FES Partners Strengthens Asia-Wide Executive Search Capabilities with New Partner in Japan
FES Partners is pleased to welcome Jonathan Falconer as Partner, Japan, marking a significant step in the firm’s growth as a true Asia-wide executive search provider.
Based in Tokyo, Jonathan brings over two decades of experience advising international companies on C-suite and director-level searches in Japan and across Asia. Known for his consultative style and ability to engage senior executives who are often difficult to access, he has led leadership hiring, Diversity & Inclusion, and talent strategy projects for some of the world’s leading organizations.
“This year, we are seeing a steadily growing demand from local Japanese entities of foreign-capitalized companies for high-caliber leadership here, particularly for commercial and sales leadership roles,” said Jonathan Falconer. “I’m thrilled to join FES Partners and leverage our pan-Asian platform to help clients build leadership teams that can thrive in this dynamic region.”
Jonathan’s appointment completes FES Partners’ on-the-ground coverage of Greater China, Southeast Asia, and Japan, offering companies seamless access to an Asia-wide talent pool and supporting executives seeking new opportunities across the region.
“Jonathan is the ideal partner for us,” said Thaddaeus Mueller, Managing Partner of FES Partners. “His deep market expertise, consultative approach, and focus on senior leadership roles for international companies perfectly align with our mission to deliver top-level talent solutions across Asia. For clients and candidates alike, this means better access and faster results in Asia’s key markets.”
As a proud member of the Lense & Lumen global network of Executive Search firms, FES Partners is excited to bring Japan into the network’s coverage, strengthening its ability to connect businesses with top-tier leadership talent and offer senior executives more career pathways across Asia.
Jonathan will be joined by Charisma Dacua, an experienced researcher, further enhancing the team’s ability to deliver high-quality search execution in Japan.