Robert Kobayashi

Managing Partner

Robert is a Managing Partner in DHR’s New York office and a key member of the firm’s Financial Services, Technology, and Industrial Practices. He has a demonstrated history of working in the human capital consulting industry, focusing on global and cross-border clients, particularly multinational U.S., European, and Asian companies.

Robert Kobayashi

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Experience

In addition to excelling in business development, Robert is highly skilled in executive search, consulting, cross-functional team leadership, and executive management. He’s built and maintained strong relationships with top-tier Japanese executives, nurturing lasting connections and synergies.

Throughout his career, Robert has provided leadership and extensive expertise in the financial services, technology, and industrial sectors, placing top executives within leading organizations. His global focus has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of international markets and cultural dynamics and form strong enduring partnerships.

Before his career in executive search, Robert worked at the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, where he managed the Corporate Banking Divisions in Tokyo and Chicago, the Human Resources Department in New York, and the European Credit Division in London.

Robert earned a Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Keio University in Tokyo.

Financial Services

DHR provides global executive search and recruitment services for banks of all sizes, asset and wealth management firms, capital markets, hedge funds, endowments and foundations, private equity and venture capital firms, insurance companies, broker-dealers, real estate firms, specialty finance companies and other diversified financial services organizations, including mortgage, financial technology and payment firms.
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Technology

Whether your company is driven by technology or gains a competitive advantage through its application, the decision to find new talent is paramount to your company’s growth and performance.
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Industrial

Our executive search and leadership development consultants worldwide identify and assess that talent at the highest levels to provide you with candidates who are ready to take on the challenges of the industrial market and help your company succeed.
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