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EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA Managing Director - Process Controls Automation

LOCATION: US - Flexible location

COMPANY: European Process Controls Automation Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: USA General Manager with proven sales skills and management of a foreign firm's US operation.

Recruiter seeks, a USA Managing Director, on behalf of a European manufacturer of specialized process control automation equipment and instrumentation. Candidates probably best suited will be Sales Directors or National Sales Managers who have had multi-regional territorial and multi-industry key account management exposures. German or Dutch language skills a strong plus. The USA Managing Director must be prepared to do extensive nationwide travel.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Industrial Automation

LOCATION: US location TBD

COMPANY: German Industrial Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic General Manager, experienced in managing rep firms and distributors. Strong leadership skills, collaborative management style

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a highly regarded German leader in the industrial automation sector, a President for their USA business unit.

• The Divison President will establish major annual sales and marketing objectives.

• The Divison President will prepare annual budgets … Sales Projections, Profit & Loss Pro-Forma and Capital Investments.

• The Divison President will identify critical issues and key objectives that must be addressed in the forthcoming year … e.g. new product introductions, new sales aids, training, organizational goals, etc.

• The Divison President will determine, define and communicate strategies and sales programs to management team, sales organization, and operational staff … to focus the organization on common goals, key objectives, and implementation activities.

• The Division President will define and implement Sales Representative, Distributor and sales policies consistent with desired corporate image and business philosophy.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA General Manager - Medical Equipment

LOCATION: US - Northeast - New Jersey

COMPANY: European Medical Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager with proven sales skills and management of a foreign firm's US operation. German language skills a plus.

Recruiter seeks, a USA General Manager, on behalf of a European medical equipment firm, which is a leader in their sector. The General Manager should have experience as General Manager at a medical equipment/ medical device firm in sales, marketing, finance and logistical operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Telecom Sector General Manager - Semiconductors/ Electronic Components

LOCATION: US - California (Silicon Valley)

COMPANY: US Semiconductor/ Electronic Components Products

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Semiconductor or Electronic Components General Manager with strong marketing experiences in the telecom equipment and networking equipment field. General Manager with experiences in managing both fabless and fab operations an added plus.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major US firm in the semiconductor field, a General Manager whose product lines serve the telecommunications equipment sector. The General Manager will have full profit and loss responsibility for all fab and fabless semiconductor product line operations. The General Manager provides leadership for all direct functions dedicated to the business unit, including Market Management, Product Management, Marketing, Application Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing to maximize pretax profit.  Cooperates closely with all indirect product line functions to maximize market share for all products within the Telecom market segment.  Works closely with Worldwide Sales, Finance and other staff members to achieve company goals. The General Manager develops, formulates and executes short and long term business plans. Keeps abreast of product, market, technology and applications trends and provides leadership for new product and new technology development. Drives continuous improvement, cost reduction, yield improvement, quality improvement, supply chain development, asset management control and ensures the highest customer service level. Builds and maintains a team of excellence through careful selection of key personnel including promotions of existing employees. The General Manager performs periodic operation reviews at manufacturing locations and other direct functions. Makes certain that consistent practices and controls are in place on a worldwide basis.  Ensures that all actions and activities, internal and external to the business unit, are performed ethically, lawfully and with a high degree of integrity.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Canada Managing Director/ President - Consumer Services

LOCATION: Canada - Ontario (Toronto)

COMPANY: Major Multinational Financial Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales-oriented fast growth financial services Canada President capable of expanding consumer services store locations across Canada. Fluent English; fluency in French a very strong plus.

Recruiter seeks a Canada President or Canada Managing Director for a fast growing multinational consumer services firm. The Canada President will be the highest executive level for the firm's Canadian operations. The Canada President will be responsible for executing the firm's aggressive growth strategies for the next 5 years and drive profitable financial results. The President should have experience in the consumer services sector, particularly involving the establishment of service stores or kiosks utilizing small staffs.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: US - California (Silicon Valley)

COMPANY:  Well funded Consumer Electronics Startup Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) coming from a strong sales and marketing background.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a large Asian conglomerate, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a startup consumer electronics division that will soon launch a highly marketable consumer device. The CE0's principal role will be to devise the strategy to sell and market the firm's product in North America and Europe, but responsibilities will be global. Candidates ideally have had experiences as VP Sales and Marketing at successful consumer electronics firms. Travel will be extensive, including frequent trips to Taiwan and China.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Consumer Products

LOCATION: US - California (Los Angeles)

COMPANY: Medium sized consumer products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Retail industry experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to lead growth.

