Yan Sen Lu (呂欣辰)

Yan Sen Lu (呂欣辰) is the Managing Director of Horton International Japan, a prominent executive search firm.1 With a diverse background and extensive experience in talent acquisition, Yan Sen specializes in senior HR searches across various industries and functions.1

Professional Background

Yan Sen's career in executive search includes:

• Founding Makana Partners, an executive search firm in Japan12
• Working for Hays, one of the world's largest recruiting firms1
• Specializing in senior HR search at ChapmanCG1

Areas of Expertise

At Horton International, Yan Sen focuses on recruiting for high-level positions such as:

• CEO and Country Manager roles across all industries
• CHRO and various HR functions
• CFO and financial leadership positions
• CIO, CTO, and IT leadership roles
• COO, CMO, and Sales/Marketing Directors in healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and IT industries1

Personal Background

• Born in Shanghai and raised in Toronto
• Has been living in Tokyo for over 12 years
• Graduated from McMaster University in Canada with a BSc in psychology and a minor in business1

Language Skills

Yan Sen is multilingual, speaking:

• Fluent English and Japanese
• Conversational Mandarin, Cantonese, and Shanghainese1

Additional Roles

Besides his primary role at Horton International Japan, Yan Sen:

• Serves as a Partner for Horton International in Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam34
• Works as an MC at charity events34

Yan Sen Lu is passionate about people, culture, and innovation, which aligns well with his career in executive search and talent acquisition.1