DAVID NAM

PARTNER, EXECUTIVE SEARCH

David brings 14+ years of Executive Search experience to KurotoPartner, with a distinguished track record of placing senior leadership talent into Global Technology companies across Japan.

As the Partner of Executive Search at KurotoPartner, David embodies the firm's commitment to professionalism, honesty, and quality-focused executive search.

Throughout his career at recruitment firms including Hays, SoftSource, and TM Agency, David has consistently ranked as a top performer, achieving recognition as the Top Biller at multiple Japan-based recruitment firms. His success stems from a methodical approach to Executive Search that prioritizes precision over volume — David averages 5 candidate submissions per role with a 20% hire rate — 4x higher than the industry standard.

David's expertise lies in identifying and securing executive talent for Tech companies entering or expanding in the Japanese market. His portfolio of successful placements includes Country Managers, Heads of Pre-sales/ Post-sales, Engineering Leaders, and other critical leadership roles at leading American and International Technology firms.

HIGHLIGHTS:

•  Top Biller in multiple Japanese headhunting firms
•  Placed over 150 Executive-level, bilingual candidates in Japan Tech market
•  Over 14 years’ experience in Japan market, specific to gaishikei Tech industry
•  Averages 5 candidate submissions per role with a 20% hire rate


LANGUAGES:

•  English
•  Japanese
•  Korean

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