Recruiter seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), on behalf of a growing retailer of consumer products. Firm's products have a great reputation for their attractive design, impeccable quality and competitive price. Products are sold as branded merchandise, and private label arrangements are also developed. The role of the CEO is to manage growth of the firm, including the expansion of retail channels.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President (CEO, North America) - Service Sector

LOCATION: US - Southeast (South Carolina)

COMPANY:  International Service Sector Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: President with strong analytical and organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent negotiation skills; excellent people skills. Ability to tolerate ambiguity and stress.concentrate on his/her role as CEO North America.

Recruiter, on behalf of an international services  firm, seeks a President or CEO, North America, who would be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The US Division President (CEO, North America) will manage the growth and operations of the US Division in order to maintain short- and develop long-term financial and organizational viability while fulfilling commitments to customers. Effectively manage all aspects of the Company’s operations in North America.

--The President or CEO, North America will ensure effective allocation of limited resources across all areas of the Company to accomplish customer-driven priorities.

--The President or CEO, North America will develop and maintain an organisational structure for effectively integrating all operational departments.

--The President or CEO, North America will develop and implement processes, systems, policies and management structures as needed for a maturing organization, including ensuring the Company meets its statutory obligations and operates accounting, commercial, and other policies consistent with the parent company guidelines.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Medical Devices

LOCATION: US - California (Silicon Valley)

COMPANY: Medical Device Startup

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, startup Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with strong sales and marketing and business development experiences

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a well funded early stage medical device startup, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who can build a lean team to build market share.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Fabless Semiconductors

COMPANY: Fabless semiconductor firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established fabless semiconductor firm based in Silicon Valley and with worldwide locations, a Chief Executive Officer. The CEO would ideally have a minimum of 10+ years' experience in a leadership position in the semiconductor and intellectual property areas. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) should have experience at small to medium sized fabless semiconductor firms.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Medical Devices

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro-Boston, Massachusetts)

COMPANY: Medical Device Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Well respected medical device industry CEO with strong industry relationships.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a medical device company, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO leads firm’s growth and expansion and is responsible for executing the established business plan and ensuring financial, operational, quality, business development, compliance, strategic development, and staff management & leadership objectives are achieved. MBA or equivalent industry experience consisting of 15+ years of progressive executive level management within the medical device industry.

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for firm’s vision, and motivates, leads, and empowers others to achieve organizational goals

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key clients and vendors to facilitate the accomplishment of business goals

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, federal and international standards relative to the design, development, and manufacture of medical devices

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ensures the adequacy and soundness of the company’s financial structure reviewing all capital expenditure requests and arrangements for additional finance-funds

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ensures appropriate staffing is in place to maintain compliance with the QSR, ISO 13485, 2003 and other applicable regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO / President- CPG (Processed Foods)

LOCATION: Canada (Ontario)

COMPANY: Canadian Processed Food Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: "Big company training and professionalism" mixed with an ability to readily understand the needs of a growing medium sized firm. Unbureaucratic Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "Heavy hitter" and visionary leader, combined with an ability to nurture and communicate well with existing staff.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of Canadian processed food company, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with an ability to run a medium sized and growing company with both domestic and international sales. The position requires a leader with a strong sales and marketing background who has the ability and drive to make a truly great food company. The position of CEO/ President would be to provide the leadership and strategic direction for a food manufacturing and processing company with two locations in Canada serving the domestic Retail and Food Service industries with both Branded and Private Label products. Equity participation is offered as firm's philosophy is one of partnering with management.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager/ US Country Manager- CPG (Processed Foods)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro-New York/ New Jersey)

COMPANY: European Processed Food Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: CPG Executive with ability to start up US operations

Recruiter seeks on behalf of Italian processed food company, a General Manager. Main duties: Set up and Manage start up (initially marketing organization); Manage relationship with third parties (production, sales-distribution); Full P&L Responsibility; Form a team, inspiring leadership. The General Manager should have strong skills in Business Development and Growth Management; Strategic thinker; Understanding of the US food distribution market and finance

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Consumer Electronics Sector General Manager - Semiconductors/ Electronic Components

LOCATION: US - California (Southern)

COMPANY: US Semiconductor/ Electronic Components Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Semiconductor or Electronic Components General Manager with strong marketing experiences in the consumer electronics sector: Computers and Peripherals, Games, GPS, PDA, Audio and Video Entertainment Equipment, Telephone handsets, Digital Home Hub, Appliances & White Goods, Office Equipment, Battery Cells

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major electronics firm, a General Manager of firm's Consumer business segment. The Consumer Products General Manager provides leadership for all direct functions dedicated to the business unit, including Market Management, Product Management, Marketing, Application Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing to maximize pretax profit. The Consumer Products General Manager cooperates closely with all indirect product line functions to maximize market share for all products within the Consumer market segment. The Consumer Products General Manager works closely with Worldwide Sales, Finance and other staff members to achieve company goals. The Consumer Products General Manager keeps abreast of product, market, technology and applications trends and provides leadership for new product and new technology development.  Performs periodic operation reviews at manufacturing locations and other direct functions. S/he makes certain that consistent practices and controls are in place on a worldwide basis, ensures that all actions and activities, internal and external to the business unit, are performed ethically, with a high degree of integrity.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: C-Level Business Unit Head (Retail)

