Hi, I'm Stuart Gibson - Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at Woven by Toyota
I thrive on building exceptional teams in dynamic, international environments, especially within Japan's evolving tech and mobility landscape. My passion lies in connecting top-tier talent with groundbreaking opportunities, leveraging my bilingual skills and deep market knowledge.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led recruitment across APAC for global companies like Google and Woven by Toyota.
Currently drives talent acquisition for Woven by Toyota in Japan's mobility sector.
Can help build and scale international recruitment functions with bilingual expertise.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundation
Began with retail management and account executive roles, developing foundational business and client service skills.
✦ Retail Management
✦ Account Management
Specialized Recruitment Expertise
Transitioned into recruitment, focusing on resource management and client services within the staffing industry.
✦ Resource Management
✦ Client Services
Global Talent Acquisition Leadership
Currently leading talent acquisition for Woven by Toyota in Japan, leveraging extensive experience in APAC and tech recruitment.
✦ Talent Acquisition
✦ Team Leadership
✦ Technology Recruitment
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Talent Navigator
Bridging borders with bilingual recruitment expertise
✦ Recruited across APAC, primarily Japan, also including Korea, SEA, ANZ and India.
✦ Managed diverse client groups from Sales to Tech.
✦ 18+ years of experience in the Japanese market.
Strategic Talent Acquisition Architect
Designing and implementing effective recruitment strategies
✦ Developed talent acquisition frameworks for various functions.
✦ Managed recruitment teams and vendor relationships.
✦ Built successful hiring pipelines for technology roles.
Cross-Cultural Recruitment Specialist
Connecting global companies with local expertise
✦ Fluent in both Japanese and English.
✦ Navigated complex hiring landscapes in Japan.
✦ Placed candidates in roles from Sales to Engineering.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with industry leaders to explore innovative talent strategies.
✦ Discovering new communities focused on future of mobility and tech.
✦ Finding opportunities to mentor emerging talent acquisition professionals.
I can help with
✦ Offer insights into building high-performing recruiting teams in Japan and APAC.
✦ Share best practices for bilingual talent acquisition and cross-cultural hiring.
✦ Provide guidance on navigating complex local recruitment landscapes for global companies.
I would love your help on
✦ Connections with leaders in the autonomous driving and future mobility sectors.
✦ Advice on scaling talent acquisition for hyper-growth technology companies.