Daniel Hayama

Background

About Daniel Hayama

Daniel brings over 18 years of expertise in the recruitment industry, specializing in enterprise technology talent acquisition across diverse roles and business models. His career spans agency recruitment, in-house talent acquisition, and entrepreneurship as the founder of a successful Recruitment Process Outsourcing firm. This breadth of experience has honed his ability to navigate complex hiring landscapes and deliver strategic solutions tailored to organizational needs. Daniel began his career as an agency recruiter, where he developed a deep understanding of the technology sector and refined his skills in sourcing, engaging, and placing top-tier talent. Through this foundation, he built an extensive network of professionals and gained insight into the dynamic needs of enterprise IT companies, enabling him to match candidates with roles that aligned perfectly with their expertise and career aspirations. Transitioning to in-house recruiting, Daniel continued to excel by implementing end-to-end hiring strategies for one of the largest global IT companies. In this role, he managed the entire recruitment lifecycle—from identifying and sourcing candidates to conducting interviews, negotiating offers, and ensuring successful onboarding. His ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, including hiring managers and senior leadership, has made him a trusted advisor on workforce planning and talent strategy. As the co-founder and CEO of Lenski, a Tokyo-based RPO firm, Daniel leveraged his industry knowledge and entrepreneurial acumen to provide scalable and efficient recruitment solutions to businesses of all sizes. Under his leadership, Lenski Inc. built a reputation for delivering exceptional results by combining technology-driven processes with a human-centric approach to hiring. Now serving as a Lead Talent Acquisition Advisor at Dynatrace, Daniel continues to apply his expertise in in-house recruitment to identify and attract top talent for a cutting-edge technology company. His professional focus remains on creating value through innovative hiring strategies, fostering diverse and inclusive teams, and driving business success through the acquisition of world-class talent. A professional expert in in-house recruiting, Daniel’s career is marked by his commitment to excellence, adaptability to evolving market trends, and passion for connecting people with opportunities. Fluent in Japanese, Russian, and business-level English, he operates seamlessly across global markets, making him a valuable asset in today’s interconnected business world.