/maˈka.na/ – noun, verb
1. gift (present). Origin: Hawaiian
2. treat everyday and interaction we have as a gift; not taking anything for granted so we can be in the mindset of offering the best service possible. Origin: Makana Partners
Values
At Makana Partners, we believe that talent and opportunity are universal gifts. We are committed to connecting these two by providing the highest quality service, based on trust and integrity. We believe that long-term relationships are essential to success, and we are committed to adding value each step of the way.
Service
Makana Partners supports mid-senior search based in Japan, on a contingent or retained basis. We offer market intelligence and strategy to identify, source, and secure top talent. Using our technology and our expansive network, we are able to introduce the best talent for your organization considering skills, experience, and culture fit. Throughout the search, we will feedback on the reputation of your company, how the process can be improved, and align expectations between stakeholders and against market trends.
For talent, we understand the importance of your career. As such, we will advise on internal as well as external opportunities across multiple industries, for the short and long term so you can make the right decisions. We consider your passion and life objectives when introducing opportunities.
Since 2022, Makana Partners has been an official partner of Horton International, a top 40 global executive search firm.
Expertise
CEO | Country Manager (all industries)
CHRO | Human Resources | Talent Acquisition | Compensation & Benefits | Talent Management | HR Business Partner (all industries)
CFO | Controller | FP&A (all industries)
CIO | CTO | Application Development | Infrastructure | Information Security (all industries)
COO | CMO | Sales Director | Marketing Director (healthcare, manufacturing, finance and IT industries)
Team
Yan Sen Lu | Managing Director | CEO & HR Practice
Rie Yamanaka | Vice President | Research
Kazuhiko Mori | Senior Director | IT & Finance Practice
Michio ‘Mike’ Nagata | Senior Director | Healthcare & Manufacturing Practice
Ella Choi | Senior Director | IT & Consulting Practice
Jayson Pe Benito | Consultant
Ka Heng ‘Ken’ Lok | Associate
Makana Partners K.K.
Ocean Gate Minatomirai 8F, 3-7-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan 〒220-0012
We are based in Yokohama, the second largest city in Japan, easily accessible to and from the Tokyo metropolitan area. As a global company, we are happy to connect via Zoom, Skype, LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat, FaceTime, or a call if we are not able to meet in person.