About Makana Partners
Transforming executive search in Japan — specializing in mid-to-senior leadership placements with the care of a boutique and the reach of a global firm.
Who Are We?
Executive search, reimagined for Japan
Executive Search in Japan: Specializing in mid-senior level roles, we offer both contingent and retained search services. Our strategic approach, combined with extensive market intelligence and advanced technology, ensures we find the perfect match for your organization’s needs.
Career Guidance for Talent: We understand the significance of your career decisions. Our advisory services span across various industries, helping you make well-informed choices for both short- and long-term career goals—considering your passions and life aspirations.
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Why Choose Makana Partners?
The boutique advantage
Expert Consultants
Our consultants bring more than 100 years of combined search experience, and have closed some of the most challenging searches, even those open for over a year.
Unparalleled Reach
A boutique firm with extensive networks, robust research capabilities, and minimal off-limit clients—giving us access others simply don’t have.
Commitment to Quality
We deliver lightning-fast searches without ever compromising on the calibre of the candidates we introduce.
Our Name
Makana /mah-kah-nah/ is Hawaiian for “gift”
At Makana Partners, “Makana” isn’t just our name; it’s our guiding belief.
We view every client, every candidate and every opportunity as a gift, and respond with deep care, integrity and purpose in everything we do. That is what our tagline means: where every connection is a gift.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Yan Sen is very customer-focused and moderates the interests of candidates and clients very well.
He’s supportive, responsive and open-minded — one of the best agents I want a long-term relationship with.
I recently partnered with Yan Sen and found him to be authentic, professional and a true partner in navigating the challenging HR talent pool.
BSI are extremely satisfied with the candidate we hired via Yan Sen.
Experience the Gift of Opportunity
Let's connect talent and opportunity
to shape a successful future.
Reach out today for a discovery call and discover how the exceptional candidates we introduce can add significant value to your organization.
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