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		<title>John Byrne</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>John is the CEO, Founder, and Representative Director of Ascent Global Partners. My Expertise With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table.  My focus is primarily on senior-level searches, where I have a proven track record of consistently delivering results for my [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">John is the CEO, Founder, and Representative Director of Ascent Global Partners.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">My Expertise</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table.  My focus is primarily on senior-level searches, where I have a proven track record of consistently delivering results for my clients. Notably, I have originated and executed numerous retained positions, further showcasing my commitment to providing top-tier executive talent to our valued clients.  I balance my time between Business Development, Recruitment, Training and Management tasks.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Area of Focus</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">Throughout my career, I have primarily specialized in the financial services sector, making it my area of expertise. Particularly, my core competence lies in sell-side equities, where I have honed my skills and built an extensive network of professionals and industry leaders. However, my reach extends beyond financial services, as I have successfully placed talented individuals in asset management, legal, and technology fields as well.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">My Background</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">I began my journey by graduating from the Carlow Institute of Technology, where I earned a Degree in Software Engineering. With a solid foundation in technology and problem-solving, I embarked on my professional career as a software engineer at Sun Microsystems, where I honed my technical skills and gained valuable industry experience for 2.5 years. However, my thirst for exploration led me to Japan, where I spent over a year teaching English and immersing myself in a new culture. This experience broadened my horizons and fuelled my passion for connecting people.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Recognizing my innate talent for building relationships and identifying talent, I transitioned into the field of executive recruitment. Prior to founding Ascent Global Partners in 2012, I worked for both retained and contingent recruitment firms, acquiring a deep understanding of the recruitment landscape and refining my expertise in matching top-tier candidates with exceptional opportunities.  In my spare time I sing in a rock band, regularly attend Crossfit classes at my gym, cook and spend time with my family.</p>
<h2><strong>Track Record of Excellence</strong></h2>

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	<td class="column-1">MD Equity Research</td><td class="column-2"> <a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">140,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Senior Relationship Manager</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Asset Management</a></td><td class="column-3">1,000,000 USD</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Director, Head of Japanese Equity Sales</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">75,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Head of Asian Equities (Ex Japan)</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">450,000 USD</td>
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	<td class="column-1">VP, Equity Sales Trader</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">65,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">IT Hardware and Electronics Equity Analyst</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/professional-services">Professional and Management Services</a></td><td class="column-3">58,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Sell-Side Equity Analyst </td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">40,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">MD APAC Head of Quant Trading</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">35,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Head of Japanese Sales Trading</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">37,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Principal Solutions Architect</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/technology">Technology</a></td><td class="column-3">36,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Legal Counsel (OTC &amp; Structured Products)	</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/legal-and-compliance">Legal</a></td><td class="column-3">36,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Japan Legal Counsel</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/legal-and-compliance">Legal</a></td><td class="column-3">36,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Senior Sales Trader</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">35,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Head of Analytics Sales</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Sales Management</a></td><td class="column-3">35,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Global head of FICC Technology</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">34,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Division Director</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/technology">Technology</a></td><td class="column-3">30,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Head of Technology</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/professional-services">Professional Services</a></td><td class="column-3">30,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Research Analyst, Food and Retail</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Investment Banking &amp; Securities</a></td><td class="column-3">25,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Distressed Lawyer</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/legal-and-compliance">Legal</a></td><td class="column-3">25,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Network Engineer - Vice President</td><td class="column-2"> <a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Financial Services</a></td><td class="column-3">19,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Head of Japan Tax</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/professional-services">Professional Services</a></td><td class="column-3">17,000,000 JPY</td>
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		<title>Fumio Miyanaga</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Fumio is a Principal Consultant in our Japan Financial services team My Expertise With over 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry, I help my clients and candidates with a wealth of knowledge and insight in the finance industry.  I focus on the financial industry as both a player and manager, including areas such [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center" data-ogsb="white">Fumio is a Principal Consultant in our Japan Financial services team</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;" align="center" data-ogsb="white"><b><span lang="en-US" data-ogsc="black">My Expertise</span></b><b></b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;" data-ogsb="white"><span lang="en-US" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">With over 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry, I help my clients and candidates with a wealth of knowledge and insight in the finance industry.  I focus on the financial industry as both a player and manager, including areas such as investment banking (corporate finance) and global markets including derivatives.  My focus is primarily on senior-level searches, where I have a proven track record of consistently delivering results for my clients.   