“David is my number-one recruiter in Japan.

He has introduced over 50% of the core team for Canva Japan and consistently brings us high-caliber, mission-fit talent.
He understands the nuances of hiring in Japan, communicates transparently, and moves with pace without sacrificing quality.

I recommend him to any leadership team looking to build and scale in the Japan market.”

— Kagan Sen | Global Head of Growth @ Canva

"David at KurotoPartner has been our trusted, exclusive recruitment partner for AI hiring at MindBank. He helped us craft the job description from scratch, coached our team on an effective interview process, and delivered an excellent hire within a month.

He’s responsive, strategic, and truly aligned with our goals."

— Yuichi Okawa | Chief Revenue Officer @ MindBank

"David has been incredible to work with. He’s deeply dedicated and has a real knack for pursuing the right candidates with confidence, making sure they come to us at just the right time. On top of that, he manages expectations smoothly, which makes the whole process so much easier.

His track record with our team speaks for itself — consistently strong and impactful."

— Atsushi Takahashi | Japan Country Manager @ Canva

"I've been working with David for a decade as a client. He is one of the best recruiters in Japan who knows the clients' requirements well and delivers on his promises.

David is the recruiter who I go to first when I have difficult positions, since he has excellent relationships with his candidates, and this is a key aspect I look for in my recruitment partners in Japan, as each candidate is precious.

I truly appreciate what David has done for us to scale our business with excellent talents!"