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: 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: Senior 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
Position: Senior Advisor
Profile and Experience: With more than 5 years of recruitment experience, Matt has built his career focusing on technically advanced areas, taking care to provide the highest level of service to candidates and clients alike. Covering the Tech and IT spaces, Matt brings his own passion to the space, leaning on his interpersonal and relationship building skills, he focuses not just on placing people in jobs, but to help create the best match possible to ensure a longer term relationship.
Background: Matt was born and raised in Australia, before coming to Japan in 2016 to spend the snow season in Hokkaido. In Spring of 2017 he moved into English teaching, and then into recruitment in 2019.
Interests and Hobbies: When not in the office, Matt can be found enjoying time with his friends and fiance, or playing video games and watching movies.
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
Position: Associate Advisor
Profile and Experience:
With a strong entrepreneurial background and over 3 years of recruitment experience, Tandy brings a strategic and service-oriented approach to connecting top talent with leading companies. He is committed to delivering tailored recruitment solutions that support long-term success for both candidates and clients. Tandy leverages his business acumen and interpersonal strengths to build lasting relationships and create optimal matches in a fast-moving market.
Background:
Originally from the United States, Tandy successfully co-founded and helped grow a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) business before relocating to Japan in 2020 to start a family. He transitioned into recruitment in 2021, where he found a natural fit for his skills and passion in recruitment.
Interests and Hobbies:
Outside of work, Tandy enjoys being a devoted Super Dad, hitting the gym, gaming with friends, and continuing his journey in learning Japanese.
Languages:
English
Position: Digital Marketing, Branding, and PR Associate
Profile & Experience: Maya has extensive experience in client-facing roles and administrative support, bringing excellent communication and customer service skills. With a background in graphic design, particularly in creating flyers and advertisement visuals, she adds a creative touch to marketing projects. She is passionate about branding and content creation, with a keen eye for detail and a natural ability to connect with audiences.
Background: Born and raised in Kobe, Hyogo, Maya moved to Tokyo in 2020. She began her career in the mobile industry, where she gained valuable experience in customer relations and business operations. She now applies her skills in digital marketing, branding, and PR, combining creativity with thoughtful communication.
Interests & Hobbies: Maya enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with her two children. She also has a keen interest in design, fashion, and exploring different cultures through food.
Languages: Japanese, English
Profile and Experience:
Caitlin Steiner is a sales and marketing professional with a dynamic background in advertising, brand strategy, social media, and executive collaboration. She has worked closely with senior leaders across industries to craft impactful campaigns, drive brand growth, and cultivate meaningful business partnerships. With a focus on the hospitality, fashion, and lifestyle sectors, Caitlin has led multi-market initiatives in New York City, Tokyo, Miami, Chicago, and Montauk.
Beginning her career in advertising sales in New York City, Caitlin developed a strong foundation in media strategy, client relations, and brand development. Her work blends creative vision with commercial strategy, making her a trusted partner to executives, creative teams, and business stakeholders. She thrives in environments where storytelling, innovation, and strategic execution come together to build lasting brand value.
Background:
Originally from Farmington, Connecticut, Caitlin studied musical theater, piano, singing, and acting both locally and in New York City. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising and has since built a cross-disciplinary career spanning advertising, events, social media, and executive-level brand consulting.
Her portfolio includes campaign development and experiential marketing for brands such as American Cut, Scarpetta, Regent Cocktail Club, Dolce Italian, and Corso Coffee. Caitlin also created her own Meta Verified social media platform and has managed content strategy for accounts based in both Tokyo and New York City, helping brands grow their digital presence while maintaining authenticity.
Now based in Tokyo, Japan, Caitlin brings a uniquely creative and strategic perspective to each role, connecting storytelling, design, and performance with practical marketing and sales expertise.
Interests and Hobbies:
Caitlin is passionate about music, singing, playing piano, acting, and fashion. She enjoys expressing herself creatively through performance and personal style and never misses a good karaoke night.
Languages:
English
English
Position: Senior Advisor, HR Recruitment
Experience:
With a background in corporate planning, public relations, and launching new businesses, Hitomi has recently focused on the HR domain, supporting companies with recruitment strategy, evaluation system design, onboarding, and training programs. Especially in startups and service industries, she provides hands-on support tailored to each organization’s needs— including employer branding, social media-based PR strategies, and labor compliance. She values being a “bridge” that connects people and organizations, working closely alongside her clients.
Background:
Originally from Chiba Prefecture. After gaining experience in IPO preparation and corporate planning at a startup, she has served as an HR advisor for multiple companies. She has led projects on recruitment, employee retention, and evaluation system design, particularly for multi-location organizations in the beauty and education industries.
Hobbies:
Running, golf, and saunas. As a mother of three, Hitomi embraces a lifestyle that balances both work and parenting.
Language:
Japanese
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