FEATURE INTERVIEW
Bernd Kestler
Independant Business Trainer Japan
n/a

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION AND HOST

Recruiting & HR

Understand the process of recruiting in Japan. As globalization flourishes, both foreign and Japanese business will face shifts in human resources, begging the question - what is "best practice" for recruiting in the changing backdrop of Japanese business? See what key scholars and practitioners of this field have to say.

Kevin Tuttle

Senior Vice President,
The Bridge Group

Host Bio

PROGRAM GUESTS

Bernd Kestler

Independant Business Trainer Japan

Bernd, a German national, has enjoyed a career covering various roles in different industries including design/ construction, sales, recruiting and professional services. During the early years of...
Yoshiharu Matsui

President,
HPO Creation, Inc.

Yoshiharu Matsui founded HPO Creation Inc., a training and management consulting company in 2003. With 10 years of Human resources/Organization Development experience and 12 years of marketing...
Makoto Chinahara

Human Resources Consultant

Makoto Chinahara began his Human Resource career in 1991 with The Disney Store Japan Inc. as the Senior Manager of General Affairs. In addition to administrating executive recruitment, he also...
Koichi Umemori

President,
Updownsizing K.K.

Koichi Umemori is a seasoned Human Resources executive with 20 years as Head of HR Departments. He is an alumnus of Dupont-Mitsui, The Chase Manhattan Bank, Chemical Bank, Societe Generale Securities...
Ken Cogger

Head of Recruiting,
Nikko Asset Management

Ken Cogger is the Global Head of Recruiting at Nikko Asset Management. He has played a pivotal role in the tremendous period of growth Nikko AM has experienced in the past two years, leading the...
Birathon Kasemsiri

Consultant,
New Media / Digital Content & Platforms

Birathon Kasemsri is an independent consultant specializing in New Media / Digital Content & Platforms, an emerging field that is revolutionizing how companies sell & consumers buy. Birathon...
Philip O'Neill

Manager,
Business Development, McGill MBA Japan

Philip O'Neill is Manager for Business Development for the McGill MBA Japan program which is taught in conjunction with Sophia University in Tokyo. Established in 1821, McGill University is Canada's...
Andrea Konuma

Co-founder and Director,
Look Consulting Group, Tokyo

Andrea heads up Look Consulting Group's Sales and Marketing efforts. Her experience prior to Look Consulting Group includes 6 years with IBM in the San Francisco bay area, and nine years in the...
Dr. Chris Earnshaw

Governor,
Edgar Cayce Center in Japan

Dr. Chris Earnshaw is a graduate of London University in Japanese and Chinese, and has a Master's in Transpersonal Studies and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. He also has professional qualifications from...
Brian Martin

Chairman & CEO,
IAS Learning Group Ltd.

Brian Martin has an extensive background and over 25 years of extensive business experience in Japan and Asia as a Managing Director of international companies in Asia. He was based in Tokyo for...
John Moore

Chief Executive Officer Director,
Source International

John Moore is Director of Source International in Tokyo and is responsible for marketing, training, and the corporate and individual retreats for the company's staff in Japan. In addition, John is...
Andrew Silberman

President & Chief Enthusiast,
AMT Group

Mr. Silberman has been building global business skills for his clients since 1989. At AMTGROUP, he leads a multi-national team of management trainers, administrative staff and graduate school...
Katherine Cash

Founder & President,
NeuRobotics

Katherine Cash founded her own company, NeuRobotics around seven years ago. NeuRobotics is the culmination of Ms Cash's ability to combine her expertise in music, technology and business. The company...

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