Hideaki Kosaka
About Hideaki Kosaka
Hideaki Kosaka serves as the Director of People for Japan and APAC at Treasure Data, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in human resources across various industries, having held significant roles at companies such as Arm, BSI, and MSD.
Current Role at Treasure Data
Hideaki Kosaka serves as the Director of People for Japan and the Asia-Pacific region at Treasure Data. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's human resources strategy and operations in Tokyo, Japan. His role involves overseeing people management initiatives and aligning HR practices with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Treasure Data, Hideaki Kosaka held several significant HR positions. He worked as a Senior People Services Manager at Arm for two months in 2020. Prior to that, he was the Head of HR and General Affairs at BSI from 2017 to 2020. His experience also includes serving as the Japan HR Manager at National Instruments from 2016 to 2017 and as Japan HR Services Manager at Schneider Electric from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background
Hideaki Kosaka has a diverse educational background. He studied at Kanazawa University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a major in Accounting from 1981 to 1986. He also attended Kyushu University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a major in Psychology from 1991 to 1993. This combination of psychology and accounting provides him with a unique perspective in human resources management.
Career in Human Resources Management
Throughout his career, Hideaki Kosaka has worked in various HR roles across multiple industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals, and energy. His expertise encompasses HR services management, compensation and benefits, and labor relations. He has managed people operations across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrating his capability in handling diverse HR challenges.
Professional Transition and Organizational Changes
Hideaki Kosaka transitioned to Treasure Data from Arm due to an organizational change when Treasure Data separated from Arm in June 2021. This move reflects his adaptability and commitment to continuing his career in human resources within a dynamic industry landscape.