Thomas Fortier has over 20 years’ experience in executive search in Japan, where he has resided since 1994. He has led numerous searches for senior executives, including hard-to-fill and mission-critical roles with complex requirements. His expertise and commitment to results make him a valuable ally in recruiting high-calibre leaders for businesses with an eye on Asia’s diverse consumer markets.

Professional Focus

  • More than 20 years’ experience in executive search in Japan
  • Extensive track record of successful searches for C-level, VP and director roles, as well as country, regional and divisional managers
  • Specialized industry expertise in consumer products and electronics, digital media, ecommerce, lifestyle, sports & outdoor, and marketing services
  • Proven ability to lead challenging searches for hard-to-fill positions requiring extensive research and market mapping, as well as confidential searches involving sensitive information
  • Experience working with startups, private/owner-operated companies, PE-owned firms, Japanese and foreign multinationals
  • Adept in succession planning, including internal candidate benchmarking
  • Fluent in Japanese and English

Business Expertise

  • Principal Consultant, Consumer & Digital Markets at one of Japan’s top executive search firms; other roles included Managing Consultant, Consumer Goods & Retail and Senior Consultant over the course of 10 years with the firm
  • Senior Consultant at an executive search and recruiting firm in Tokyo; promoted from Consultant and Associate roles
  • Earlier roles in business planning and teaching in Tokyo and Aomori Prefecture. 

Additional Expertise

  • Communications, Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Products
  • Ecommerce
  • Digital Media
  • Retail & Apparel
  • Sports & Outdoor

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's of Arts from Tufts University, U.S.
  • Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Studies from The New England Conservatory of Music, U.S.
Office Location Map

Japan

Tri-Seven Roppongi, Level 8
7-7-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0032 Japan

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Office Location Map

Japan

Tri-Seven Roppongi, Level 8
7-7-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0032 Japan
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