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Milind Gudade

Co-Founder

Tokyo, Japan23 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 100 successful placements in Japan's competitive market.
  • Achieved 30% faster hiring times than industry average.
  • 20 years of experience bridging technical and cultural hiring gaps.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in recruitment and talent management for the automotive and technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchTalent ManagementBusiness DevelopmentEngineering

Other Skills

Technical RecruitingMarket EntryHR AdvisoryClient Relationship ManagementComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Project ManagementCollaborationResearch and Development (R&D)Global Talent AcquisitionAutomotiveLean ManufacturingProduct DevelopmentManagementManufacturingProduct Design

About

**Driving Japan’s Talent Transformation** **President, 4M Career株式会社** Japan's talent shortage presents both a significant challenge and an opportunity for global businesses today. At 4M Career, we collaborate with firms in the IT, Automotive, Finance, and Renewable Energy sectors to build high-performance teams that foster innovation and market growth in Japan. 🌏 **What We Do** - **Executive Search & Technical Recruiting:** We specialise in bilingual (JP/EN) mid- to senior-level roles across engineering, data, and project leadership. - **Market Entry & HR Advisory:** We assist overseas startups and enterprises with local hiring, compliance, and onboarding strategies. - **Talent Mapping & Employer Branding:** We enhance visibility and credibility for new entrants in Japan's competitive labour market. 🚀 **Our Impact** - Over 100 placements in the IT, Automotive, and Finance sectors. - 30% faster time-to-fill compared to the industry average. - 90% client retention rate through long-term partnerships. - Helped multiple global firms reduce time-to-market by 25%. 🤝 **Who We Help** - Global companies expanding into Japan. - Japanese enterprises hiring international or bilingual professionals. - Startups seeking recruitment and HR infrastructure for entering the Japanese market. 💡 **Why Clients Choose 4M Career** We bridge the technical, cultural, and business aspects of hiring in Japan. With over 20 years of experience in both engineering and recruitment, coupled with strong bilingual communication skills (English & Japanese), we understand not just job titles but the business outcomes they drive. Let’s connect if you’re looking to build or expand your operations in Japan. I’d be happy to share how we've assisted global clients in accelerating their hiring processes while minimising risk and costs. 📩 milind@4m-corp.com 🌐 www.4mcareer.com 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/4m-career 🤝 Let’s build a success story together!

Experience

23 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
12 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
11 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

4m career

2 roles

President 4M Career

Promoted

May 2019Present · 7 yrs

  • President & Founder | Bilingual Executive Search • Market‑Entry Consulting
  • Placed 100+ IT, automotive, and finance leaders in Japan, driving robust annual revenue for clients.
  • Reduced average time‑to‑fill from 90 to 62 days through targeted talent‑mapping and proactive pipelining.
  • Secured repeat business with a 90% client retention rate, reflecting high satisfaction and retention.
  • Guiding multinational companies through seamless establishment and expansion in the Japanese market, accelerating their time-to-market by an average of 25%
Business DevelopmentTalent ManagementExecutive SearchTechnical RecruitingMarket EntryHR Advisory

President 4M Corporation

Oct 2014Aug 2019 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Specialized in recruiting for the IT, automotive & industrial sectors in Japan.
  • ・ Bilingual Recruitment
  • ・ Talent acquisition
  • ・ HR Consulting
  • ・ Market entry, start-up ventures
  • ・ Business Deals
  • ・ India<->Japan Market solution

Maxis, mitsubishi motors,toyota group, honda

Design Engineer

Jul 2002Sep 2014 · 12 yrs 2 mos · Japan · On-site

  • Automotive Industry | 10+ Years Experience in Global Product Development
  • Delivered over a decade of results in the automotive sector, leading end-to-end product development for global projects in partnership with overseas and local suppliers. Drove design innovation, ensured engineering excellence, and met strict project schedules for multiple vehicle systems.
  • Led design, development, and engineering changes for Lamp, Fuel Tank, and Exhaust systems, meeting global safety and performance standards.
  • Directed Wire Harness design, development, and layout, ensuring optimal electrical performance and manufacturability.
  • Managed 3D design and technical drawings within the Body R&D department for critical components, including Inside and Outside Door Handles, Sunroof Systems, and Door Locking Mechanisms, resulting in improved ergonomics, durability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated across cross-functional and international teams to resolve complex engineering challenges, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market.
EngineeringComputer-Aided Design (CAD)

Education

COEP Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Production Engineering

Jan 1996Jan 2000

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