Nick Scheele
Managing Partner, Japan
Nick Scheele serves as Managing Partner, Tokyo, where he leads DHR Global’s operations in Japan. He brings more than 15 years of executive search expertise and over two decades of cultural and business experience in the Japanese market.
Nick Scheele
nscheele@dhrglobal.com +81 3 4563 7500Experience
Nick is recognized as a trusted advisor to multinational organizations and Japanese companies operating locally and globally. He specializes in human resources (HR) leadership and broader corporate functions, with a track record of placing senior executives across HR, finance, operations, general management, and board-level positions.
Before joining DHR, Nick was Practice Director of HR Search at a global consulting firm, where he established and expanded the firm’s HR search practice. He also served as Managing Director of Executive Search at the same firm, guiding clients across finance, technology, operations, human resources, and sales throughout Japan and Asia. Earlier in his career, he worked in executive search and recruitment firms across the Asia-Pacific region, beginning in the electronics sector before focusing on HR and corporate services.
Nick’s deep understanding of Japanese business culture, combined with a global perspective, enables him to identify leaders who can thrive in complex, multinational environments. He has strong relationships with both Japanese and international companies, making him a trusted partner in navigating evolving leadership and talent strategies.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.