Adept Group was founded in October 2004 by a select team of successful veteran executive search professionals. Driven by a passion to support high-growth and enterprise technology companies in developing their core teams in Japan and Asia, a uniquely customized, proactive approach was created to provide innovative placement solutions for people at mid to senior career levels and companies wishing to start-up and expand in Japan.
Our story
The members of the Adept team are all long-term Japan residents, highly culturally sensitive, and fully dedicated to developing robust, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. By consistently striving to provide excellent and comprehensive service, Adept is committed to the active and positive evolution of the executive search industry — built on a strong operational foundation of trust, integrity, and impeccable professionalism.
Helping people achieve their goals within outstanding organizations and helping outstanding organizations obtain the people they need to succeed — this is the mission that has guided Adept Group for over two decades.
Our mission
Every consultant is a permanent Japan resident with deep local market knowledge.
The only firm in Japan focused exclusively on emerging technology — SaaS, Cybersecurity, Robotics, NIKKEI IT.
Full regulatory compliance with Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour & Welfare.
All consultants operate fluently in Japanese and English — bridging the gap that derails most international hires.
Company timeline
2004
Founding
2005
MHLW licensed
2008
Sector expansion
2012
New practice launched
2016
500th placement
2020
Remote model
2024
20 years
2026
Digital platform launch
Licensing
Adept Group is licensed by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) to provide professional recruitment services. This license confirms that we meet the government’s rigorous standards for compliance, ethics, and operational excellence.
For more than 20 years, we have helped technology companies build exceptional teams across Japan. By combining deep sector expertise with full regulatory compliance, we provide clients and candidates with a recruitment partner they can trust.
Government of Japan · Recruitment Licence
Awaiting confirmation from legal team
Our values
These aren’t aspirational statements. They are the operating principles that have shaped every search,
every relationship, and every placement over the past two decades.
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We put people before transactions, building relationships that last.
02
We earn trust through honesty, transparency, and discretion.
03
We specialize exclusively in technology, bringing deep market knowledge to every search.
04
We honor our commitments, follow through on our promises, and always do the right thing.
Whether you’re hiring or looking — start with a conversation. No pressure, no commitment, just straight talk from people who know the Japan market.
