Yuhiko Yasunaga became a Principal in Penrhyn International in 2004 when he joined Shimamoto Partners, Penrhyn International’s member in Japan. Yuhiko’s practice includes both Japanese and international clients. Much of his search activity reflects his 21 year career in the financial services sector.

Yuhiko’s career with Sanwa Bank started in 1979, and he rose to become General Manager of the Sakaemachi Branch. During his time with Sanwa Yuhiko was seconded for a period to a senior position with East Japan Railway Company. After leaving Sanwa he had a short period as CFO of MOBIT, before joining Russell Reynold Associates as Executive Director. He moved to Shimamoto Partners as a Partner in 2004.

Yuhiko is a graduate of Keio University and also has a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge. He speaks fluent English. He has been a board director of a media service company, and is currently non-executive auditor of Tokyo Shoji Company Limited.


Representative Assignments:

• Managing Director, Sales; a major US Consumer Finance Company

• Chief Operating Officer; Industrial Revitalization Corporation of Japan

• Executive Vice President; Finance Subsidiary of leading Automobile Company

• Chief Executive Officer; Portfolio Company of Private Equity Fund

• Chief Financial Officer; Portfolio Company of Private Equity Fund

• Chief Operating Officer; Asian Holding Company of Japanese Logistics Company

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