Semiconductor Team 

♦ Covered Area

Semiconductor

The automotive and mobility industries are driving a huge increase in the demand for semiconductors including for control units (ECUs), sensors and power semiconductors such insultated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBT), MOSFET, Silicone Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN).

♦ Consultant

Koki Wakahara

Team Leader & Consultant

Born in Hokkaido, Japan. While majoring in economics at university, he also played soccer as a special student and has experience playing in Brazil.

After graduating, he consistently worked in sales, including used car sales and To-B sales in the logistics industry. Based on his multifaceted experience, he joined Turnpoint Consulting.
Specializing in the semiconductor sectors, he collaborates with numerous leading companies in the industry. These include one of Japan’s top 10 electronics trading companies and the Japanese branch of a leading global semiconductor manufacturer. He can offer introductions to a variety of positions, ranging from engineering and sales to human resources.
In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and working out.

“I am looking forward to providing you with advice based on his own past career change experience.”

Arisa Kawabata

Consultant

Born in Tokyo, with study abroad experience in Canada.

After majoring in English Education and American British Literature at university, she began her career as an English teacher following her study abroad experience. Then she spent four and a half years working as a study abroad advisor, providing support and consulting services for students pursuing higher education overseas such as MBA. Leveraging the communication skills and customer care abilities cultivated throughout her career, she joined Turnpoint Consulting. She now supports recruitment for semiconductor companies.
An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys activities such as hiking and traveling on her days off. She has a passion for taking on new challenges.

“I believe that human resources are the key to a company’s prospects, and changing jobs is a major turning point in a person’s life.
I will do my best to support your vision and goal, so please feel free to contact us with any questions. I look forward to speaking with you directly.”