Tokyo
"Our mission is to partner with our clients to create successful businesses by building leadership teams."
Roger Marshall, Partner & Managing Director

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
The team at Odgers Berndtson Tokyo welcomes the opportunity to discuss ways in which we can help maximize your investment in leadership.
Search Professionals
Contact information
Odgers Berndtson
Tokyo office
1-2-1 Shiba Daimon
