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About CBI
​Company Overview

Welcome to CBI Partners (Cross Border Implementation), where we specialize in helping rapidly growing and dynamic international businesses navigate the challenges of change and expansion. With a strong foundation in managing diverse teams and adapting to new circumstances, we understand the crucial need for skilled and agile professionals. Our team of specialists is dedicated to providing targeted and hands-on support, drawing from practical experience to assist your teams in effectively managing rapid change and fostering growth. We recognize the importance of addressing cultural, business practice, and organizational barriers, viewing them as challenges to be overcome rather than excuses for failure.


At CBI Partners, we pride ourselves on our diverse backgrounds and expertise, ensuring we have the perfect blend of nationalities and skills to cater to your specific needs. As seasoned professionals with a proven track record of successful change implementation and business growth, we know what it takes to achieve tangible results in your operations. “Our experts collaborate closely with your team to implement projects seamlessly!” Partner with CBI Partners today, and let us help you navigate the complexities of international business while achieving your goals efficiently and effectively.

At CBI Partners, we are more than consultants—we are your partners in driving meaningful, sustainable change. With deep expertise in both Asia and Europe, we specialize in helping businesses overcome cross-border challenges. Our approach is holistic and hands-on: we don’t just advise, we work alongside you to implement the solutions that make a lasting impact.


Founded in Japan in 2006, CBI Partners combines operational experience with strategic insight, offering solutions that bridge cultural gaps and ensure business success across borders.

What We Do

Strategy& Operational Consulting

We define and execute clear strategies that align your team’s actions with your business goals.


Project Management

We manage complex cross-border projects, ensuring seamless team coordination and exceptional results.

HR & Organisational Development 

We empower teams by aligning HR practices with local cultures, utilizing tools like MBTI and Insights Discovery to build high-performing teams.

Digitalisation & ERP Implementation

We manage your digital transformation, ensuring systems are integrated and your team is ready to maximize their value.

Interim Management & Trunaround

We provide leadership during transitions, helping businesses stabilize and grow through challenging phases.

Market Access & Entry

We facilitate smooth market entry and expansion, reducing risks and establishing a credible local presence.

Alliances, Partnerships & M&A

We guide you through cross-border mergers and partnerships, ensuring strategic alignment and successful integration.

Sustainability & Renewable Energy

We help integrate sustainability into your strategy, ensuring compliance and driving innovation through eco-friendly initiatives.

Our Values

Take Responsibility for Results & Relationships

We take ownership of outcomes, ensuring that every project delivers lasting value and positive relationships with clients and partners.

Strive for Excellence & Cultivate a Growth Mentality

We are committed to excellence, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Communicate Openly

We believe in transparent communication to build trust, align teams, and ensure that all stakeholders are informed and involved.

Play as a Team & Respect Diversity

We foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, ensuring that every team member contributes to shared success.

Background and History

​Deep Understanding of Cross-Border-Business Implementation

With a strong foundation in managing diverse teams and adapting to new circumstances, we understand the crucial need for skilled and agile professionals. Our team of specialists is dedicated to providing targeted and hands-on support, drawing from practical experience to assist your teams in effectively managing rapid change and fostering growth. We recognize the importance of addressing cultural, business practice, and organizational barriers, viewing them as challenges to be overcome rather than excuses for failure. At CBI Partners, we pride ourselves on our diverse backgrounds and expertise, ensuring we have the perfect blend of nationalities and skills to cater to your specific needs. As seasoned professionals with a proven track record of successful change implementation and business growth, we know what it takes to achieve tangible results in your operations. “Our experts collaborate closely with your team to implement projects seamlessly!” Partner with CBI Partners today, and let us help you navigate the complexities of international business while achieving your goals efficiently and effectively.

Rooted in Japan – Grown into  Cross-Border-Experts

Founded in Japan in 2006 – we operate in Asia, Europe and the USA today!

CBI is a highly-experienced, well-connected consulting boutique that consistently adds value for our customers.

We work primarily in and between Europe  Asia making challenging projects possible.

Our multi-national team has set up and grown cross-border businesses, and we apply our practical experience in strategy definition, business plan implementation, change management and M&A transaction support.

Compared to classical consulting firms we are focusing on a hands-on holistic approach which includes people on all levels and makes them supporters of our approach.

In 2016 we bought shares of HanseBeck and have access to a global network of trainers now and one of the leading HR-Development Programs of the world in our active solution portfolio (formerly knows as Gustav Käser)

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Company Data and Details:

Foundation:                    May 2006

Capital:                         4,000,000 JPY

Managing Partners:         Yurika Mimura, David Syrad, Dr. Tilo Schmid-Sehl

Type of Business:             Business Consulting

Address:                         2-34-15 Okurayama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, 

                                         222-0037 Japan

E-mail:                                 info@cbi.crossborder-solutions.com