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AGS Group (AGS)
www.agsgroup.com.hk
10/F, Central Building, 1 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong | E: info@agsgroup.com.hk | T: (852) 3478 7280 | F: (852) 3011 6352
Company Profile
Miss Ada Cheung, Managing Partner
AGS Group (AGS) is a privately owned executive search firm and we have the pleasure of working with a number of Fortune 500 companies in Asia Pacific and United States in helping them identify and recruit key talent in Hong Kong and around the region. While we are majorly specialized in recruitment for property and construction, banking & finance, hospitality and retail sectors, our talent search also covers a wide range of functions:
Ada started her career as a Management Trainee in Banking and advanced as Senior Advisor before she joined the Dun & Bradstreet – an US listed Credit Rating Company. Her last position was the Principle Consultant there. She started her recruitment career since 2007 and finally settled in with AGS as one of the founding member.
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Real Estate & Facilities Management Public Relation & Communications Finance & Accounting Professional & Corporate Support IT & New Technology Human Resources Board & Strategic Advisory Legal Support
We focuses to build “depth” with clients, working with them in more locations and more levels in their organizations, anchored on a give-and-take approach and unrelenting commitment to put clients’ interest ahead of ours. We have proved to be efficient since we know the market better: Our number of days to complete assignments, is much shorter than that of other international search firms. We committed to developing the best local resources with world-class standards. Our consultants are all composed of local talent with strong local networks and intensive knowledge of the local market. We are empowered by a well-integrated Asia-wide network that enables us to pool resources with greater speed and responsiveness, reduce cost of hire for clients, provide value-added services and work as a team seamlessly across borders – over 20% of our searches are Pan-Asia searches.
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With more than 20 years’ working experience in commercial, Ada has a strong proven track record in technical hiring and executive search. She has built trust and strong partnership with the property developers, luxury hospitality operators, global retail groups and semigovernment organizations in Asia Pacific, by helping them identify and recruit key talent in local and regional level.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS LIMITLESS AS THE LIVES YOU’LL TOUCH
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Asianet Consultants (HK) Ltd
www.asianetconsultants.com
702-704 Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong | E: info@asianetconsultants.com | T: (852) 2530 0130
“The future of your business is in the hands of the people that you hire today.” — Akio Morita, Sony
Pakistan, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Australia as well as in Europe and USA.
Who We Are Executive Search • Senior Positions • Specialists with specific technical skills Talent Mapping • Building Talent Pools for Projects • Mission Critical Specialist Positions Competitor Market Intelligence • Organization Structures • Business Intelligence
How We Operate We systematically search for the people you need. We do not advertise. We have a long track record of success in recruiting high quality senior executives and have accumulated a database of over 10,000 high quality candidates.
Mark Geary Chief Executive
Who We Are Asianet Consultants is a specialist executive search company which has been in business since 1988. The expertise of our consultants together with our considerable database and our in-depth assessment methods means that we are able to attract the best people quickly and cost effectively. Few companies have the resources and expertise to do this in-house. Asianet has the experience to act in partnership to assist organisations to develop and implement recruitment solutions regionally and globally. Over 78% of our searches represent repeat business which evidences the trust and respect that Asianet has earned from its clients. We have offices in Hong Kong, China and Thailand. We also have partner offices in India, Bangladesh, Malaysia,
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We know where to find the good people, especially those that are not actively seeking a new job, but are open to considering an interesting new opportunity. Our research is carried out in-house by a research team of 10 staff who speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean. Recruiting in the Asia Pacific region can be a challenge because of the culture and the language. Operating in counties like China and across SE.
Why We’re Different Asia has highlighted the critical need for candidates with increased levels of technical and managerial capability requiring competencies in multi-tasking, multi-cultural management and interfacing with local governments for both Asian and Expatriate executives. Asianet offers clients a different approach to other firms in the talent acquisition industry whereby we are able to provide our clients a combination of executive search, talent mapping and competitor market intelligence.
