Hidetoshi Tanimoto (Toshi)

Representative Director & Principal Consultant, Japan

Toshi brings over 30 years of multicultural leadership to his role as Representative Director of CityExec Japan. Having served in senior executive positions at organizations like Toshiba, QVC, and Hotel Chocolat, his career spans the USA, Mexico, India, and Japan. This direct C-suite experience as a President, CFO, and COO allows him to act as a peer-level advisor, uniquely positioning him to secure transformational talent that bridges the gap between global headquarters and Japanese subsidiaries.

A graduate of Waseda University (Law) and a U.S. CPA, Toshi is trilingual in Japanese, English, and Spanish. He personally leads every engagement, leveraging his deep legal and financial acumen to support international brands with market entry, cross-border strategic hires, and leadership transitions. His proven track record includes successfully restructuring global retail firms and building foundational teams that ensure cultural alignment and sustainable growth in the Japanese market.

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