Andrew Sipus is a Managing Director based in the Tokyo office of Robert Half Executive Search. He brings over 11 years of global retained search experience to the engagements he conducts, working with clients based out of the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Andrew is an international search executive who has helped a diverse client base in finding the very best talent for their leadership teams in Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Technology, Sales & Marketing and Operations. His client's range across a variety of industry sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, fast moving consumer goods, retail (apparel & luxury goods), software and information technology and financial services.
Along with his highly qualified team of search professionals; Andrew helps clients with mission critical hiring needs, from confidential market mapping to visionary turn-around leadership. If you are struggling to get the best talent in the market to your doorstep; Andrew and the team will act as an extension of your business and tell your story and vision to the market.
Luke Palfreeman is a seasoned recruitment professional with over 7 years of experience. As a Principal at Robert Half Executive Search Japan, he specializes in identifying and vetting top talent. With expertise in Sales, Marketing, and Engineering within the B2B automotive sector, as well as Supply Chain Management across manufacturing, healthcare, retail (apparel and luxury goods), fast-moving consumer goods, software, information technology, and financial services, Luke has a proven track record of successfully placing high-level executives.
Luke's skill set extends beyond executive recruitment, encompassing valuable expertise in team management and operational enhancements. Fluent in Japanese, he effectively communicates and connects with top executives in the Japanese market.
With a keen eye for talent and a deep understanding of the B2B automotive sector and SCM, Luke is a valuable asset to the Robert Half Executive Search team in Japan. He is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, building long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike.
Kirara is a Research Associate at Robert Half Executive Search, Japan, helping clients find exceptional leaders for their organizations. Through market intelligence, a thorough analysis of the current market, she has helped clients gain insight into what the candidates see in the market.
She was born in Japan, with background living in the US and Britain, she specializes in analyzing data from competitive insights and business intelligence, finding candidates within the network as well as out-of-network candidates, ensuring a data rich search.
Ayumi Ishikura is an Executive Search Coordinator based in the Tokyo office of Robert Half Executive Search. She brings over 13 years of executive search, global retained search, and sales support experience in international organizations.
Her specialized knowledge enables her to discreetly communicate with both clients and candidates throughout the acquisition process. From creating contracts, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, managing financial documents, and more she is always at the ready to assist your organization from beginning to end.
She is bilingual in English and Japanese, enabling her to effectively communicate with international clients and candidates. Ultimately, Ayumi helps provide a seamless communication experience to assist your business in finding the best executive talent.