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EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROVIDERS
Barson Executive Search
www.barones.com
15/F, Island Centre, 1 Greate George Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong | E: brad.miller@barsones.com | T: (852) 9027 0477 Office: (852) 3575 0820
About Barson Executive Search Barson Executive Search has over 20 years of experience in executive recruitment for Banking, Wealth Planning and Trust and Professional and Corporate Services in Asia through Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing Guangzhou, Taipei and Singapore. The founder was the regional leader of one of the first international search firms to be granted a license to conduct executive search services in China in 2003 and subsequently grew offices through Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. Barson Executive Search offers a strong team of experienced consultants specialists in their field and capable of working with clients anywhere in Greater China from Hong Kong.
This detailed and targeted approach ensures that we are “tapping on the shoulder” each potential, experienced and successful candidate for the role and is the most accurate and successful recruitment methodology to identify those experienced, successful and culturally aligned candidates for any strategic or technical role.
As part of its long-term commitment to the Asia market, Barson Executive Search assists clients with all of their executive search needs and is committed to the growth and success of the client’s corporate strategy through the identification and attraction of the most suitable executive leadership team. We have expertise in working with multinational as well as small to medium sized and in particular new start up companies for their growth and development in Hong Kong and Asia. In addition to providing tailored executive recruitment services, Barson Executive Search offers consulting advice on recruiting the ideal talent for a client’s business in Hong Kong, China and Singapore and how this differs in its cultural methodology to other international markets.
About Barson Executive Search Barson Executive Search has over 20 years of experience in research based, targeted, senior search recruitment. Through the process of identification of the experienced candidate market, we approach and discuss the specific client position with each experienced candidate in the market and deliver a shortlist of the most suitable and interested candidates within a 4 - 5 week timeframe.
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Brentwood International Consultants Ltd.
www.brentwood-co.com
Office 1201, 43-59 Queen’s Road East, Admiralty, Hong Kong | E: Info@brentwood-co.com | T: (852) 2111 2600 Brentwood offers a comprehensive package including Executive Search Service and Board Advisory.
Executive Search Service We specialize in placing Senior Executive positions in Retail, Finance, Property and Manufacturing industries for both local Chinese firms and multi-national companies since 1995. Our assignments normally command an annual remuneration package of US$90,000 (HK$700,000) to US$380,000 (HK$3,000,000). Our assignments are not limited to China, but also span across wider regions including Asia Pacific.
Board Advisory Consultancy Our management consultancy arm provides comprehensive merger & acquisition services to represent clients who wish to acquire, divest or combine a business segment. Our role includes locating prospective businesses, analysing the businesses and driving negotiations to a successful conclusion.
Global Network We are the China and Hong Kong representative of a global network with offices in over 30 countries in Europe (Western, Central and Eastern Europe), Asia (China, Malaysia, and Singapore), Australia, South Africa and America (Argentina, Chile, Mexico and USA). We focus on senior management positions, different from a Human Resources Agency. We do not post advertisements as the Human Resources agencies typically do.
Candidates
Therefore, confidentiality is significant and agency advertising is unlikely to attract these “high-caliber candidates” We target high performers who are: 1. Senior management level with stable employment history, 2. Well-known with good reputation and achievements in the market, 3. Constantly traveling within China and overseas and are too busy to do job-searching and submit resumes. When these senior executives look for a new job, they prefer being represented by executive search firms and conduct their job search in a high confidential manner before they resign. We have known these high caliber candidates personally for many years. Therefore, our successful rate is very high.
Clients When there is a new job opening, client is least likely to approach its competitors’ employees. We are experienced in searching the “former” employees of their competitors. Hence, our client will not offend their friendly competitors. We identify and approach the right candidate on behalf of our client using our company name “Brentwood” instead of theirs, to avoid sensitive details, rumors and noise being circulated within the industry. Hence, confidentiality is maintained. If our client approaches the same candidate six months later, candidates will not feel offended.
The industry is small, most of the senior executives and business owners know each other well.
