The Cybersecurity Talent Network
Supporting Next Generation Cybersecurity Leaders
TalentHub Partners works with the companies defining enterprise security in Japan — from global leaders to the next wave of startups entering the market.
Murray Clarke
Founding Partner
Our Portfolio
Companies We Work With
Active clients, trusted networks, and market-entry relationships across Japan's cybersecurity landscape.
Threat Intelligence
Japan leadership introduced by TalentHub
Fastly
Edge Security
Active search engagement
Chainalysis
Financial Crime Prevention
Executive search engagement
Email Security
Selective access through APAC leadership connection
Broader Market Coverage
Additional cybersecurity companies where TalentHub has warm access, prior placement context, or relationships in development in Japan.
Identity & Access
Country Head is a close contact
Endpoint / XDR
Connected via prior placement history
SASE / Zero Trust
Warm introductions available
Security Automation / SOAR
Murray previously helped place Swimlane's Country Manager in an earlier role and remains in contact.
Cloud Security
Connected by Founder's VMware alumni network
Data Security
Connected via prior placement
SASE
Actively developing relationship
AI Email Security
Targeting Japan expansion
Zero Trust Segmentation
Connected via prior Country Manager placement
AI Security · Open Source
Container & AI Infrastructure Security
NeuVector (open-source container security), Rancher (Kubernetes management), and emerging AI workload protection.
Agentic AI Security
Agentic AI security platform at market-entry stage in Japan.
Software Supply Chain Security
Open-source supply chain security company evaluating Japan opportunity and early GTM shape.
Where We Source Senior Talent
We Actively Recruit From Japan's Largest Cybersecurity Employers
Candidates from these companies are already in our network.
Check PointPlacement Track Record
We Didn't Just Recruit for Security Companies. We Recruited the Leaders Who Built Them.
SailPoint Country Manager
Placed as Country Manager at Splunk Japan. Full recruitment partnership across all Japan roles, building the team to 1,000+ employees.
Island Country Manager
Placed as Country Manager at Recorded Future. Now leads Japan for Island (enterprise browser) and remains part of our network.
Rubrik Country Manager
Placed by Murray's team as Head of Emerging Solutions at ServiceNow. Now leading Japan for Rubrik. Career trajectory enabled by our placement.
Illumio Country Manager
Placed as Country Manager at Fusion-io. Also built the complete sales and SE team for Nutanix Japan — #1 agency partner, from first hire to market leadership.
Trusted by Japan's Top Performers
Testimonials from sales leaders, engineers, and executives placed by TalentHub.
The best recruiter I know. Excellent and professional support. Innovative too.
Murray is the only recruiter I trust so I am happy to work with him always!
I received great support. Very knowledgable, professional and helpful.
Murray's advice on how I should prepare was exactly right. He knows many good companies too!
Murray is best career adviser I have ever met. He knows well the future direction in our IT industry.
Murray is a detailed, organized, personable recruiter. Through Murray, I was able to find an exciting position.
Murray is the most excellent HR organizer/recruiter who I've ever worked with.
Murray is a real professional. I'd recommend him if you are seeking 'Trusted' business partner.
Murray has much information on leading-edge technology. He is hard working, trustworthy, and nice guy!
I appreciate a lot for his sincere attitude, persistence and knowledge about the recruiter's real requirement.
Great recruiter. He really understands his clients better than any recruiter I've met.
Murray and his team supported me to take an excellent opportunity. I can highly recommend.
Murray brought a great opportunity to me and was very supportive through the process.
Murray can build a strong relationship and he drives things very passionately.
Murray's advice and support was invaluable. The best recruiter I've met.
Market Entry Support
Supporting Early Japan Entry for the Next Wave of Security Companies
Some of the most interesting cybersecurity companies are still at the market-entry stage. We help them evaluate Japan, shape early GTM, and make the right first hire when the timing is right.
Cribl
Observability
Market Entry Support
Prospect for Japan entry. Early conversations are about market-entry support and how a first local hire could take shape.
Semperis
Active Directory Security
Market Entry Support
Early market-entry support, including channel introductions and practical guidance on how to approach Japan.
Island
Enterprise Browser
Japan Entry Support
Japan entry support stage. Relationship is focused on market context and local build planning, not a prior placement mandate.
M&A
Coming Soon
Advisory
Murray Clarke, Founding Partner, is currently working on a Japan M&A deal for a major global security brand. Stay tuned.
Murray Clarke — Founding Partner, TalentHub Partners
20+ years of executive search in Japan. Murray is a founding partner of TalentHub Partners and has led senior leadership placements across cybersecurity, enterprise technology, and SaaS throughout his career in Japan.
He has worked at three previous Japan search firms: Boyd & Moore (founding member, grew to 200+ staff), RGF Executive Search (Recruit Holdings, Senior Director), and Experis Executive K.K. (Founder of a JV with ManpowerGroup Japan) — all successfully acquired.
Murray works directly with cybersecurity vendors entering or expanding in Japan, helping them identify and secure the rare combination of technical credibility, enterprise sales discipline, and Japan market experience their leadership roles demand.
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