Eri Nakano
Senior Talent Advocate

Eri has extensive experience spanning over 12 years in recruitment, working with both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Booking.com, and Agoda.com. She has successfully navigated both agency and in-house recruitment environments, providing comprehensive hiring support to local and international companies, with a primary focus on the commercial industries.

At substance, she will be managing Japan and US hires.

Ranieri Casini
Talent Advocate

Ranieri’s career began at Booking.com, where he excelled as a Customer Service Partner, honing his skills in client relations and support. He then transitioned to an in-house talent acquisition role at Flint International, where he successfully identified and recruited entry-mid level professionals. Most recently, Ranieri worked with a specialized recruitment agency, further expanding his expertise in sourcing and placing talent across various industries. At substance, he will be focusing his efforts in industrial sector within Europe.

Sam Jain
Board of Director

My career spans 15+ years in the Payments, Fintech, Banking and SaaS industry with formative years in consulting with McKinsey. I lead the corporate strategy, planning, and commercial finance teams and oversee partnerships and client deals. Previously I have also led Product Management teams. Currently, I am shaping the transformation of a consumer scaleup into a global vertical enterprise SaaS leader commanding premium valuation multiples. At substance, i work closely with Deema to shape substance growth and go-to-market.

20 years

Recruitment expertise poised for global impact.

 

10+ countries

On a mission to deliver top talent to high-demand markets worldwide.

5 regions

Connecting talent across diverse global landscapes.

Up to 70% savings

Cost-effective solutions with no-nonsense pricing.

Get It Done

Substance always push through!
 We stopped listening to excuses a long time ago – we care about results. We believe that grit, determination, skill, smartness, and courage can break through almost any wall.

Deliver WOW

We love building great relationships and great results. We love delighting our customers and our candidates.

Dream Team

We select, coach, and retain the top talent only and give them all the support to achieve greatness

Never Settle

Substance is for those who always strive for excellence, for those who want to become the best in the world at what they do, for those who would never settle for less. 

Think Deeper

Logic, reason, and common sense prevail over everything else in decision making at Substance. We are open-minded, we listen, and we are always in search of the truth.

Why we named our company *Substance*?

Sometimes the best ideas come from simple conversations. The name *Substance* wasn’t brainstormed in a boardroom or chosen by a branding agency—it came from a real, unfiltered chat with my partner.

New Era in Recruitment

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Substance, set to take place at the end of October. As we prepare to open our doors to the global business community, we want to share our mission, our values, and why we’ve decided to launch at this pivotal moment in time.

The Unexpected Evolution of Careers

Twenty years ago, the future seemed clear to many. Engineering was hailed as the golden ticket for job security, growth, and prosperity. Parents, educators, and industry leaders encouraged students to pursue degrees in fields like civil ...