Naoya Atarashi

Director

With over 10 years of experience in executive search, I specialize in supporting senior-level and critical hires across various industries. While my core focus has been the manufacturing sector, I have expanded my expertise in recent years to include consulting firms, the IT industry, and DX-related positions within the pharmaceutical sector, helping clients address evolving digital transformation and business modernization needs.

Leveraging a broad cross-industry network and market knowledge, I partner with clients on executive-level searches and highly specialized, hard-to-fill mandates, many of which are entrusted to me exclusively.

Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered leadership appointments including Managing Directors, Division Heads, Sales Directors, and Engineering Directors. I have also supported large-scale organizational growth initiatives, from building sales organizations to scaling engineering teams.

Prior to entering executive search, I worked in sales within the manufacturing industry. This commercial background enables me to deeply understand both client requirements and candidate motivations, allowing me to make highly relevant and strategic introductions.

I believe recruitment is about more than filling positions. My goal is to serve as a trusted long-term career partner, supporting candidates through key transitions and helping organizations secure the leadership talent needed to achieve their ambitions.