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Substance is a recruitment agency built for roles where mistakes are expensive. We’re typically engaged when hiring: - isn’t high-volume - can’t be delegated to automation or junior layers - requires clear judgment, not long shortlists Every search is handled directly by experienced recruiters who have: - performed in agency environments - owned outcomes in in-house roles - worked under real headcount, budget, and delivery pressure That experience shapes how we operate. We don’t inflate pipelines to show activity. We don’t send candidates “just in case.” We don’t drag searches out to protect optics. Instead, we focus on: - clear role definition upfront - disciplined screening - honest market feedback - fewer, stronger candidates - decisions that move forward We work across technology, product, commercial, finance, strategy, and people functions — from junior to leadership roles — when the hire itself is hard, not just senior. Substance is not designed for speed at all costs. It’s designed for hiring decisions that stand up after the offer is signed. If a role isn’t viable, we’ll say so. If a candidate isn’t right, we won’t push them. Hiring should have substance. That’s what we bring.

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Nami Miyamoto
Nami Miyamoto
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