Indeed Japan Appoints Ken Asano as New General Manager
Portfolio - People | Feb 21, 2025 | Aim Group
Indeed Japan has announced the appointment of Ken Asano as its new general manager, effective April 1st. This follows Recruit Holdings' decision to restructure its HR division by splitting it into two subsidiaries, Indeed Recruit Partners, Inc. and Indeed Technologies, Inc., under the HR Technology SBU, which includes both Indeed.com and Glassdoor.com. Asano's previous experience includes management roles in both the HR and real estate sectors within Recruit Group, having joined the company in 1992. He will be stepping in following Hiroyuki Oyagi, who will transition to vice president of Indeed Japan. The move aims to consolidate and strengthen HR tech solutions in Japan's competitive job market, building on systems like Indeed Plus. Indeed CEO Chris Hyams expressed confidence in Asano’s ability to bridge HR matching services and technology to facilitate hiring processes across Japan.
Sectors
- Human Resources Technology
- Corporate Restructuring
Geography
- Japan – The article discusses changes within Indeed Japan and Recruit Holdings, companies significantly operating and influencing the HR sector in Japan.
Industry
- Human Resources Technology – The article focuses on Indeed Japan's appointment and structural changes within Recruit Holdings, emphasizing the HR tech segment that involves job sites and hiring solutions.
- Corporate Restructuring – Recruit Holdings is undergoing a reorganization of its HR division, splitting it into new entities, which is a form of corporate restructuring.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Asano | General Manager | Person | Appointed as the new general manager for Indeed Japan, responsible for overseeing the integration of HR technology services. |
| Indeed Japan Inc. | Target company | Company | The HR tech company undergoing leadership change and structural integration under Recruit Holdings. |
| Recruit Holdings | Selling Company | Company | Parent company restructuring its HR division to enhance its technology and solutions in hiring. |
| Hiroyuki Oyagi | Former General Manager | Person | Outgoing general manager of Indeed Japan, transitioning to Vice President. |
| Chris Hyams | CEO | Person | CEO of Indeed, commented positively on Ken Asano’s ability to connect HR matching with technology. |