ABOUT GLS

About Us

Company Info

Company Name

Global Leadership Solutions Co., Ltd.

Our Business

Representative

Brent Conkle, CEO & President

Address

1F, 2-10-3, Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Our Values

well-being
trust
mrespect
positive
innovation
fun

Meet Our Experts

Our experts are an international team of talented and experienced business people, who bring direct experience of dealing with the many problems faced by leaders in both domestic Japanese and worldwide organizations.
Each expert acts as a trusted advisor, committed to help leader achieve their goals.
Brent Conkle

Brent Conkle
CEO & President

Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant

Brent Conkle brings over 24 years of experience in Human Resource Management Consulting, People Development, and Talent Acquisition across North American, European, and Asian organizations. He is a certified coach and a credentialed Human Resource Business Professional, recognized for his leadership, training, and ability to develop top talent.

He partners with clients to strengthen leadership effectiveness and navigate complex business challenges. He focuses on helping leaders overcome obstacles, manage change, and prepare for increased accountability and performance, while driving engagement.

CEO & President of Global Leadership Solutions Co., Ltd., he leads a robust practice in organizational development consulting, executive coaching, and leadership training. Over the course of his career, Brent has served as the APAC regional leader for organizational development, change management, and talent management initiatives, with responsibility for P&L, strategic and change planning, and enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement.

Brent has played a key role in start-ups and turnarounds, championed change and leadership initiatives, and advanced employer branding, employee value proposition development, and employee engagement. He consistently receives outstanding client feedback on the ROI he delivers.

His Human Resource expertise includes:

  • Organizational Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • Talent Management
  • Change Management
  • Performance Management
  • HR Strategy
  • HR Business Partnering
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Employee Relations
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Kevin Reynolds

Kevin Reynolds

Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant

Kevin Reynolds has over 20 years experience in Human Resource Management and People Development for Japanese, American and European organizations in Japan, most recently as Human Resources Director for Maersk Line and Intel Japan, where he was responsible for Leadership Development and Employee Engagement programs.

He has gone through several acquisitions and restructuring, which together with attending thousands of business meetings and presentations  have have given him valuable insights and experience in understanding the need for clear leadership and communication at all levels in the organization.

Kevin has developed and conducted business skill seminars for many different clients & nationalities, and is an author of business books as well as novels about Japan.

His Human Resource expertise includes:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • HR Business Partnering
  • Leadership Development
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Relations
  • Talent Management
  • Change Management

Publications

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Chie Fukuda

Chie Fukuda
PCC

Human Resources Consultant and Leadership Coach/Mentor

Chie Fukuda has over 20 years of Human Resources experience in foreign-affiliated companies in Japan, including 13 years as Head of HR, leading a broad range of HR functions. Her industry experience spans Healthcare, Consumer Goods, IT, and Air Express, and she has collaborated extensively with international colleagues across Asia Pacific, the US, and Europe. Known as a well-balanced leader, she takes a logical and strategic approach to organizational transformation, while leveraging a high-touch communication style to influence employees and stakeholders.

In 2021, driven by a strong passion to enhance both the effectiveness and well-being of individuals, she became an independent coach. She primarily works with business leaders in Japanese companies as a coach and mentor. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

She also works as a HR & Organizational Development consultant, supporting clients across a wide range of industries, including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Trading, Railway, and Consulting. Her projects include long-term HR strategy development, career development programs, HR system redesign, and employee engagement enhancement.

Her Human Resource expertise includes:

  • Organizational Development
  • HR Business Partnering
  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • Talent Management
  • Change Management
  • HR Strategy
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
  • Employee Relations
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Daniel Ring

Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant

Daniel Ring is an experienced Human Resources professional with over 12 years of expertise across Europe and Asia. He has a strong background in strategic HR initiatives, particularly in change management and talent development, and is passionate about leveraging technology to improve workplace practices and enhance employee experiences.

In his role as a consultant with Global Leadership Solutions, Daniel works closely with organizations to support leadership development and address challenges such as organizational change and employee engagement. He focuses on equipping leaders with the tools and strategies needed to align people practices with business objectives.

