Alexander Fujino

Alexander Fujino is the founder and Managing Director of Atikus Consulting K.K., a company he established in Japan.14 With over 15 years of experience in recruitment and executive search since 2006, Fujino has built Atikus into a firm specializing in mid-career, senior, and executive search.12

Atikus Consulting, under Fujino's leadership, employs a unique approach combining proactive headhunting and targeted search to find candidates with the right skill sets.1 The company focuses on helping market-leading companies in Japan, emphasizing professionalism, trust, and high-quality service.1

Fujino's management philosophy includes:

1. Giving employees ownership and encouraging early responsibility in managing assignments
2. Building lasting relationships with clients and candidates by respecting their decisions
3. Implementing detailed role analysis and candidate matching to maintain high closure rates

He has also integrated the use of Attuned, a tool for quantifying corporate culture and assessing candidate motivations, to improve hiring processes and reduce mis-hires.1

Atikus Consulting celebrated its 7th anniversary on February 4, 2024, with Fujino expressing the company's mission to become the top Targeted Search firm in Japan.3