Jonathan Cant

Background

About Jonathan Cant

I help international companies in Japan hire the senior leaders they need to succeed, including Country Managers, Finance Directors, and Marketing Heads. Japan is one of the most challenging markets for senior hiring. Leaders here need cultural fluency, commercial insight, and the ability to be a bridge between headquarters and Japan teams without losing sight of either. With 20 years of international experience, I have lived and worked in Japan since 2004. I focus on retained and exclusive executive searches across Japan and APAC, giving clients the clarity and depth to make long-term decisions with confidence. Recent successful searches: • Country Manager for a European alcoholic beverage brand • Finance Director for a global FMCG company • Managing Director for a European SaaS company According to the clients I work with, they value my Japan experience and market knowledge. They also value my network across bilingual and local talent, and my commitment to quality over volume. I keep my search portfolio small to deliver results that last. A consistent top biller, I focus on long-term matches that create real impact in the Japanese market, bridging the needs of APAC and global leadership with the realities of doing business locally. Learn more: japan.focuscoregroup.com