Matthew Symes
Matthew Symes

Matthew Symes

Senior Consultant
Pharmaceutical Commercial
Tokyo

Based in Tokyo since 2006, Matthew brings over a decade of experience partnering with leading pharmaceutical, med-tech, and digital health companies in Japan. Leveraging his market intelligence, cultural fluency, and deep insights, he has supported executive-level hiring across the healthcare industry. 

He was previously recognized by Johnson & Johnson with the “Best Partnering Consultant Award” for his outstanding advisory achievements. 

Currently, Matthew specializes in retained executive search for commercial and cross-functional leadership roles shaping Japan’s healthcare market. He partners with global CEOs and HR leaders to secure senior talent across General Management, Commercial, Market Access, and Corporate Strategy functions.