Notice of Personnel Change
Randstad K.K. announces a significant personnel change effective April 1, 2026, with Mr. Yu Sato appointed as the Head of the Professional Talent Solutions (PTS) Business Division.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 20:30
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Randstad K.K. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Chairman & CEO: Junnosuke Michigami; Representative Director, President: Satoshi Saruya), a comprehensive human resources service provider, announced a significant personnel change effective April 1, 2026, as detailed below.
■ Company Name: Randstad K.K.
■ Effective Date: April 1, 2026
|
Name |
New: All positions after effective date |
Old: All positions until effective date |
|
Yu Sato |
Head of Professional Talent Solutions (PTS) Business Division |
(New Hire) |
■ About Randstad N.V.
[Company Name] Randstad N.V.
[Established] October 1960
[Representatives] Sander van 't Noordende, Jorge Vazquez
[Location] Netherlands
[Number of Employees] 41,400
[Revenue] 3,978.2 billion JPY (24.122 billion EUR) FY2024 results (December closing)
(World's largest*¹ human resources service company)
[Capital] 681.61436 billion JPY (4.133 billion EUR) as of end of December 2024
[Offices] 39 countries and regions worldwide
[Business Activities] Comprehensive human resources services
[URL] https://www.randstad.com/
(1 Euro = 164.92 JPY conversion / as of end of December 2024)
*¹ Staffing Industry Analysts 2025, from the ranking of human resources service company revenue
■ About Randstad
Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry with a vision to be the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. As a true Partner for talent in a world facing talent shortages, we support client companies in achieving the high-quality, diverse, and flexible workforce they need to succeed through four specialized areas (Operational / Professional / Digital / Enterprise). We also help people find meaningful work, acquire appropriate skills, and discover purpose and belonging in the workplace. Through the value Randstad creates, we contribute to a better, more sustainable future for everyone.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Randstad operates in 39 countries and regions (markets) and employs approximately 40,000 people. In 2024, we helped 1.7 million people find jobs and generated 24.1 billion euros in revenue. Randstad N.V. is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more details, please visit our website: www.randstad.com
■ Awards/Recognitions, etc.
・Received the highest rating "Gold" in the LGBTQI+ initiatives evaluation index "PRIDE Index" for 5 consecutive years.
・Randstad N.V. selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) Professional Services sector for 10 consecutive years (the only HR service company).
・First-time recipient of the Bronze award at the "Cancer Ally Award 2024" (December 2024).
・Certified as a "Best Workplace" with the highest rating by the "D&I Award 2025" for 4 consecutive years (December 2025).
■ Randstad Whitepapers and Content
・Randstad Employer Brand Research 2025 (Downloadable from the link below)
https://services.randstad.co.jp/download/form/rebr_jp2025
・Randstad Workmonitor Report 2026 (Downloadable from the link below)
https://services.randstad.co.jp/form/the-workmonitor-2026-report
・Randstad Corporate Blog "WorkforceBiz" https://services.randstad.co.jp/blog
・Randstad Individual Content Site "Career HUB" https://www.randstad.co.jp/careerhub/
FAQ
What is the purpose of this personnel change?
It is presumed to strengthen and grow the Professional Talent Solutions business and to revitalize the organization by incorporating external expertise.
What was Mr. Yu Sato's previous position?
According to the press release, Mr. Yu Sato is listed as a "new hire," meaning he had no previous position at Randstad K.K.
What kind of business does Randstad K.K. conduct?
It provides comprehensive human resource services, particularly supporting client companies through four specialized areas: operational, professional, digital, and enterprise.