
Profile
After graduating Osaka Prefecture University in 2014, Yamakawa joined Human Touch Co. Ltd., an employment agency specializing in introducing engineers and tech experts to clients in various fields. Yamakawa worked closely with clients in the field of construction and housing. He soon became manager of the housing field and took part in the start up of the executive search group at Human Touch. In this new field, Yamakawa was responsible for dealing with clients such as real estate funds, real estate developers, start up companies, fund management companies, and renewable energy firms. He has successfully placed management and technical professional roles and has also been successful in covering HR needs for new business developments and projects. With the decline in work population, many industries are to face challenges in securing the best talent. In this world of advanced technology and fundamental changes, Yamakawa would like to dedicate his knowledge and experience in supporting companies through human resource,executive search consulting. He joined Genius in Feb 2021 to fulfil his goals.
Fields of Expertise
Core member of the Construction and Real Estate Division, with over 10 years of experience in the sector.
Engages in a wide range of executive search and organizational support initiatives, including:
1.Task force hiring to secure new revenue streams and strengthen business portfolios in response to technological advancements and evolving market needs.
2.Formation of management and leadership teams to address industry challenges such as succession planning and labor shortages, and to support companies entering a “second founding” phase.
3.Executive recruitment for high-growth companies seeking to innovate, expand into new markets, and tackle social and industry-wide challenges.
Provides comprehensive coverage of positions across the construction and real estate industries:
・Executive roles: CEO, CxO-level leaders, management board formation for business succession or second founding phases
・Cross-industry functions: Corporate Planning, Business Development, M&A, Legal, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources
・Real Estate specialties: Land Acquisition, Real Estate Development, Acquisitions, Asset Management (AM), Property Management (PM)
・Construction specialties: Design, Construction Management, and Project Management