Experience

SHAHANI ASSOCIATES LTD.

• Japan
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Founder/Head of the Consulting Division

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Leading the development and delivery of all key initiatives across the entire organization. Here to ensure we successfully transform from good to GREAT. - Organizational Design & Strategy- Marketing and Branding - Internal Talent Acquisition & Development- Group Technology and Processes - New Business Venture (CEO support)

• Founder & Head of the Consulting and Technology Division / Internal Operations Lead

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2022

  My current mission is to:1) Grow and Scale the Consulting & the Technology Division.2) Hire/Develop new and current members of the firm and turn them into effective business leaders3) Help transform SHAHANI into a more modern, smart, and scale-able business4) Find new revenue streams through new market entries and exploring new business ventures 5) Develop and lead company-wide branding strategiesSHAHANI is a premium talent advisory firm focused on connecting top-level professionals to tier-one companies. We have been successfully servicing the Japan market since 2005 and have supported hundreds of candidates land attractive opportunities in industries such as Financial Services, Consulting, Tech and Healthcare.www.shahani-associates.com Show less



Meltwater

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director, Head of Japan Sales

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2017

  -Built and headed Meltwater’s sales division in Japan-Recruited and trained a successful sales team of 12+-More than doubled YOY revenue (2015 vs 2016) through improved sales methodology and strategy-Averaged over 150% of yearly sales targets-Added 250+ new clients over 2 years-Developed multiple managers and a successor-Designed and implemented new recruitment initiatives, hired and managed first ever Talent Acquisition Manager in Japan-Lead and executed on media/branding strategies-Acted as Meltwater Japan’s spokesperson Show less

• Managing Director (Singapore)

  • Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  Headed Meltwater’s Singapore and SEA sales division as the interim MD. During this time, my mission was to build a culture, drive up sales standards, and mentor my successor.

• Client Strategy Director

  • May 2013 - Oct 2014

  As a member of a strategic global team working exclusively with existing clients, my focus is to maximise growth by providing full-scale Saas solutions to assist clients achieve their business objectives.Consulting key accounts such as GE Healthcare, NTT, Hyundai, Hitachi, and Lexus, I make sure clients are fully leveraging current solutions while constantly proposing new ideas which add value to their strategies.At the same time, my focus is also on converting single solution accounts into enterprise-level accounts by closely coordinating with the regional Enterprise Director. This includes conducting new business pitches to other departments (including brands), group companies, and regional markets within APAC with the aim to make our solutions a standard in their company.Lastly, as part of the management team in Tokyo, I assist in certain aspects of the business including talent acquisition, development of sales consultants, and networking.Some key achievements:-conducted "Successful Social Media for Businesses" workshop for 50+ Bosch Japan management-first member of the Million Dollar club from Japan-successfully developed sales consultants into leadership roles Show less

• Sales Manager

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2013

  Meltwater Group (http://www.meltwater.com/) is a privately held Norwegian software company committed to disrupting the status quo through new technologies. We are the global leader in online media intelligence, and work with over 20,000 clients globally. We deliver business solutions based on search engine technology, online media management and social media monitoring.Currently part of the management team with focus on expanding business in Japan and the APAC region. In charge of new business development, management and training of consultants, recruitment, and networking. Show less

• Sales Consultant

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2011



SHAHANI ASSOCIATES LTD.

• Japan
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consumer Industry Consultant

  • Aug 2008 - Mar 2009

  Assisted in setup of the B2C Desk as a new department of the business. Focused on creating a wide network with domestic and foreign companies in Japan. Assisted in setup of the B2C Desk as a new department of the business. Focused on creating a wide network with domestic and foreign companies in Japan.



Peninsula Racquet Club

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tennis coach

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2008

  Coached beginner to advanced level tennis. Coached beginner to advanced level tennis.