Based in Tokyo, Andrew Sipus is a Managing Director at Robert Half’s executive search division, where he leads retained searches for senior leadership and executive appointments across Asia. His expertise spans human resources, finance & accounting, sales & marketing, operations, and consulting functions.
With more than 14 years of international retained search experience, Andrew has partnered with organizations stemming from North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. His work spans multinational corporations, regional enterprises, and high-growth companies seeking transformative leadership. Known for his ability to connect clients with leaders who not only have the right skills but also align with organizational culture and strategy, Andrew has become a trusted advisor to executive teams navigating change, growth, and succession planning.
Precision in every placement
Andrew takes a bespoke, consultative approach to every engagement, investing the time to deeply understand each client’s mission, vision, and values before identifying and introducing candidates. His ability to tell a client’s story, attract hard-to-find talent, and tap into passive talents through his extensive executive network has helped build resilient leadership teams with lasting impact.
With his personalized, partnership-driven approach, Andrew ensures that each search delivers leaders who bring both capability and cultural alignment, enabling clients to build a competitive advantage in their markets.
"Great executive search is about more than fulfilling a mandate—it’s about ensuring leaders fit seamlessly into the culture and drive long-term success."
Experience
Prior to joining Robert Half Executive Search, Andrew served as a Director at a Singapore-based executive search firm, where he spent five years leading senior-level searches across multiple industries. His client base spans a variety of industries, including organizations in technology, healthcare, FMCG, retail, entertainment & media, real estate, manufacturing, and management consulting. Today, Andrew brings a globally informed perspective combined with deep regional expertise to every search he conducts.
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Based in Tokyo, Ayumi is an Executive Search Coordinator at Robert Half Executive Search and one of the founding members of the Japan practice. With more than 13 years of experience in executive search, global retained search, and sales support within international organizations, she brings a wealth of industry knowledge and strong operational expertise to her role.
Her responsibilities span the full lifecycle of search engagements, including drafting and managing contracts, coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks, preparing financial documentation, and ensuring all client and candidate touchpoints are handled with discretion and professionalism.
Seamless experiences through precision and care
Ayumi is known for her meticulous attention to detail, cultural fluency, and ability to manage complex search processes with precision and professionalism. Fluent in both English and Japanese, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication between clients and candidates across borders. Her bilingual capability and consultative approach enable her to deliver a smooth, efficient, and discreet experience for all parties involved.
“Behind every successful placement is careful coordination. I take pride in bringing clarity, structure, and a personal touch to ensure a smooth experience for both clients and candidates.”
Experience
Before joining Robert Half, Ayumi served as an executive assistant at a Singapore-based executive search firm, where she spent three years supporting executive search mandates across diverse industries, contributing to each stage of the process. She brings a cross-cultural perspective and a commitment to service excellence that continues to shape her work today.
Areas of expertise