Ryosuke Sasaki is recognized for driving complex organizational transformations and global governance initiatives, leveraging deep cross-industry insights to help C-suite and board-level leaders navigate leadership transitions and organizational strategy. As a member of the Leadership Advisory Services with over three decades of experience, Ryosuke focuses on executive search, board effectiveness and top team performance. He offers expertise in organizational change through leadership and culture development, deep insight into global governance based on his cross-continental work experience, and a cross-industry perspective including financial services, technology, automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical, trading and logistics.
Ryosuke believes that successful organizational transformation begins with shifts in mindset and behavior. He views the ability to adapt to rapid environmental change as a critical priority and focuses on developing the human capabilities and organizational culture needed to thrive in the AI era, with an emphasis on purpose-led, value-driven, AI-enabled and human-centric transformation.
Championing organizational evolution through the power of leadership and culture
- Ryosuke joined Spencer Stuart from PwC Japan, where he held several leadership roles, most recently chief culture officer and partner.
- He has led multifaceted transformation projects internationally and domestically, spanning digital transformation, CxO succession and workforce strategy to ensure organizational agility.
- Ryosuke has designed and implemented target operating models and behavioral frameworks specifically tailored to help global organizations adapt to the era of advanced, intelligent technologies, and has facilitated large-scale culture change and skill-based management programs across diverse sectors.
Ryosuke earned a Master of International Affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and completed the Breakthrough Program for Senior Executives at IMD Business School. He is fluent in Japanese and English.