An empty seat in a finance leadership role can quickly create an urgent challenge for an organization. With tight ERP migration deadlines, regulatory compliance pressures, and systems modernization initiatives, corporate finance functions face significant risks when leadership gaps occur. As Executive Vice President at Tatum by Randstad, Tony Uyehara leads a U.S. practice that places on-demand C-suite executives, interim leaders, and specialized project consultants where they are needed most.
Before joining Tatum in October 2025 to direct growth and strategy for its U.S. practice, Tony spent nearly 16 years at Robert Half, rising to district president and overseeing operations across California, Arizona, and Utah. Earlier, he spent eight years as co-founder and managing partner of a regional recruiting firm. Across those roles, he built teams that connected companies with specialized professionals in finance, accounting, governance, risk, compliance, and business systems.
In this conversation with The Consulting Report, Tony discusses Tatum’s areas of specialization, the firm’s ability to fill executive roles in 90 days or less and secure consulting talent in under two weeks, and how AI adoption is changing the work clients bring to Tatum.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
The Consulting Report: Can you provide an overview of Tatum’s industry and functional areas of specialization?
Tony Uyehara: Tatum by Randstad blends deep functional expertise with broad industry reach. We specialize in deploying high-impact professionals for financial systems transformation, technical accounting, business process optimization, and interim resources. Whether a client needs interim professionals for a transformation, specialized support in finance, technology, and risk management, or a permanent executive placement, we bridge the gap between complex business challenges and strategic execution.
Our industry reach is equally broad, with a demonstrated ability to drive results in sectors including healthcare, banking and financial services, technology, media, and telecommunications, as well as private equity and their portfolio companies.
“We move fast to fill executive roles in 90 days or less.”
The Consulting Report: How does your firm differentiate itself from competitors?
Tony Uyehara: Tatum by Randstad provides unmatched scale with a specialized touch. Leveraging the extensive data network and global reach of Randstad, we offer the resources of a global powerhouse while preserving the deep commitment and customized hiring approach that both clients and talent need.
Our speed and proven success also distinguish us from competitors. Recognizing the risks of leadership gaps, we move fast to fill executive roles in 90 days or less, while our consulting practice has secured talent for clients in less than two weeks. We’ve seen a success rate exceeding 95%.
Additionally, we believe in strategic partnerships and true accountability. Our consultants integrate quickly to optimize operations and stay engaged to report on bottom-line impact. By prioritizing transparent communication and a results-oriented approach, we have built a 30-year legacy of delivering lasting value for our clients.
“Clients choose us to do more than fill leadership roles; they want to source talent capable of building, integrating, and governing AI systems at scale.”
The Consulting Report: How would you describe your firm’s culture?
Tony Uyehara: As part of our parent company, Randstad, our culture is fundamentally people-centric, equitable, and growth-oriented. It is built on five long-standing core values: to know, to serve, to trust, striving for perfection, and promoting all interests simultaneously.
In practice, this means we champion continuous learning and career development through our “Together We Grow” initiative. We also foster an open and accountable environment that relies on continuous, forward-looking feedback rather than traditional evaluations. Above all, we are purpose-driven, united by the belief that providing fair, equitable work ultimately benefits society as a whole.
The Consulting Report: How has the growing adoption of AI changed the needs your clients bring to Tatum?
Tony Uyehara: The prevalence of AI has undoubtedly changed how clients approach Tatum by Randstad for support. Clients choose us to do more than fill leadership roles; they want to source talent capable of building, integrating, and governing AI systems at scale. Today, organizations are eager to implement AI systems that power more agile and strategic financial functions, and they need AI integration leadership, data architects, and automation specialists that can support these implementations.
While clients still seek our expertise and support for ERP migrations, we’re seeing more clients interested in guidance on AI adoption and workforce adaptations around AI, helping organizations shift from pilot programs to full enterprise adoption while reskilling existing employees. We also see growing demand for uniquely human capabilities as routine tasks get automated. Mandates have evolved from simple staffing to strategic workforce transformation, blending technical AI talent with the human skills that sustain it.