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EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROVIDERS
Fiducia China
www.fiducia-china.com
15/F Overseas Trust Bank Building, 160 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong | F: +852 2810 4494 | T: +852 2523 2171
Related HR Services
For foreign investors, establishing and growing a business in Greater China is challenging and rewarding. Not only are regulations, market characteristics, and talent pools different – they are also in constant flux. As a stable, independent, family-managed business, Fiducia Management Consultants has supported midmarket firms to navigate changes and seize opportunities in China for over 35 years. We are proud to have worked with many of our successful and satisfied clients for decades. With four teams located in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, Fiducia combines international expertise and local know-how to provide Accounting and Tax Advisory, Trade, Corporate Services, Market Consulting, and Executive Search.
Our spectrum of HR solutions goes beyond just helping you find the right talent, enabling us to meet the diverse HR needs of your China business. We also offer the following related services: • Assessment Centre: through a customisable methodology, we help you identify leadership potential within your existing senior management team, as well as accurately evaluate the capabilities of candidates • Outsourced HR: we take over your HR functions in an ongoing or project basis when your in-house capabilities don’t match your needs, covering recruitment, contracts, team management, terminations, and other tasks • Talent Mapping: we map candidates and organisational structures of key competitors to obtain insights that enhance your search strategy • Payroll & Expat IIT Service: we help you handle your company’s monthly payroll, as well as individual tax filings for expats to ensure compliant, timely, and accurate results Get in touch with our Executive Search Team!
Executive Search Our dedicated Executive Search practice helps you find exceptional people who are in tune with your corporate culture and business needs in China, by offering the following advantages: • Industry Specialisation: we have deep expertise in the chemical, med-tech, automotive, machinery, and other sectors • Powerful Network: we leverage our extensive database of potential candidates and solid industry network • Deep China Knowledge: we understand China’s HR landscape and provide the local insights you need • Close Engagement: our strong working relations with clients are built on trust and flawless communication • Strict Confidentiality: our strict guidelines ensure that every project is handled with integrity and full confidentiality • Multinational Team: our Chinese and Western consultants seamlessly manage the cross-border needs of MNCsundertaken are completed with placement, and placements are guaranteed in the first 12 months.
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Stefan Kracht Managing Director contact@fiducia-china.com +852 2523 2171
Thaddaeus Mueller Director tmueller@fiducia-china.com +852 2258 6612
Alexander Vnuk Consultant avnuk@fiducia-china.com +86 21 6389 8267
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FocusCore Recruit
www.focuscoregroup.com
T: +852 3958 2815 | Whatsapp: +9500 1682 | E: hk@focuscoregroup.com
Accelerated recruitment for companies with rapid growth or transformation For foreign investors, establishing and growing a business What type of employers do you partner with? Commercial organisations within diverse industries including American eCommerce, legal, retail, real estate and technology companies. How do you find the best people whilst saving time and money? Traditional recruitment process: 12 to 14 weeks:
CVs Received
CVs shortlisting
Screening interview
HR interview
Line Manager Interview
Final Interviews
FocusCore’s Talent Accelerator: 5 to ten working days:
Meetings Booked
Final Interviews
What do your clients say? ”FocusCore identified a GM for Hong Kong and I was able to have an offer accepted within just three weeks from my first conversation .... accelerated executive search process cut through the usual delays and I was able to hire in record time.” - CEO, global tech business What roles do you recruit for?
FocusCore’s service is fully inclusive:
• Accounting & Finance • Human Resources • Information Technology • Legal & Compliance • Marketing • Senior Executive
Advertising across multiple sites Sourcing (including head-hunting) Selection & screening Expectation management Employee Value Proposition In-depth Interviewing Reducing Time to Hire Referencing
What do your candidates say? “I was impressed at the consultative approach as well as knowledge of the startup community in Hong Kong … emphasised not only the benefits of particular opportunities but also the challenges which I might face to ensure that I was fully informed … passion for accelerating the recruitment process … within three days I had an offer …I recommend the team at FocusCore for anyone looking for employment particularly within startups or for other high growth commercial organisations in Hong Kong.” –Senior Manager at a Tech Startup
CASE STUDY: Tech start-up with regional head office in Hong Kong: Q4 2017 and Q1 2018 5 analysts, 17 x Associates, 5 x Senior Associates, 3 x Managers and 2 x Senior Managers and Director all hired in less than one week. All were screened and interviewed personally.
