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.
Our Journey
2016
The Early Days
We launched in Tokyo as HCCR - five people, a license on the wall, and big ambition. We worked across sectors, but the high-stakes searches - the ones that mattered most - kept pulling us into DeepTech: AI, Robotics, Mobility, and Infrastructure.
We didn’t chase DeepTech. It found us.
Offshore Research Hub - then, now, next
We launched a dedicated research centre in India to scale our DeepTech sourcing. As the market evolved, we pivoted toward cutting‑edge tech and proprietary tools - transitioning from a hub model to in‑house innovation that powers today’s MESHD advantage.
From India research hub to proprietary tech powerhouse - MESHD’s evolution fuels smarter, faster DeepTech hiring.
2018
2020
Change We Chose - and Some We Didn’t
Business was booming, the sky was blue… then COVID hit. Budgets froze. Talent vanished. We stayed close to clients, adapted fast, and kept delivering - even in trackpants. We learned. We endured. That mattered.
We learned a lot. And we didn’t fold. That mattered.
MESHD Is Born
Some questioned the move. Why walk away from a generalist model that was working “well enough”? But “well enough” was never the goal. You don’t win championships by playing it safe - and we weren’t here to stay mid-table.
We built for what the market actually needed… even if it didn’t know it yet. RPO+ was designed to meet growing demand for scale - and to do it better than anyone else.
We saw what others were doing. Then we raised the bar. And we keep raising it.
2022
2023
US Expansion
In 2023, MESHD expanded into the U.S. to support our Japanese clients’ global ambitions while deepening partnerships with North American tech and investment leaders.
The result: Japanese innovators entering the U.S. felt supported as if MESHD were next door, and North American partners gained a cross-border DeepTech recruitment ally - seamlessly aligning our global DNA to regional impact.
Bridging East and West: DeepTech recruitment made local, global.
Building for the Next Era
We launched Executive OnDemand and Executive Access - designed for faster, sharper leadership engagement. Because in high-stakes hiring, timing beats everything.
Chasing unicorns is hard. Knowing where they graze - and getting there first - is how you win.
We built a model that moves with speed, strategy, and foresight.
2025
Now
Now, and Next
We never set out to be average - or build a firm so bloated you only meet your teammates once a year while pretending to remember names and liking the wine.
From day one, it’s been about impact over headcount. Real partnerships. Tough hires. Zero fluff.
We haven’t scaled the mountain - but we’ve got the map, the gear, and a crew that knows how to climb.
Our Journey
2016
The Early Days
We launched in Tokyo as HCCR - five people, a license on the wall, and big ambition. We worked across sectors, but the high-stakes searches - the ones that mattered most - kept pulling us into DeepTech: AI, Robotics, Mobility, and Infrastructure.
We didn’t chase DeepTech. It found us.
Offshore Research Hub - then, now, next
We launched a dedicated research centre in India to scale our DeepTech sourcing. As the market evolved, we pivoted toward cutting‑edge tech and proprietary tools - transitioning from a hub model to in‑house innovation that powers today’s MESHD advantage.
From India research hub to proprietary tech powerhouse - MESHD’s evolution fuels smarter, faster DeepTech hiring.
2018
2020
Change We Chose - and Some We Didn’t
Business was booming, the sky was blue… then COVID hit. Budgets froze. Talent vanished. We stayed close to clients, adapted fast, and kept delivering - even in trackpants. We learned. We endured. That mattered.
We learned a lot. And we didn’t fold. That mattered.
MESHD Is Born
Some questioned the move. Why walk away from a generalist model that was working “well enough”? But “well enough” was never the goal. You don’t win championships by playing it safe - and we weren’t here to stay mid-table.
We built for what the market actually needed… even if it didn’t know it yet. RPO+ was designed to meet growing demand for scale - and to do it better than anyone else.
We saw what others were doing. Then we raised the bar. And we keep raising it.
2022
2023
US Expansion
In 2023, MESHD expanded into the U.S. to support our Japanese clients’ global ambitions while deepening partnerships with North American tech and investment leaders.
The result: Japanese innovators entering the U.S. felt supported as if MESHD were next door, and North American partners gained a cross-border DeepTech recruitment ally - seamlessly aligning our global DNA to regional impact.
Bridging East and West: DeepTech recruitment made local, global.
