Based in Tokyo, Jonathan brings over two decades of executive search experience in Japan and Asia, with a strong track record advising foreign-capitalized companies on building high-impact leadership teams.
After beginning his career in Taiwan, Jonathan moved to Tokyo in the early 2000s, becoming a partner at one of Japan’s oldest HR consulting firms. In 2007, he co-founded a Tokyo-based executive search firm, later expanding it into a global franchise with over 20 offices. Following a successful acquisition by a FTSE-listed company in 2013, he continued to drive growth and profitability after the integration phase.
Jonathan specializes in C-suite and Director-level searches for international companies across Japan and Asia. He has also led major Diversity & Inclusion and talent pipelining initiatives for some of the world’s largest organizations including Mastercard and GE. His expertise includes leadership development and psychometric assessments.
Originally from South Africa, Jonathan holds a postgraduate degree in Psychology from Rhodes University. In his free time he rides snowboards with his teenage children and competes in age group triathlons.