East West Consulting Osaka office has four consultants and one assistant. We are usually congenial, communicating with each other and sometimes going out for dinner or drinks after work.
Christopher Weikel
Senior Consultant / Manager
I cover various industries, including manufacturing, IT, professional services, and FMCG. For several years I was the Osaka Branch Manager in parallel with my executive recruitment duties. The Osaka office is inclusive and fun. We welcome and respect those of all ages, nationalities, LGBTQ+, etc., so you can be yourself here and fit in. And although we are highly professional and focused, the atmosphere behind the scenes in the office is relaxed and we joke around a lot. I think that our office culture is great and sets us apart from other recruiting companies.
I’m in charge of the healthcare sector (pharmaceuticals and biotechnology). In our Osaka office, we work with a strong sense of comradeship, freedom and enjoyment in a relaxed office environment. I joined EWC because I felt it would be a great chance for me to grow not just professionally but also personally and I have made many long-lasting friendships here. At EWC we have ownership of our individual businesses, a powerful database and high incentive rates. Being able to directly communicate with our company president on a personal level is also unique to EWC and something other companies cannot offer.
I am in charge of the manufacturing and entertainment (ToC) industries, both Japanese and foreign-affiliated. Our Osaka office is “Diversity”, “Freedom”, “Respect individual” environment. I can work independently and at my own pace, and everybody is nice. I joined the company for three reasons: first, for the attractive incentive scheme; second, for the diversity and the stimulation of a global perspective, as there are people from many different nationalities; and third, to work with executives and business elites, and to do something that will have an impact on society. I would like to do something that will have an impact on society in the fututre. Because of our long history, we have good relationships with various global companies and foreign companies. It’s an environment where everyone has a chance, regardless of nationality, gender or age.
I am an assistant and support you all. We have a very unique and diverse group of people.
I feel every day that the consultants are very focused and professional in their work.
Also, the way they deal with candidates is full of consideration and I don’t feel like they’re doing it for my own benefit or quota. I think this is possible because we have a free working style with individual discretion. I hope that as the number of people increases, the sense of unity and drinking that is typical of the Osaka office will increase.