Build your Japan leadership team — with someone who's actually built one.
YourContext is a founder-led executive search boutique for global tech companies scaling in Japan. We find the HR, GTM, and Country leaders who will define your next stage — from your first Japan hire to your first 100.
Why YourContext?
Search rooted in strategy, not keywords. We don't just fill vacancies; we solve business problems. We start by deeply understanding your strategic context—whether it's market entry, turnaround, or scaling—to identify leaders who can deliver immediate ROI.
Business Context First
Unlocking the hidden talent market. Top-tier executives are rarely looking for work. Leveraging a high-trust private network, we engage passive candidates who are invisible to standard channels, offering you access to the top 1% of the market.
Access to the "Invisible"
Precision over Volume
Curated precision, engineered for fit. We value your time. Instead of a flood of resumes, we present a calibrated shortlist of fully vetted leaders. We assess not just capability, but cultural nuance and leadership style to ensure long-term retention.
Our Services
Japan Go-to-Market Leaders
The leaders who turn a Japan entity into a Japan business. Country Managers, Heads of Sales, Heads of Marketing, Heads of Operations, and first-in-market General Managers.
Every one of these hires passed across our desk at TikTok. We know what the role actually demands — not what the job description says it demands.
People & Organization Leaders
The function we know best. CHROs, Heads of HR, HRBP Leads, Talent Acquisition Heads, and L&D Leaders for companies scaling in Japan.
We are HR operators finding HR operators. We know the job because we've done the job.
Meet Your Strategic Partner
SAESOON YANG (Founder & Lead Consultant)
Former EVP of HR & Regional HR Lead at TikTok(ByteDance) with a proven track record of scaling organizations.
"Executive search is not just about filling a vacancy; it’s about finding the missing context."
I founded YourContext to bridge the gap between "External Recruitment" and "Internal HR Strategy." Having served as an EVP of People & Organization at a Deep Tech startup and a Regional HR Lead at a global giant, I understand that a resume match does not equal a business fit. I personally oversee every mandate, ensuring that the candidate aligns not just with the job description, but with your company's growth stage and cultural nuances.
Key Credentials
Global Tech & Startup HR Leadership: Former Regional HRBP Lead at TikTok (Northeast Asia) and EVP at Telexistence (AI/Robotics). Directly managed hyper-growth phases, successfully driving massive organizational scaling and infrastructure setup.
Top-Tier Recruitment Expertise: Achieved Rank #1 Consultant (out of 600+) at JAC Recruitment (Japan’s leading listed recruitment agency). Maintained a 0% turnover rate (within the first year of employment) consecutively over 5 years, proving an obsession with "Quality & Fit".
Executive & C-Level Specialist: Successfully placed APAC General Managers, Country Representatives, and C-Suite leaders across Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, building leadership teams from the ground up.
Trilingual Bridge: Native-level proficiency in Korean and Japanese, with professional English. Seamlessly bridging the gap between Global HQs and local Asian markets.
Connect with YourContext
Whether you are planning a market entry or seeking a transformational leader, we are ready to listen. Reach out for a confidential consultation.
Direct Contact: saesoon@yourcontext.co.jp