Consultant from "AndPro," a Specialized Recruitment Agent, Wins MVP in the Manufacturer Division at "JAPAN HEADHUNTER AWARDS 2026"!

We are pleased to announce that a consultant from "AndPro," a specialized recruitment agent for industries including manufacturing, IT, construction, and pharmaceuticals, operated by Quick Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ichiro Kawaguchi), has received the "Manufacturer Division MVP" at the "JAPAN HEADHUNTER AWARDS 2026" hosted by BizReach, Inc. This marks the third consecutive year and the sixth time overall that a Quick consultant has received this award, following the "Medical Division MVP" in 2024 and the "Manufacturer Division MVP" in 2025. ■ Award Details "JAPAN HEADHUNTER AWARDS 2026" Manufacturer Division MVP Awardee: Seiya Kono, AndPro Tokyo AM Team, Quick Co., Ltd. ■ About the "JAPAN HEADHUNTER AWARDS" The "JAPAN HEADHUNTER AWARDS" is presented to headhunters who have achieved outstanding overall results, based on a headhunter score calculated using "activity performance" and "member evaluations" as evaluation criteria among headhunters registered with BizReach. This year, 12 individuals were selected from over 9,700※ headhunters registered with BizReach, across 12 divisions for "MVP" and "Hall of Fame." Kono was selected as the MVP for the "Manufacturer Division," which supports Japan's manufacturing industry. ※As of the end of January 2026. ■ Awardee Profile Seiya Kono, Manufacturer-Specialized Consultant at "AndPro" Joined Quick Co., Ltd. as a new graduate in 2022. Specializes in providing career support for the automotive industry within the manufacturing sector. Aims to "influence the automotive industry, a core industry supporting Japan, and revive a strong Japan," demonstrating broad success as a playing manager. Has received numerous internal awards, including the President's Award and MVP. ■ Awardee's Comments Thank you very much for selecting me for this prestigious award. I am extremely delighted to receive such recognition for my daily efforts as a dedicated consultant for the manufacturer sector, particularly focusing on the automotive industry. The automotive industry is currently facing a period of transformation and severe headwinds, often referred to as "eight hardships," including changes in EV demand, intensifying global market competition, and geopolitical risks. With structural reforms urgently needed from finished vehicle manufacturers to parts suppliers, securing excellent human resources is the most critical issue that determines corporate survival. Precisely because we are in such turbulent times, we, as the best partners for both job seekers and companies, will strive with the entire AndPro team to contribute to the further development of the manufacturing and automotive industries through problem-solving, by staying close to our clients and offering our support. ■ About "AndPro," a Specialized Recruitment Agent https://and-pro.jp/ "AndPro" is a [specialized recruitment agent] operated by Quick Co., Ltd. (listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange), which has over 30 years of experience in human resource placement, focusing on industries such as manufacturing, IT, construction, and pharmaceuticals. Our dedicated consultants, with high expertise in each industry and job type, deeply understand the needs of both companies and job seekers, providing comprehensive, end-to-end support. From a professional perspective, we thoroughly understand each company, identify the "strengths that will be valued by your target companies" based on your skills and personality, and guide you to the optimal match. ■ About Quick Co., Ltd. Name: Quick Co., Ltd. Representative: Ichiro Kawaguchi, President and CEO Location: ATT EAST, 2-11-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Osaka Fukoku Seimei Building, 2-4 Komatsubaracho, Kita-ku, Osaka Business Activities: Human Resource Services, Recruiting Business, Local Information Service Business, HR Platform Business, Overseas Business Contact for Inquiries: information@and-pro.jp (AndPro Inquiry Desk) URL: https://919.jp/ Quick Co., Ltd. aims to make everyone involved happy, with its management philosophy of "Making everyone involved happy." This includes shareholders, investors, business partners, job seekers, readers of various media, employees working together at the Quick Group and their families, and the local community.