Hiro Azuma

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About Hiro Azuma

Hiro Azuma is a Director at ChapmanCG Japan, a global executive search firm specialising in senior HR leadership appointments for multinational organisations. ChapmanCG partners with CHROs, CEOs, and business leaders worldwide to identify and place transformative HR executives who can navigate complex global environments while balancing the unique cultural nuances of Japan. With over a decade of experience in executive search, Hiro has successfully sourced and placed senior professionals across multiple industries in Japan and throughout Asia Pacific. His expertise spans both contingent and retained search, and he has developed a reputation for building trusted, long-term partnerships with clients. Hiro works closely with boards, CEOs, and regional leadership teams to match organisations with HR leaders who drive business transformation, enable growth, and align people strategies with both commercial and cultural objectives. Drawing on his multicultural background—born in Japan, raised in the United States—he offers a unique perspective on bridging global business practices with Japanese corporate culture. Outside of work, Hiro enjoys trail running, reading, exercising, and spending time with his wife and three children. ha@chapmancg.com