NEW YORK (December 3, 2024) – Leading talent advisory firm DHR Global announces that Robert (Bob) Kobayashi has joined the firm as Managing Partner in the New York office. As a key member of the Financial Services, Technology, and Industrial Practice Groups, Kobayashi will provide strategic guidance to clients seeking top-tier executive talent in these dynamic sectors.
With more than 22 years of executive search experience and over 25 years in corporate and investment banking, including senior leadership roles, Kobayashi is an accomplished talent advisor on a multinational scale. He has a proven track record of success in placing executives in the financial services, technology, and industrial sectors with a focus on global and cross-border clients, particularly multinational U.S., European, and Asian companies. Kobayashi’s insights and extensive network allow him to navigate complex talent landscapes and deliver focused solutions that align with clients’ objectives.
“I’m honored to be part of DHR Global and look forward to forging strong relationships with our clients and the dedicated DHR team,” Kobayashi said. “Together, we’ll create meaningful solutions that propel organizations forward.”
Before his career in executive search, Kobayashi 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.
Kobayashi 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.