Leverage

Leverage is an executive search firm based in Tokyo, Japan. It recruits bilingual executives for companies that are starting up, expanding, planning succession or restructuring.

Products and services

• Executive search: recruitment of bilingual executives, including regional APAC, CEO and country manager roles.
• Talent assessment: testing, 360-degree feedback, employee surveys and skill simulation, with scoring and reporting.
• HR advisory: market-entry HR strategy and advice on people matters in Japan.
• Replacing underperformers: recruiting better talent for offices whose performance has declined.
• Restructuring support: downsizing, due diligence, integrations, turnarounds and cost improvement programmes.

Who it works with

Mainly foreign-owned companies operating in Japan, and Japanese multinationals recruiting for affiliates in the US, Europe and Asia. Its industries include banking, private equity and venture capital, hedge funds, automotive, chemicals, electronics, construction and law and patent firms.

Key facts

• Based in: Tokyo, Japan.
• Ownership: privately held, with equity partners managing the firm day to day.