Richard Fukuda

Richard Fukuda is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition across various companies. Currently serving as a Senior HR Partner and Principal Recruiter at Smartsheet since June 2022, Richard was instrumental in establishing Smartsheet's operations in Japan, focusing on recruiting core team members and overseeing recruitment across multiple functions. Prior to this, Richard held roles at DocuSign as a Senior Recruiter for the APJ region, where a transition to direct recruitment was successfully implemented. Richard's earlier experiences include talent acquisition management at NCR Japan Ltd. and recruitment consulting at Mynavi Corporation and JAC Recruitment, showcasing a strong track record in end-to-end recruitment and effective talent sourcing strategies. Richard holds a BA in Business Economics from California State University, Long Beach.