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EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROVIDERS
www.headsinternational.com Unit A, 11/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, Hong Kong | T: (852) 3708 9539
Company Profile Heads International is a Tier-1 executive search firm with 12 offices across Asia Pacific, Europe and USA. We focus on finding and securing Board, C-Level and Senior Executive talent for Public, Private and Investor-backed clients. Since our foundation in 1998, Heads has built an extensive ecosystem of global talent spanning the Real Estate, Digital & Technology, Retail & Consumer, High Tech Manufacturing, FinTech and Professional Services sectors. Having clients of various business sizes allows us to have a constant inflow of diverse talent from around the world, and so the ability to accurately qualify them for various roles and geographies. Heads helps our clients find both core industry professionals as well as the globally spread-out, scarcely available talent who can help businesses with their digital transformation. We also understand the challenges and opportunities in Real Estate, having worked with multi-billion dollar Private Equity market leaders as well as regional players and investors. Each of our six practices operate globally and seamlessly across geographies and stays attuned to each local market.
Results Our focus on the key sectors combined with our global reach, allows us to provide high quality of process underpinned by a creative and tailored approach to each client’s needs. Our one global P&L model allows us to always establish the best delivery teams across the globe. • • •
80% of our projects are follow-on assignments 50% of executives we place are promoted within the first three years 60% of executives we place stay for five years or more
Cassandra Lee Partner, Global Head of Supply Chain clee@headsinternational.com 852 6162 6554
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Gavin Ng Partner, Head of Professional Services, Asia-Pacific gng@headsinternational.com 86 139 16300064
Heather Grayson Partner, Global Head of Real Estate hgrayson@ headsinternational.com 852 9384 5128
Mike Goldstone Managing Partner, Asia-Pacific & Japan mgoldstone@ headsinternational.com 852 9463 3864
Paul Chau Partner pchau@headsinternational.com 852 9433 6756
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EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROVIDERS
Lim-Loges & Masters
www.LimLogesMasters.com
1 Raffles Place #24-00 Tower 1, Singapore 048616 | E: PAT@LLMRecruit.com / Contact@LLMRecruit.com | T: (65) 6408 0656
TRANSFORMING COMPANIES, TRANSFORMING CAREERS. At Lim-Loges & Masters, we work exclusively with multinational companies seeking to transform their organisations through its people. As professionals specialising in Asia Pacific, we partner companies for the long haul to tackle challenges, minimise risks and manage talent, supported by our extensive resource network and a deep understanding of Asia Pacific’s businesses.
THREE SERVICES. ONE VISION At Lim-Loges & Masters, we own a strong moral obligation to champion companies and individuals in the marketplace and build their sustainability and livelihoods. Our processes are streamlined to secure tomorrow’s leaders and spur transformational change across every client organisation.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH We are an extension of your company’s resource department. Our diverse network of top management candidates is gleaned from extensive search experience that began in the late 1990s. We handpick the finest talents across Asia to give you the edge in securing transformational leaders.
DISRUPTION MANAGEMENT At Lim-Loges & Masters, we work exclusively with multinational companies seeking to transform their organisations through digital leadership. As professionals specialising in Asia, we partner companies to tackle challenges, minimise risks and manage talent, supported by our extensive resource network and a deep understanding of Asia Pacific’s businesses.
TRANSITION MANAGEMENT We help you manage change driven by mergers, acquisitions and organisational restructuring. From designing talent competencies and coaching people to advising on corporate assets including employer branding
Ian Homer Head - Transition Management Practice (Coaching, Training & Development) Singapore
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Lelia Lim Head - Executive Search Practice Hong Kong/Asia Pacific
and diversity in the work culture, we ensure a quality conversation for a smooth transition each time, every time. We offer pro bono work in coaching on a case-by-case basis to non-profit organisations.
YOUR BENEFIT The Lim-Loges & Masters’ Advantage Exclusive Focus Our exclusive focus on senior executive positions ensures clients receive our undivided attention in their drive for business transformation. Asian Experts, Local Knowledge Lim-Loges & Masters specialise in Asia Pacific. Through our familiarity with the region and diverse network, we gain access to the region’s top talents and give companies the local advantage. We work with the best. Long-term Partnerships Effective change takes time. We are long-term partners in our clients’ business transformation. We are here to stay in Asia. Professionalism, Integrity, Quality We emphasise high confidentiality and client satisfaction in every search, supported by rigorous Reference Checks, Academic Verifications and On-boarding Coaching which forms an integral part of our service. Over 98% of the searches undertaken are completed with placement, and placements are guaranteed in the first 12 months. Asian Currency We bill against local compensation to provide flexibilityin Asia.
