Mai Sasao

Mai Sasao has more than 10 years’ experience in executive search as both a researcher and consultant. She is an indispensable resource for identifying top untapped talent in the market across industries and functions. Her background, paired with the ability to build strong relationships, enables her to quickly understand client needs and find the right talent, even for highly specialized roles.

Professional Focus

Over 10 years’ experience as a researcher and consultant in executive search
Highly skilled in gathering and analysing market information, identifying talent, mapping out and engaging with high-potential candidates
Wide range of industry expertise including manufacturing, management consulting, new and emerging technologies
Native Japanese, fluent in English

Business Expertise

Senior Consultant at an award-winning Japanese executive search firm; participated in complex searches in emerging technologies; promoted from earlier roles including Consultant, Associate Consultant, and Researcher
Started career in an administrative role within the manufacturing industry

Additional Expertise

Manufacturing
Technology
Professional Services
Consulting

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree from Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka

Japan

Case Studies

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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office

Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.

A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer

Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.

Transforming Operations in a Family-Owned Medical Device Business

Thought Leadership

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Articles & Papers

MedTech Leadership Succession & Next-Gen Executive Strategy

Discover why MedTech leadership succession is a strategic imperative—and how these companies can build strong, future-ready executive pipelines.

Boyden Report Series

What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative

Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.

Blog

Asia's Workforce Disruption: Navigating the Skills Revolution with Human-Centered Design and Employee Well-being

Discover how Asia's workforce is transforming through disruptive technologies, skills development, and a focus on employee well-being. Learn strategies for navigating change in a digital-first economy.