October 23, 2026
Plus W Executive Vice President & COO Takashi Horiuchi Named Among CIO Views’ 10 Leaders in Talent Acquisition
— Highlighting Plus W’s work to connect global talent with opportunities for business and community growth —
Takashi Horiuchi, Executive Vice President & COO of Plus W Inc., has been selected as one of the ten leaders featured in CIO Views’ “The 10 Most Successful Leaders in Talent Acquisition Industry 2026.” He appears on the cover of the October 2026 edition, which includes a six-page feature on his work at Plus W.
CIO Views October 2026 cover featuring Takashi Horiuchi
The article explores Plus W’s approach to looking beyond recruitment to create environments where people can contribute their abilities and grow alongside the companies they work with. It highlights initiatives that support both professionals and employers, including global talent development, development projects with Japanese companies, and support for employers in designing roles and preparing workplaces for global talent.
The feature also discusses collaboration with universities, public institutions, and businesses in countries including those in the Global South, as well as opportunities for further collaboration and the use of AI to support human judgment and agency. Together, these themes illustrate Plus W’s approach to building businesses across borders that enable people to thrive while supporting corporate growth.
Read the article and digital magazine below.
Publication Details
Publication: CIO Views, October 2026
Edition: The 10 Most Successful Leaders in Talent Acquisition Industry 2026
Article: From Potential to Performance: Takashi Horiuchi on Building Global Talent Infrastructure
Placement: Front cover and feature article, pages 10–15
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About Plus W
Plus W provides international recruitment and talent development, AI development and digital transformation support, and creative services. By connecting individual expertise with business needs across countries and regions, we help people build their careers and companies grow.
Plus W operates the following five business areas:
⚫︎ Global Talent Platform | GUILD | GLOBAL TALENT PLATFORM
⚫︎ AI Development & DX Support | +W TECH HUB
⚫︎ Creative & Marketing | +W CREATIVE STUDIO
⚫︎ Co-Creation Innovation | +W INNOVATION WORKS
⚫︎ Social Contribution | SOCIAL IMPACT
Learn more here
<Company Overview>
Company Name: Plus W Inc.
President & CEO: Wakako Sakurai
Headquarters: 8th Floor, 25 SY Building, 6-23-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: May 2020
URL: https://www.plusw.co.jp/