Daniel’s career has included roles such as Senior HR Business Partner at Broadridge Financial Solutions and Head of HR at NatWest Markets Japan. In these positions, he helped implement global career frameworks, redesign leadership structures, and streamline HR operations. His regional experience has given him a broad understanding what it takes to deliver for diverse, international organizations.

Daniel is committed to helping organizations and their leaders develop effective strategies for building strong teams and achieving sustainable success in today’s evolving business landscape.

His Human Resource expertise includes:

  • Organizational Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • Talent Management
  • Change Management
  • Performance Management
  • HR Strategy
  • HR Business Partnering
  • Employee Relations
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Miho Kuroda
MBA

Leadership and People Development Consultant

Miho Kuroda has over 30 years of experience in customer support, operations, and business leadership within global organizations. She held leadership roles at SAP Japan, most recently as the Engagement, Operations, and Customer Support Director (2020–2025), where she led customer-facing organizations, drove operational excellence, and collaborated closely with global stakeholders.

Prior to SAP, Miho spent seven years at Amazon Japan as a Customer Service Program Manager, contributing to the development of scalable support operations, process improvement initiatives, and high-performing teams.

She also has extensive experience in project management, training, and team leadership, and is a certified coach, supporting people development through coaching-based approaches.

Miho has a strong interest in customer experience, people development, and global–local collaboration and is known for bridging global best practices with local execution.

Her Human Resource expertise includes:

  • Business & People Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Customer Support & Service Operations
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership & Capability Building
  • Coaching for People Development
  • Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
  • Training Design & Delivery
  • Global-Local Collaboration

Makiko Kuramoto
PhD in Psychology

Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant

Makiko Kuramoto, Ph.D., is a psychologist specializing in organizational, cultural, and developmental psychology who works as an organizational consultant, coach, trainer, and university lecturer. She stands out for her distinctive approach that blends psychological principles, intercultural insights, and practical business experience from the global frontline.

Makiko collaborates with leaders and organizations to address workplace difficulties and build cultures where people feel valued and businesses thrive. Drawing on academic research and hands-on international experience, she delivers practical strategies for leadership alignment, employee well-being and engagement, communication, and diversity and inclusion.

Her career path includes managing international sales operations with clients across more than seven countries at a Japanese company and leading multicultural project teams in the automotive parts industry across multiple regions.

She teaches psychology at Keio University and Aoyama Gakuin University and has authored 11 academic papers. Her research centers on conflict and resilience in intercultural marriages and adaptation in bicultural families.

Her sessions are highly regarded for offering both deep understanding and practical takeaways.

Her expertise includes:

  • Organizational Development
  • Coaching
  • People/Leadership Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • HR Strategy
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Cultural Psychology
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Resilience
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Harassment

Jun Makita
PCC

Executive/Leadership Coach and Human Resources Consultant

Jun Makita has 34 years of extensive HR experience across nine global companies including Fujitsu, AstraZeneca and Philips.
His experience includes a  wide range of human resources, from HR system design to talent management and employee engagement.

In the latter 12 years, he served as a strategic “right hand” to presidents, co-creating business strategies and organizational development. His core strength is a hands-on approach to bridge the gap between management vision and frontline realities.

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a National Certified Career Consultant, and an Industrial Counselor, he leverages deep expertise and a versatile methodology to drive development for both clients and their organizations. Since becoming an independent consultant in 2022, he has delivered over 2,000 hours of coaching to more than 250 clients.

While coaching is his primary focus, he provides “Strategic Dialogue” and “HR Consulting” based on theories of management and psychology, utilizing his profound understanding of the dynamics within both Japanese and foreign-affiliated companies.

His Human Resource expertise includes:

  • Executive/Leadership Coaching
  • Leadership Development
  • Talent Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Alignment of Business Strategy and HR Strategy
  • Change Agent
  • Engagement Improvement
  • Employee Relations connected to Harassment/Mental Health/DEI
  • HR System Design
  • Cross-Cultural Communication