Chris Gilbert

Chris Gilbert is an experienced recruiting professional currently serving as the Head of Engineer Recruiting at Rakuten since July 2019, overseeing teams focused on entry-level and mid-career engineering recruiting, engineer sourcing, and strategy planning. Prior roles include various managerial positions at Rakuten, as well as senior consultant in finance and accounting at Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., and senior recruiting manager in finance and accounting at Robert Half. Chris also has a background in finance and accounting at Randstad Japan. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Japanese and History from SOAS University of London and a Bachelor's Degree in Japanese Language and Literature from Kwansei Gakuin University.