Hisayuki "Deko" Idekoba is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and growth across two-sided marketplaces. Currently, he serves as Representative Director, President and CEO of Recruit Holdings, and President and CEO of Indeed.
Previously, Deko led Recruit’s acquisition of Indeed and later became its CEO. He also led the acquisition of Glassdoor in 2018 and was appointed Head of Recruit’s HR Technology Business in 2021. Under his leadership, Recruit’s HR technology brands – including Indeed and Glassdoor – have evolved into the world’s leading HR matching services.
Earlier in his career, Deko was instrumental in leading the digital transformation of several Recruit Group businesses, including Jalan, a travel service, and Hot Pepper Beauty, a salon reservation platform. He successfully transitioned these services from print to digital, helping to normalize online booking in Japan.