Building for the Next Era
We launched Executive OnDemand and Executive Access - designed for faster, sharper leadership engagement. Because in high-stakes hiring, timing beats everything.
Chasing unicorns is hard. Knowing where they graze - and getting there first - is how you win.
We built a model that moves with speed, strategy, and foresight.
2025
Now
Now, and Next
We never set out to be average - or build a firm so bloated you only meet your teammates once a year while pretending to remember names and liking the wine.
From day one, it’s been about impact over headcount. Real partnerships. Tough hires. Zero fluff.
We haven’t scaled the mountain - but we’ve got the map, the gear, and a crew that knows how to climb.
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.
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
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.
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
Andre Aton
Senior Talent Solutions Partner
Andre Aton
Senior Talent Solutions Partner
Asahiko Andrews
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Asahiko Andrews
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Asahiko Andrews
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Casey Abel
Executive / Co-Founder
Casey Abel
Executive / Co-Founder
Casey Abel
Executive / Co-Founder
Charles Guildford
Director, Operations
Charles Guildford
Director, Operations
Charles Guildford
Director, Operations
Chelsea Lee
Talent Solutions Consultant
Chelsea Lee
Talent Solutions Consultant
Chelsea Lee
Talent Solutions Consultant
Chiaki Tomizawa
Talent Solutions Partner
Chiaki Tomizawa
Talent Solutions Partner
Chiaki Tomizawa
Talent Solutions Partner
David Gallagher
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
David Gallagher
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
David Gallagher
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Harold Petty
Talent Solutions Partner
Harold Petty
Talent Solutions Partner
Harold Petty
Talent Solutions Partner
Ishwar Phule
Data Manager
Ishwar Phule
Data Manager
Ishwar Phule
Data Manager
Jordan Jarjoura
Global Head, Talent Solutions
Jordan Jarjoura
Global Head, Talent Solutions
Jordan Jarjoura
Global Head, Talent Solutions
Joseph Smith
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Joseph Smith
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Joseph Smith
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Kazuma Watanabe
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Kazuma Watanabe
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Kazuma Watanabe
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Kohji Furuta
Director, Talent Solutions
Kohji Furuta
Director, Talent Solutions
Kohji Furuta
Director, Talent Solutions
Konomi Murase
Talent Solutions Consultant
Konomi Murase
Talent Solutions Consultant
Konomi Murase
Talent Solutions Consultant
Kyoko Yagi
Office Manager
Kyoko Yagi
Office Manager
Kyoko Yagi
Office Manager
Marietchelle Yap
Senior Talent Solutions Partner
Marietchelle Yap
Senior Talent Solutions Partner
Marietchelle Yap
Senior Talent Solutions Partner
Masaki Watanabe
Talent Solutions Consultant
Masaki Watanabe
Talent Solutions Consultant
Masaki Watanabe
Talent Solutions Consultant
Masumi Hamano
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Masumi Hamano
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Masumi Hamano
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Naoki Takahashi
Talent Solutions Consultant
Naoki Takahashi
Talent Solutions Consultant
Naoki Takahashi
Talent Solutions Consultant
Raimu Kato
Talent Solutions Partner
Raimu Kato
Talent Solutions Partner
Raimu Kato
Talent Solutions Partner
Reina Jimbo
Talent Solutions Consultant
Reina Jimbo
Talent Solutions Consultant
Reina Jimbo
Talent Solutions Consultant
Ryan Marshall
Director, Finance
Ryan Marshall
Director, Finance
Ryan Marshall
Director, Finance
Ryuichi Sugaya
Talent Solutions Consultant
Ryuichi Sugaya
Talent Solutions Consultant
Ryuichi Sugaya
Talent Solutions Consultant
Saki Ushio
Talent Solutions Consultant
Saki Ushio
Talent Solutions Consultant
Saki Ushio
Talent Solutions Consultant
Sam Caudwell
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Sam Caudwell
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Sam Caudwell
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Sean Travers
Representative Director / Co-Founder
Sean Travers
Representative Director / Co-Founder
Sean Travers
Representative Director / Co-Founder
Yuka Yoshino
Talent Solutions Consultant
Yuka Yoshino
Talent Solutions Consultant
Yuka Yoshino
Talent Solutions Consultant
Yuki Yamamoto
Senior Talent Solutions Consultant
Yuki Yamamoto
Senior 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