Oliver Müller
Head of the Japan Office, Tokyo
Oliver Müller studied Japanese Studies in Tübingen and Kyoto and has developed a deep understanding of Japan’s language, culture, society, and business environment over more than 20 years. What began as an academic interest has become a genuine bridge between two worlds: the German economy and the Japanese market.
Over the past ten years, he has focused professionally on building international relationships, most recently serving for three years as Team Lead in Executive Search at KEYPLAYER in Munich. There, indicating his expertise, he successfully supported the placement of leadership roles in industries such as automotive, mechanical and plant engineering, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction, as well as energy and renewables.
Today, Oliver lives in Yokohama, Japan. His mission is to provide German companies on the ground with real guidance culturally, strategically, and in filling their critical leadership positions. He supports German mid-sized companies and international groups in better understanding the Japanese market, identifying the right contacts, building trust, and recruiting leaders who can truly bridge both cultures.
With his intercultural background and many years of experience in Japan, he helps companies avoid misunderstandings, shorten decision-making paths, and implement projects successfully over the long term.
Oliver Müller is fluent in German, English, and Japanese.
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Erfahrung
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Studied Japanese Studies in Tübingen and Kyoto as the foundation for a long-term specialization in the Japanese market.
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For more than 15 years, he has built strong expertise in Japan and its market at the intersection of culture and business.
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Several years of responsibility for building and managing international business and candidate relationships.
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Leadership role as Team Lead Executive Search at KEYPLAYER with responsibility for international mandates.
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Supported placements and consulting mandates for mid-sized companies, corporations, and international groups.
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Sustainable development and establishment of the KEYPLAYER presence in the Japanese market.
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Oliver Müller
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Beratung bei der Besetzung und Etablierung von Führungsteams im deutsch-japanischen Kontext
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Begleitung von Markteintritts-, Wachstums- und Transformationsphasen in Japan
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Cross-Border Leadership, Governance & kulturelle Integration
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Sparring für Gesellschafter, Beiräte und Geschäftsführungen
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Zugang zu relevanten Entscheidern, Kandidaten und Netzwerken in Japan
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Empfehlungssichere Auswahl und Platzierung von Schlüsselpersonen