We make people our passion
Advisory Group’s mission is to drive positive change to the recruitment industry and encourage companies to hire people based on their skills, experience, attitude and potential rather than age, gender, education or career gap. We are passionate about people and we help overlooked talent to find real jobs that make a meaningful contribution.
Meet the team
Management and Sales Leadership Team
We're a diverse multidisciplinary team based in Tokyo, Japan with a passion for driving positive change in the industry. We work with businesses and people to create opportunities.
Position: Senior Manager – Finance & Accounting, S&M, HR
Profile and Experience: Jyunpei is a professional with 5 years of experience in the recruitment Industry.
Jyunpei leverages his deep knowledge in the recruitment industry to support, advise and understand both client & candidate needs, and has proven track record of properly matching client needs with spot-on candidates. By leveraging his interpersonal skills, he delivers solutions to difficult mandates while managing every parties’ expectations. Jyunpei uses a consultative approach to both his clients and candidates to understand their needs.
Background: Half Japanese, Half Ghanaian who was born and raised in Ghana. Graduated from Waseda University and joined the recruitment Industry.
Interest & Hobbies: Outside of work, Jyunpei enjoys watching and playing soccer. He also enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures.
Language: English, Japanese
Position: Manager – Sales & Marketing and HR
Profile and Experience: Scott is a 360 Executive recruiter with 5 years experience managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, delivering a seamless and all-encompassing service to his clients and helping people in the next stage of their career. He covers Sales, Marketing and Finance functions. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, he believes in building lasting relationships with people on both sides of the hiring process. Scott has proven experience in finding and placing top talent, and believes in putting people first.
Background: Originally from the UK, Scott came to Japan as an English teacher. He moved into recruitment in 2016.
Interests & Hobbies: Outside of work, Scott is passionate about music, good food and wine. He also enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, and watching Liverpool FC.
Languages: English
Profile & Experience: Mayu is a HR & Sales Admin with an educational background in Linguistics and Education, and work experience in translation. Mayu is responsible for HR and Sales Administration, working closely with the Management team.
Background: Korean-Japanese, born and raised in Tokyo. Graduated from The University of British Columbia in Vancouver Canada with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Sciences and a Post-graduate diploma in Education. After finishing her studies in Canada, Mayu moved back to Japan and worked as a Japanese-English translator.
Interest and Hobbies: Mayu enjoys indoor bouldering and taking long walks in nature. She also loves to learn about different cultures especially through their cuisines.
Languages: English, Japanese, and Korean
Profile & Experience: Passionate about creativity, marketing, and strategic thinking, Muskaan is responsible for Advisory Group’s marketing and branding initiatives. With her experience in staffing and recruitment, Muskaan is well-positioned to drive creative brand promotions, develop innovative marketing strategies, and implement successful social media campaigns for the firm.
Position: Digital Marketing & Branding Specialist
Background: Originally from India, she has experience living in Delhi, Japan and Australia. She moved to Japan for her Bachelor’s and ventured into the recruitment industry after graduation.
Interests & Hobbies: Outside of work, Muskaan enjoys Charcoal painting, trying new cuisines, exploring new cafes, spending time with family & friends and watching Netflix.
Languages: English, Hindi, Japanese
Position: Senior Advisor
Profile and Experience: Mark is a seasoned account executive with over three years of experience across the tech, fintech, and consumer sectors. His expertise lies in bridging mid-level talent to executive roles, leveraging insights gained from his background in mass media and government. Mark excels in problem-solving, crafting tailored solutions for clients in finance, sales, and marketing.
Background: Raised in the Philippines with a multicultural heritage of Filipino and Japanese roots, Mark brings a unique global perspective to his work. His upbringing fosters an inclusive approach to client relationships, enhancing communication across diverse cultures.
Interests & Hobbies: Outside of work, Mark is passionate about continuous learning, dedicating his free time to studying new skills and indulging in literature. He maintains a healthy lifestyle through regular workouts. Mark’s love for strategic video games and JRPGs reflects his analytical mindset and penchant for challenges. He also enjoys building gaming PCs from scratch, showcasing his attention to detail and innovative spirit.
Position: Advisor
Background: Born in Tokyo to Swedish and Japanese parents, Frederick has a truly global background, having lived in Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United States. His diverse upbringing has given him a unique perspective and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
Profile & Experience: After a successful career in the fitness industry, Frederick transitioned into accounting and finance recruitment, bringing his energy, drive, and passion for helping others to this new field. He is a skilled advisor, guiding both clients and candidates through the recruitment process with expertise and care.
Interests & Hobbies: Frederick enjoys an active lifestyle, including going to the gym, watching motorsports, exploring new restaurants, and traveling the world.
Languages: English and Japanese
Profile & Experience: Strong work ethic and a dedication to achieving results. I am driven by a desire to connect talented individuals with challenging opportunities, contributing to both career growth and organizational success.
Background: Highly motivated and results-oriented recruitment professional with a proven track record in sourcing, engaging, and placing qualified candidates for high-profile projects within the ERP, SCM, and CRM domains. I help bring a unique blend of technical proficiency and business acumen to recruitment, allowing me to effectively understand client needs and identify ideal candidates.
Interests & Hobbies: Fishing, camping, and I am a competitive Call of Duty FPS player, ranked among the top 100 globally.
Language: Fluent English, Spanish
Position: Advisor
Background: Half Japanese and Half Filipino, born in Japan. Went to Los Angeles to learn English and moved to the Philippines to finish his education.
Profile & Experience: Returning to Japan to get back to his roots, he embarked on a career as a Tech recruiter for IT and has now pivoted focus on Accounting and Finance recruitment.
Interest & Hobbies: Outside of work, Kotaro enjoys trying out different restaurants, and travelling. Hobbies include going to the gym, and spending time learning Japanese.
Languages: English, Japanese, Tagalog
Position: Associate Advisor
Background: Born and raised in the Philippones. After graduating from a State University in 2019, she started her career in recruitment at a consulting firm which paved the way for her to broaden her knowledge in recrutiment.
Profile & Experience: Jana is an Associate Advisor with an educational background in Psychology. She has 5 years of professional experience in recruitment for Technical and Non-Technical roles.
Interest & Hobbies: She loves photography, travel and she enjoys taking care of animals.
Languages: English, Tagalog
Position: Product Strategy & Growth
Background: Originally from Hong Kong, Bond graduated from the University of Hong Kong and worked in tech consulting and recruitment in Hong Kong before relocating to Japan in 2019.
Profile & Experience: Coming from a recruitment background, Bond is data-driven and possesses a T-shaped skill profile in tech, HR, design, and business. He has a strong interest in new technologies and constantly seeks ways to optimize work processes through data. Previously, Bond worked with tech companies, including Google Japan, where he introduced sourcing programs that significantly reduced sourcing time and improved recruitment processes.
Interest & Hobbies: Bond has been a fan of Leo Messi since 2005. After experiencing all the ups and downs, he feels his journey as a football fan is complete following Argentina’s victory in the 2022 World Cup. Bond is also a certified snowboard instructor, so you’ll find him on the slopes all over Japan during winter. He enjoys mental challenges like poker and physical challenges, such as completing a cycling trip around Taiwan.
Languages: English, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese
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