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 companies - which include 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.
June 2025
President* and CEO* of Indeed, Inc.
April 2025
Director* of Indeed Recruit Partners Co., Ltd.
April 2021
Representative Director*, President* and CEO* Head of HR Technology Business
April 2020
Director and Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Finance and Operations (COO)
June 2019
Director and Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Corporate Planning (CSO), Administration (CRO), and Operations (COO)
April 2019
Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Corporate Planning (CSO), Administration (CRO), and Operations (COO) Director* of Indeed, Inc.
June 2018
Director* of Glassdoor LLC (formerly Glassdoor, Inc.)
April 2018
Director* of Recruit Co., Ltd.
January 2018
Senior Executive Vice President CEO* and Director* of RGF OHR USA, INC. Chairman* and Director* of RGF Staffing B.V. (formerly Recruit Global Staffing B.V.)
April 2016
Executive Vice President
October 2015
CEO of Indeed, Inc.
October 2013
President and CEO of Indeed, Inc.
September 2012
Chairman of the Board of Indeed, Inc.
April 2012
Senior Vice President
April 1999
Joined Recruit Co., Ltd. (currently Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.)
Unless otherwise stated, position refers to Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. *Current position