Meet the team
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Minori ShimonoManaging Director and Executive Partner Minori received his BA in Commerce from Keiko University . He joined Stanton Chase International after a 20-year career in the computer industry. As a previous Director and Manager of marketing and sales throughout his career with NCR Japan and NCR Corporation, he offers clients interpersonal relationships counsel and innovative business advice based on his global experiences. Recently, he has focused on the business development of General Management search in major Japanese domestic companies. His approach is careful and considered when there is a need for hiring executives from other countries. Such was the case when he successfully placed the president of Daiei Inc. in April 2005. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Minako TakeuchiManaging Director and Executive Partner Minako has extensive technical and management experience in the IT sector. She worked for NEC, one of the largest computer and communication distributors and systems integrators for 20 years. While at NEC, she accumulated 10 years experience working for the Human Resource Development and Training division. Her IT career includes another 10 years of experience as a project manager, IT consultant and director of the System Integration division. Minako's experience enables her to understand client needs and issues as well as candidate qualifications. She imparts confidence during client consultations and gains trust as a result of her previous work experience. She remains focused on new business approaches for global companies and provides HR solutions that are tailored to specific candidate criteria. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Kazuyoshi TomeokaPartner Kaz joined the Stanton Chase Tokyo office in May 2006 after a long career of 20 years with the Sony Corporation. During that period, he devoted most of his time on the business side with a particular interest in HR. He gained insightful experience and expertise in marketing, product planning, business planning and management, having been responsible for these areas for 15 years. For 10 years, he conducted regional consumer marketing while stationed in Hong Kong and in the UK. It was then, that he refined his global communication skills approach as well as a global viewpoint. For the remaining five years, he was with HR groups involved with recruiting and evaluation. These combined opportunities gave him exposure to, and a desire to move into, the growing executive search industry. He has a major in International Economics from the Kobe University, Japan. Industry Practice Expertise
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Makoto ItogaPartner Makoto joined Stanton Chase Tokyo in 2007. He has more than 25 years experience in the ICT (Information & Communication Technology) industry, along with several IT company management careers, such as software product development, marketing, business development and pre-sales in Tokyo. Prior to joining the executive search industry, Makoto gained valuable experience as an executive officer and VP of marketing while working for both Japanese and foreign companies. Makoto provides excellent support for clients and candidates, based on his management and job change experiences. A reputable Executive Search Professional, Makoto thrives at evaluating new technology, analyzing the client's business needs and identifying the best candidate for their requirements. Industry Practice Expertise:
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