Yumi Masuda started her career with a global logistics firm in Japan, but has focused on executive search and recruitment since relocating to Thailand in 2016. Since then, she has been instrumental in numerous searches for C-suite and other senior leaders for Japanese and international companies in Thailand and across Southeast Asia. She has broad industry expertise, particularly in industrials.
Professional Focus
- Substantial experience in executive search and recruitment in the Asia Pacific region
- C-suite roles including CEO, CFO, CMO, COO and CHRO as well as country managers, specialist and functional leadership roles such as supply chain, finance, sales and IT directors
- In-depth expertise in partnering with Japanese companies for their executive search needs, contributing knowledge and understanding of Japanese working culture
- Broad industry experience spanning automotive, chemicals, machinery, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, real estate, property development, IT, media, hospitality, FMCG, consumer electronics, insurance, financial services
- Native Japanese, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Business Development Leader at one of Thailand’s top recruitment firms, specialising in technology, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics
- Executive Researcher at an American executive search firm specialising in Asia-Pacific markets
- Japanese Deputy Manager at a recruitment firm in Bangkok; introduced Thai and Japanese candidates to Japanese companies based in Thailand
- Sales Coordinator and Sales Executive, Air Freight at Nissin Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan
Sector Expertise
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Oil & Gas
- Real Estate & Property Development
- Information Technology
- Consumer & Retail
- Consumer Products
- Financial Services
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English from Kitakyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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