LOCATION: Canada - TBD

COMPANY: Leading Retail Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, results-oriented CEO, COO, President, Managing Director or General Manager with a substantial track record of success in the Canadian retail sector. Must have an ability to manage fast growth. Preferably coming from a sales and marketing background, with additional managerial oversight of operations, merchandising, finance, etc. Strong leadership abilities, charismatic, able to execute change, accountable.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading retailer, a CEO, COO, President, Managing Director or General Manager, who would provide leadership and manage all strategic and day-to-day operations of firm's Canadian business unit. This position must assure operational excellence by aligning and leading all departments to ensure business goals are met; developing & implementing a successful strategic business plan focusing on long-term sustainability and organic market expansion; establish and report operational metrics; maintain and expand firm's consistent brand image; finally, take full accountability for the Profit & Loss of the Division.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA Managing Director - Automotive Sector

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY: European Automotive Sector Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very results-oriented, well organized, Managing Director from the automotive sector. Startup experiences required

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading European firm in the automotive conversion/ retrofitting sector, a US Business Unit Managing Director. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the US Managing Director should have high organizational capabilities and business management. The US Managing Director should be dynamic and with a proactive personality. Bringing excellent management capacity, initially the Managing Director will coordinate a team of 10 people as well as coordinate marketing activities. The US Managing Director will manage all the activities of business marketing, logistics, operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Machine Tools

LOCATION: Canada - Ontario (metro-Toronto)

COMPANY: Canadian Machine Tool Firm

Recruiter seeks on behalf of Canadian machine tool company, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is able to help a growing firm build on its successes of the past two years, especially in Asia and North America.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: North America Managing Director (Software)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Washington, D.C./ Northern Virginia)

COMPANY: European Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, results-oriented North America Managing Director. Expert knowledge of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM), sector

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of medium sized software firm USD$40 million), a North America Managing Director . Reporting to the Group CEO, the North America Managing Director will be responsible for U.S. and Canadian operations. Responsibilities of the North America Managing Director:

•   Developing the N.A. business plan and strategy in accordance with growth plans

•   Provide the N.A. organization with the vision and leadership to carry out its mission.

•   Maintain N.A. staff focus on its mission and vision and balance organizational priorities through an inclusive strategic planning and management system.

•   Provides expert sales leadership to the USA & Canada field sales & marketing organisation to ensure the ongoing success of the company.

•   Planning and budgeting of  N.A.  Business to align with global strategy

•   Provide excellent judgment in researching, organizing, analyzing and implementing opportunities for exceptional business growth in N.A.

•   Through his/her leadership, improve the organizational operations by developing the N.A. Region Management Team into a strong and cohesive unit.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Alternative Energy

LOCATION: US - Pacific Northwest

COMPANY:  European Windpower Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A knowledge of electrical grid and power purchase agreements is crucial

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a European alternative energy firm, a Chief Operating Officer (COO). The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The C00's principal role will be to spearhead firm's growth in the Pacifc Northwest.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO - Alternative Energy

COMPANY: Early stage startup Alternative Energy equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: CEO must have strong presentation skills, along with a track record of successful business management. Previous contacts with targeted customers, nationally and internationally, would be of greatest interest. Experience working at General Electric, or in the turbine industry could be helpful.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a Photovoltaics power equipment startup, a CEO, whose focus will be in negotiating and closing large utility contracts for joint venture power production. Independent product tests of firm's product reportedly indicate significant efficiency increases over older silicon photovoltaic panel technologies. The CEO candidate should have experience working with VC's and investment banks would be considered a strong plus. CEO Candidates from a PV or other renewable energy background would be helpful. A mix of successful startup and large company experiences would be of interest.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: North America CEO - Enterprise Software

LOCATION: USA

COMPANY:  Fast growing European enterprise software firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented CEO. Pragmatic CEO. Hands on VP Sales type. Ideally started with large companies and also had successfully managed smaller companies. CEO, President, General Manager or VP Sales with experience selling software in the enterprise content management sector , electronic discovery sector, etc. a strong plus.

On behalf of a major European enterprise software firm, recruiter seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for firm's US and Canada business unit, The company is experiencing a 66% growth rate, and will need a CEO who can manage growth, as well as knowing how to execute sales of software. The North American unit consists of 15-20, and is expected to grow to 50+ in one year's time. The North American CEO should have an entrepreneurial mindset, and should have been a top sales performer. Since the North American unit is the key unit of the firm's growth, the North American CEO should also become a Board member.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Retail

LOCATION: TBD

COMPANY: $2 billion+ American Retail Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Retail industry experienced President, to lead an important, high growth division. Must have strong charisma, rooted in a well documented track record of success in the retail sector.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of $1 billion+ iconic American retailer, a Division President. This unit makes maximum use of its 3 channels --stores, catalogue business and e-commerce -- and the Division President should be prepared to provide energy and visionary leadership to these aspects of sales and marketing. The position requires a strong retail industry experience, which could include a variety of management profiles.

