Daisuke Hara is the President & Managing Partner of Johzen K.K., where he works closely with organizations to solve complex talent challenges and build leadership teams that support long-term business growth. With more than a decade of executive experience in Japan’s recruitment industry, he has established a reputation as a trusted advisor to both multinational corporations and Japanese enterprises undergoing periods of transformation and expansion.
Throughout his career, Daisuke has worked beyond traditional executive search, partnering with business leaders on organizational strategy, HR system design, performance management, and talent development. His experience helping companies align people strategy with business objectives allows him to provide clients with practical, commercially focused hiring solutions that deliver lasting value.
Prior to founding Johzen, Daisuke spent ten years in senior leadership at a global recruitment firm, where he was responsible for business strategy, organizational management, sales leadership, and HR system reform. During this time, he also led digital transformation initiatives that improved operational efficiency, strengthened decision-making through data, and supported sustainable organizational growth.
At Johzen, Daisuke continues to advise clients across a broad range of industries, supporting executive hiring, organizational development, and workforce planning. His approach is built on developing long-term partnerships through transparency, market insight, and a genuine understanding of each client’s business objectives. He believes successful recruitment extends beyond filling positions—it is about helping organizations build the teams that will define their future.
A graduate of Doshisha University, Daisuke is fluent in Japanese, English, and Chinese, enabling him to support both domestic and international organizations navigating Japan’s increasingly global talent market.
