
Case Studies
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Coaching for Leadership at Novo Nordisk
Focus: Leadership development, people management, and purpose-aligned performance Coaching Format: 1-on-1 executive coaching, remote sessions, ongoing engagement over a year The Challenge Leaders at Novo Nordisk were navigating a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment with complex stakeholder demands and growing teams. While technically strong, many managers sought to: They weren’t looking for a “methodology.” They were looking…
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Delivering a Smooth HR Manager Search Process for Starkey Japan
Introduction Starkey, a leading global hearing aid manufacture, faced a significant challenge in searching an HR Manager for its Japan operations. The role, based in Shin-Yokohama, Kanagawa, presented multiple hurdles. Problems Approach To address Starkey’s challenges, FocusCore developed a strategic and highly targeted search plan. Result Within eight weeks of implementing our strategy, we successfully…
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Delivering a smooth Head of Finance Search Process for Mondelez Japan
Introduction: Mondelez, a renowned and successful NASDAQ-listed company in the FMCG industry, with successful operations in Japan. Problem: Mondelez had a sudden and unexpected need for a Head of Finance and came to FocusCore looking for support. The pressures of time meant that they needed someone quickly, with good English, finance business partnering experience and…
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Facilitating a Seamless Marketing Director Hire for Brown-Forman Japan
Introduction: Brown-Forman, a distinguished NYSE-listed company in the beverage sector, has a well-established presence in Japan. Facing business transformation, they approached FocusCore for support in recruiting a Marketing Director to drive their evolving strategy in the market. Problem: Amid ongoing changes to their distribution model and a revamp of their leadership team, Brown-Forman needed a…
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Ziemann Holvrieka’s Japanese Market Entry with FocusCore
Introduction Ziemann Holvrieka is a global market leader in designing and manufacturing advanced stainless steel tanks and process technology for the brewing, beverage, and liquid food industries. Renowned for its innovation, their state-of-the-art equipment and services cater to diverse global clients, making them a trusted partner for many leading industry brands. The company had been…
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Streamlining Management Search Process for Veolia Japan
Introduction Veolia, a renowned global utilities company in the utilities industry, has extensive operations all over Japan. Like many organizations, Veolia faced challenges in hiring talent, which had a direct impact on their operations and growth. To address this issue, the company sought the assistance of FocusCore Group. Problem Veolia faced an ongoing challenge in…