I have originated and executed numerous retained and contingent positions, demonstrating my commitment to providing top-tier executive talent to our valued clients.  I try to understand what our clients are seeking from new hires and find suitable candidates from conventional profiles as well as out of box talent.</span><b></b></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;" align="center" data-ogsb="white"><b><span lang="en-US" data-ogsc="black">Area of Focus</span></b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;" data-ogsb="white"><span lang="en-US" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">Throughout my career, I have primarily specialized in the financial services sector, making it my area of expertise. Particularly, my core competence lies in the broad equity area (sales, trading, structuring, and research) and investment banking, where I have honed my skills and built an extensive network of professionals and industry leaders. However, my reach extends beyond financial services, as I have successfully placed talented individuals in asset management, compliance, fintech, crypto, and technology fields as well.</span><span lang="en-US" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)"> </span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;" align="center" data-ogsb="white"><b><span lang="en-US" data-ogsc="black">My Background</span></b><b></b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;" data-ogsb="white"><span lang="en-US" data-ogsc="rgb(51, 51, 51)">My journey began with a Master&#8217;s Degree in Industrial Engineering (Operations Research) from Waseda University in Tokyo. After a few years working for a global leader in the glass manufacturing industry (AGC), I pursued further studies in the United States and earned an MBA degree with distinction from Cornell University. I then joined the World Bank in Washington DC as a financial analyst in the Agriculture Project Department, specializing in Latin American countries for six years. Afterward, I returned to Tokyo and spent 12 years at JP Morgan, where I held various positions ranging from fixed-income sales to investment banking. Following a five-year stint at Chemical/Chase Bank, I made a career transition from the finance industry to the recruitment industry. I spent my initial three years at Korn Ferry and the subsequent 19 years at New Millennium Group, a finance industry recruitment specialist, before joining Ascent Global Partners.</span></p>
<h2><strong>Track Record of Excellence</strong></h2>

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	<td class="column-1">Investment Banker, VP</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/professional-services">Professional Services</a></td><td class="column-3">35,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Investment Manager	</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Financial Services</a></td><td class="column-3">34,000,000 JPY	</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Director, Equity Analyst	</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Financial Services</a></td><td class="column-3">30,000,000 JPY	<br />
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	<td class="column-1">Research Analyst, Food and Retail</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Financial Services</a></td><td class="column-3">25,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Vice President at Corporate Access</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Financial Services</a></td><td class="column-3">15,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Investor Relationship Manager</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Financial Services</a></td><td class="column-3">12,500,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Deputy General Manager, Risk Management</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/professional-services">Professional Services</a></td><td class="column-3">12,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Equity Research Associate</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Financial Services</a></td><td class="column-3">12,000,000 JPY</td>
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	<td class="column-1">Equity Analyst	<br />
</td><td class="column-2"><a href="https://ascentgp.com/industries/financial-services">Financial Services</a></td><td class="column-3">1,100,000 HKD	</td>
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		<title>Julie Anne Manuel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 21:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Julie Anne is our Head of Research based in the Philippines My Expertise Upon joining Ascent Global Partners, my passion for research was reignited, and I embraced the opportunity to develop new skills under the guidance of senior consultants and the supportive team. I became proficient in conducting in-depth research of candidates in various industries [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center">Julie Anne is our Head of Research based in the Philippines</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;" align="center"><b><span data-ogsc="black">My Expertise</span></b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Upon joining Ascent Global Partners, my passion for research was reignited, and I embraced the opportunity to develop new skills under the guidance of senior consultants and the supportive team. I became proficient in conducting in-depth research of candidates in various industries such as finance, technology, retail, and legal.</p>
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<p><span data-ogsc="black">My expertise lies in using keywords effectively for online searches to identify and connect with relevant professionals and potential job candidates. Doing this </span><span data-ogsc="black">has not only helped me find top talent but has also contributed to building a robust professional network.  By leveraging these skills, I can effectively navigate our online vast user base and tap into valuable resources for networking and recruitment.</span></p>
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<h2><span data-ogsc="black"> </span><b><span data-ogsc="black">My Area of Focus</span></b></h2>
<p>As the Head of the Research team, I am committed to promoting an environment of collaboration and creativity primarily in introducing on-spec candidates to our valued clients. I empower my team members to excel by encouraging open communication, fostering a supportive atmosphere, and recognizing their contributions.</p>
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<h2><span data-ogsc="black"> </span><b><span data-ogsc="black">My Background</span></b></h2>
<p>I graduated in 2011 from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, where I completed a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Food Technology. However, instead of immediately pursuing a career in my field, I decided to dedicate myself to full-time volunteering for four years at the Philippine main branch of Jehovah&#8217;s Witnesses. In 2015, I transitioned to secular work and became an online researcher, specializing in lead generation and data entry. For nearly five years, I thoroughly enjoyed this role and honed various new skills. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, I lost my job, but I didn&#8217;t let that setback deter me. I took on a part-time position as a general virtual assistant for a UK-based company catering to real estate businesses. Then after two years of missing the research work that I loved, I also applied for a position as an online researcher at Ascent Global Partners. With the support and guidance of senior consultants and the entire team, I continuously developed and refined my skills, leading to my recent promotion as the Head of the Research team. I am grateful for the diverse experiences that have shaped my professional journey and look forward to contributing further to the success of the company.</p>
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