-Japanese Semiconductor Joint Venture
    Chief Information Officer, Japanese Network Integration Operation Company
    HR Director Japan, US Enterprise Software Solutions Company
    HR Director Japan, US Network File Serving and Caching Company
  • Health Care & Life Sciences
    Country Manager Japan, European Pharmaceutical Company
    Business Unit Director, Japan, Global Pharmaceutical Company
    Head of Licensing, Japan, Global Pharmaceutical Company
    Head of Clinical Development, Japan, Global Pharmaceutical Company
    Marketing Executive Japan, Global Pharmaceutical Company
    Clinical Research Physician (Medical Doctor), Japan, Global Pharmaceutical Company
    President Japan, European Medical Equipment Company
    Head of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Japan, European Medical Equipment Company
    Head of Clinical Development Services Division, Japan, Global CRO Company
    Chief Financial Officer, Japan, Global CRO Company
    Head of HR, Japan, European Medical Equipment Company
    Country Manager Japan, European Bio Company
    Managing Director North Asia, US Food Ingredients Manufacturer
    Sales Director Japan, US Food Ingredients Manufacturer
    Japan Head, Flavor Division, European Food Ingredients Manufacturer
  • Business & Professional Services
    Country Manager Japan, Managing Directors, Global Turnaround Consulting Firm
    Financial Services/ Insurance Partner, Japan, Global Consulting Firm
    Human Capital Director Japan, Big 4 Accounting Firm
  • Financial Services
    Japan President of Global Hedge Fund Company
    Industry Head, Financial Institutions, Japan, Global Financial Group Japan Office
    President of Japan, Japanese Real Estate Investment Trust Company
    Head of Venture Capital Business, Japanese Real Estate Company
    HR Director, Japan and Asia, European Real Estate Finance Bank
    Manager, Real Estate Structured Finance, Japan, European Real Estate Finance Bank Controller, Japan, European Real Estate Finance Bank
    Credit Risk Management, Japan, European Real Estate Finance Bank
    Start-up team, Mumbai Office, European Real Estate Finance Bank
    Marketing Manager, Hong Kong Office, European Real Estate Finance Bank
  • Industrial Products & Services
    General Manager Japan, European Precision Packaging Equipment Manufacturer
    Regional Manager, Japan, US Sealing Assemblies Supplier
    Country Manager, Japan, European Analytical Instrumentation Company
    Managing Director, Japan, European Connector Company
    Managing Director, Japan, European Automotive Powertrain System Company
    Country Manager, Head of Automotive Business, Japan, European Automotive Interior Manufacturer
  • Consumer Products & Services
    Chief Financial Officer, Japan, European Apparel Retailer
    Marketing Director, Consumer Division, Japanese Healthcare Products Wholesaler
    Corporate Officer & HR Director, Major Japanese Retailer
    Brand Manager, Consumer Division, Japanese Healthcare Products Wholesaler

If you are looking to find exceptional talent to lead or direct your organization in Tokyo, Japan or beyond, we would be pleased to discuss your requirements:

Please contact us for a confidential discussion

Search Professionals: Tokyo

Roger Marshall
Toshihide Shirai

Contact information

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Yurakucho ITOCiA 12F 2-7-1 Yurakucho
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-0006 Japan
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work fax +81 3 5472 7505
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