OUR STORY
From generalist roots to DeepTech precision - driven by focus, built with grit, and sharpened by setbacks. No shortcuts. Just execution.
What’s in a Name?
MESHD reflects how we work with and through others.
In a fragmented hiring landscape, we connect strategy, talent, and transformation seamlessly and at speed.
It symbolizes connection, capability, and the conviction to build what’s next together.
Bring global best practices into Japan and APAC - blending sharp search, smart strategy, and talent that actually moves the needle.
Still learning. Still building. Still backing the ones shaping what’s next.
Built for Impact
Built Different. Built Together.
We’ve got titles - but they don’t define us.
No pecking order. No throne room. Just people in the trenches, doing the work
Some of us sprint. Others hold the line. A few run on caffeine and sheer will.
But everyone shows up - boots on, sleeves rolled, zero fear of the hard stuff.
We move fast. Think sharp. Set a high bar.
And when it counts, we show up for each other. Always.
This isn’t just work - it’s a team sport.
With real stakes. Real effort.
And a shared belief that the right people can build something that lasts.
Empowering Meaningful Connections for a More Innovative World
Recruitment hasn’t kept pace with innovation. Traditional models are slow, transactional, and focused on process - not impact.
At MESHD, we don’t just help you hire - we help you build.
In high-stakes, fast-moving sectors, talent strategy must be proactive, embedded, and aligned with real business outcomes.
Our mission is to connect breakthrough ideas with the leadership and specialist talent needed to scale them - across AI, Robotics, Advanced Mobility, and Smart Infrastructure.
We partner with HR leaders, founders, and investors who need to move fast without compromising on quality, alignment, or long-term capability.
MISSION
CORE VALUES
More than a business - we’re building a culture
High-performance, low-ego. Personal growth. Client wins. And zero box-ticking.
Integrity
We do what we say - even when it’s messy, inconvenient, or late on a Friday.
Impact
We move the needle (and occasionally flip the whole dashboard).
Kaizen
Every search teaches us something. We pay attention and get better.
Collaboration
No silos. No egos. Just sharp minds, shared goals, and the occasional heated debate over lunch.
Our Team
Andre Aton
Senior Talent Solutions Partner
Asahiko Andrews
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Charles Guildford
Director, Operations
Chelsea Lee
Talent Solutions Consultant
Chiaki Tomizawa
Talent Solutions Partner
David Gallagher
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Harold Petty
Talent Solutions Partner
Ishwar Phule
Data Manager
Jordan Jarjoura
Global Head, Talent Solutions
Joseph Smith
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Kazuma Watanabe
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Konomi Murase
Talent Solutions Consultant
Kyoko Yagi
Office Manager
Masaki Watanabe
Talent Solutions Consultant
Masumi Hamano
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Naoki Takahashi
Talent Solutions Consultant
Raimu Kato
Talent Solutions Partner
Reina Jimbo
Talent Solutions Consultant
Ryuichi Sugaya
Talent Solutions Consultant
Saki Ushio
Talent Solutions Consultant
Sean Travers
Representative Director / Co-Founder
Yuka Yoshino
Talent Solutions Consultant
Yuki Yamamoto
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Join the Team
Tired of going through the motions? So were we.
We’re building a team that solves real problems - and builds what matters.
If you’re sharp, driven, and a genuine team player, we want to hear from you.
No egos. No ivory towers. Just smart people, working hard, having a laugh, and backing each other to deliver.
Think you’d thrive here? Let’s talk. Worst case, we both learn something.
Where to find us?
Wherever you or your candidates are globally, we’re there.
Tokyo (HQ)
Tokyo, Japan (HQ) · Austin, USA · Hong Kong SAR · Pune, India