Tay Lay Luan Head - Transition Management Practice (Organisational Design) Malaysia/ASEAN
Patrick Watson Head - Crisis Management Practice United Kingdom & Singapore
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EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROVIDERS
Tricor Group / Tricor Executive Resources Limited
www.tricorglobal.com
Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong | E: exec-search@hk.tricorglobal.com | T: (852) 2980 1166
Tricor Group Tricor Group is Asia’s leading provider of integrated business, corporate, investor, human resources & payroll, and corporate trust & debt services. Tricor provides outsourced expertise that allows our clients to concentrate on what they do best – building business.
Executive Search Successfully identifying and recruiting talent can be a difficult and time consuming task, which is why companies come to us for their recruitment needs. Organizations who appoint our professional services range from start-ups to multinationals and listed conglomerates. Tricor Executive Resources has over the last 30 years built an unrivalled reputation for integrity and professionalism, based on providing the highest quality search services supported by in-depth specialist resources and expertise.
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We cover a wide array of industry sectors, including: • Banking, Financial Services and Insurance • Consumer Products (FMCGs) • e-commerce, IT and Telecommunications • Listed and Private Conglomerates • Healthcare and Pharmaceutical • Hospitality and Recreation • Infrastructure, Transportation and Logistics • Professional Services
Contact Fiona Yung Executive Director Tricor Executive Resources Limited fiona.yung@hk.tricorglobal.com
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EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROVIDERS
Wellesley
www.wellesleys.com
2408 Nine Queens Road Central, Hong Kong | E: info@wellesleys.com | T: +852 2521-0883
Wellesley is a regional Partnership with a long track record of collaboration with both large world-class global organizations and fast-growing emerging regional firms. Trusted advisors regarding compensation trends, organization structure & design, and market intelligence managed within a bespoke business model. Established Hong Kong headquarters in 2005.
Industry Coverage
Functional Coverage
Financial Services
All Major Functions
Consumer, Retail & Healthcare
All Major Functions
Technology, Media & Comms
All Major Functions
Wellesley Contacts
Sector
Rick Johannessen
Partner, Financial Services
Christian Brun
Partner, Financial Services
Loretta Chan
Partner, Financial Services
Jeremy Harris
Partner, Financial Services
Nicole Lui
Partner, Technology, Media & Comms
Angus Washington
Partner, Consumer & Retail
Wellesley Asia | Hong Kong | Mumbai | Singapore | Wellesleys.com
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Executives’ Global Network (HK) Limited
www.hk.egn.com
Level 17, China Building, 29 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong | E: jwo@egn.com | T: (852) 3978 2636 Contact Person: John Wong
EGN Hong Kong creates relationships and share knowledge
“We build business relationships and share knowledge”
We are an independent, professional network of business executives. EGN Hong Kong is part of the international network, Executives’ Global Network (EGN) with members in 13 countries. EGN is thus the only network to offer knowledge sharing across disciplines, industries, management levels and national borders.
ADVERTISE WITH US Advertising with The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong allows you to communicate to the people who mean business in Hong Kong, U.S. and mainland China. We provide a variety of advertising options including our monthly magazine AmChamHK, our annual Members Directory and Living in Hong Kong - the guidebook for newcomers as well as digitally on our website.
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Published for over forty years 98% of our readers reside in Hong Kong Current circulation over 2,300 in hardcopies per issue that includes members, complimentary requested and paid subscribers International audience (30-plus nationalities) Different editorial topics each issue, with special focuses and supplements Freely distributed via the online version on our website
Our Members Nearly 1,600 members (40 different nationalities) from over 600 organizations including multinational firms, small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations.
Advertising Inquiries Tom Chan E: tchan@amcham.org.hk
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