About North.
North is a Tokyo-based specialist recruitment firm advising organizations on appointments that are critical to business performance, continuity, and governance. We support Japanese and international companies operating in Japan where hiring decisions demand judgment, discretion, and long-term alignment.
The firm was established to address a gap in how important hiring decisions were being executed. North combines disciplined search execution, current market understanding, and a long-term partnership approach.
Each engagement is defined by clear scope, realistic expectations, and accountability throughout the process. At North, recruitment is treated as a strategic business decision, with the objective of supporting appointments that withstand scrutiny over time.
Our Approach
North operates through clearly defined search mandates and senior-level involvement from the outset.
Engagements begin with precise role definition and contextual understanding, followed by targeted market engagement and structured assessment. Clients receive measured guidance grounded in current market conditions and practical hiring realities.
Continuity, confidentiality, and disciplined execution are maintained at every stage of the engagement.
Luigi Cirillo
Founder & Representative Director
Luigi brings extensive experience in recruitment in Japan, advising organizations on senior and business-critical appointments across commercial, operational, and corporate functions.
He has worked closely with Japanese and international management teams across a range of industries, supporting hiring decisions in complex organizational and market environments. His work is defined by sound judgment, pragmatic market understanding, and a disciplined approach to execution.
Clients engage directly with the founder throughout the process, ensuring consistency, discretion, and senior-level accountability.