Naoko Kagaya has over two decades of experience in recruitment and consulting, primarily with Pasona N A, Inc. since September 2000, where Naoko serves as an Executive Consultant. In this role, Naoko specializes in providing top-tier candidate services for mid to top-level managerial positions, encompassing confidential recruitment, negotiation, and advising client executive management on hiring strategies and market insights. Prior experience includes a supervisory role in Tokyo from 1998 to January 2000, focusing on marketing sales strategies for temporary staffing services and organizing international events. Naoko holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Meiji Gakuin University and has additional educational experience at New York University.