Scaling your Japan business. Reliably.
Building the teams that scale Japan businesses — from global market entry to domestic new-business ventures. Based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
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Navigating Japan's business landscape
Navigating the complexities of establishing and growing a business in Japan requires expert guidance and the right people. Six Sigma Talent is here to guide you every step of the way.
Your path to Japan, simplified
Entering Japan is complex — the right talent makes all the difference. Six Sigma Talent specializes in connecting international companies, Japanese enterprises, and venture-backed startups with the senior bilingual people they need to succeed in the Japanese market.
What we offer
Three modular recruiting engagements — use individually or combine as needed — built for every stage from single executive hires to full team buildouts.
Executive Search
Confidential, exclusive search for C-suite and mission-critical leadership roles. Guaranteed deliverables and dedicated senior consultant.
Learn more →Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Dedicated team embedded in your organization. Scale hiring volume fast with guaranteed deliverables and full recruitment marketing.
Learn more →Agency / Contingency
Success-based engagement for roles where quality matters and timelines are flexible. No upfront retainer. Pay only on successful hire.
Learn more →Meet our team
Our multilingual, multicultural team at Six Sigma Talent brings deep expertise in talent acquisition and Japan market entry. We deliver customized recruitment solutions so you can focus on growing your business.
As the former #1 global top biller, amongst 17,000+, at a Fortune 500 agency, Tony has led the successful expansion of 13+ businesses into Japan. 14 years of experience as an executive headhunter, entrepreneur, AI-Native business operator, and a quant allows Tony to bridge global talent and provide operational excellence.
With a Fortune 500 pedigree, Kanako is a seasoned recruitment leader with a global perspective. Kanako has spent over seven years mastering executive and high-volume recruitment across Japan and North America. Her deep knowledge spans commercial front office and back office roles, supporting startups and enterprises alike.
A tech recruitment specialist who connects innovation with exceptional talent. Josh was a top performer at both Randstad and RGF before joining Six Sigma. He focuses on engineers and product specialists. With a niche in AI, technology, and financial services; Josh's strategic insights make him a trusted partner for clients seeking to build world-class teams.
Akio is a Japanese–Korean talent acquisition professional from Osaka and the United States. With over six years of recruitment expertise, Akio was a top biller at Robert Walters before joining Google Japan, where he led end-to-end hiring for multiple senior positions. Trilingual in English, Japanese, and Korean, Akio is known for his culturally attuned communication style and his ability to partner effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Yoshiya spearheaded the launching of a team at Michael Page focused on new business development, corporate strategy, M&A, business investment, and venture CxO hiring. He later joined Global Brain, one of Japan's largest independent venture capital firms, leading firm-wide recruiting initiatives. At Six Sigma, he now delivers executive and high-impact talent solutions to global enterprises and venture capital firms.
Previously a top-biller at Robert Walters, Quan is a principal recruiter focused on Technology, Transformation, and development. Every year Quan was top 10 amongst 250+ consultants in Japan and brought home results. After joining Six Sigma Talent, Quan is focused on working closely with the best engineering and product talent in Japan.
A bilingual talent acquisition professional raised in New Zealand. Having built a strong foundation across both corporate and recruitment environments at industry leaders Sony Interactive Entertainment and Randstad, Tetsu specialises in the IT, AI, and Entertainment sectors. Using a client-first approach based on cultural fluency and industry insight, he partners with startups and mega-ventures to support hiring for mid-level to executive-level positions.
Kana is a talent partner with broad experience across recruitment, sales, and operations. She built her foundation in real estate sales, expanded into HR, general affairs, and advertising/SNS consulting, and later handled high-class hiring at JAC. With strong expertise in professional and corporate roles, she delivers strategic, end-to-end hiring solutions that support long-term organizational growth.
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