LOCATION: US - California (San Diego)

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading electronics and electromechanical power components manufacturer, a President, Alternative Energy Products, who will provide business leadership in a key growth area for the corporation. Initially under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the President of the Alternative Energy Division is responsible for defining, planning, developing, and implementing the business unit’s short and long-term strategic goals and objectives, and the policies and procedures under which the organization operates, ensuring the maximum profit and return on capital, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Experience in the wind power (wind turbine) and/or photovoltaic energy markets is required.  

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Software

LOCATION: US - Midwest (Michigan)

COMPANY:  Telecom Software Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented, very hands on, aggressive general manager.

Recruiter, on behalf of a well established software corporation, seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO), who will work with the existing CEO to provide comprehensive leadership, strategic vision, operating management and market representation for the firm. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the overall financial and operational performance of the company and maximization of value. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will understand how to manage a Balance Sheet. The COO will be a well rounded and experienced software sales professional who will focus on evaluating, enhancing and executing the company’s strategic plan. The candidate will be a principal thought leader in helping roll out solutions and securing multiple high-end customers.

•   Be accountable for the financial performance of the business, with P&L responsibility.

•   Together with the CEO, develop, communicate and implement the Company’s overall strategy and operating plan.

•   Establish financial forecasts and metrics for the Company to ensure alignment with Board-approved Company objectives.

•   Help deliver a technology/product roadmap that will reinforce and grow the Company’s position across key target markets.   

•   The COO will actively represent the Company at the highest levels to prospective partners/customers, including telecommunications carriers, government entities, corporations, universities, and system integrators.

•   Evaluate and explore potential opportunities, identify and monitor competitive issues, and capitalize on the core strengths of the business positioning the company for long-term revenue growth and profitability. This will include evaluating government contracting opportunities directly and through partners.

•   The COO will assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current organization relative to the firm’s business direction and build/maintain a strong team required to support the overall strategic plan.

•   Effectively make the transition to CEO over a specified period of time.

To achieve this, the new COO will require accountability for performance against defined business objectives and establish proper reward systems to measure and recognize achievement. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) must effectively communicate risk and opportunity to the Board in a way that leads to decisions and implementable programs including infrastructure, investment and development, financial structure, and sales and marketing programs, while forecasting and measuring corporate performance against a solid operating budget.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Managing Director (Software)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New York/ New Jersey)

COMPANY: European Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Entrepreneurial Business Development Advertising "insider"

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of European software firm selling to leading global advertising firms, a Managing Director for their new American divison. Firm needs an advertising industry "insider" who has direct contacts with CEO's of leading US advertising firms. German fluency a plus

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Software

LOCATION: US - Southwest (Dallas, Texas)

COMPANY:  Major Software Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented, very hands on, aggressive general manager.

Recruiter, on behalf of a diversified software corporation, seeks a President for a software division serving the corporate travel sector. Experience selling complex IT solutions, especially to this customer base, would be helpful.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Wireless Communications

COMPANY: Wireless technology startup

Funded by a successful major Japanese corporation that has a reputation for progressive management approaches in its startup incubator division, a year old wireless startup seeks a business savvy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who could grow this startup. The Japanese founding company has been aggressively making venture investments in privately-held start-up or early-stage companies in various IT segments, including computer software, state-of-art semiconductors, wired or wireless networking & communications areas. The firm's value proposition is providing their portfolio companies with the best possible marketing solutions around the world through the firm's worldwide business networks.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Software

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY:  Telecommunications Software Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented, very hands on, aggressive general manager.

Recruiter, on behalf of a privately held software firm providing software billing solutions, seeks a President. The President  should have strong sales experiences and an ability to mentor an effective sales team.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Advanced Materials

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Boston, Massachusetts)

COMPANY:  European Advanced Materials Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: President balancing technology and business development

Recruiter, on behalf of a European multi-division firm, seeks a President for a US nanotechnology acquisition. The Business Unit President will be reporting to a Group President. 

•   Successful management within various budgetary constraints or targets

•   Develop and implement appropriate business plan

•   Ensure effective reporting & control procedures are in place

•   Awareness and implementation, where appropriate of industry best practice tools & techniques

•   Define and execute a new business strategy

•   Responsible for maintaining effective and positive relationships with key customers

•   Involvement in the shaping and delivering of the future strategy of the business

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: US - California (metro-Los Angeles/ Orage County)

COMPANY:  US Electronic Components Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented, very hands on, aggressive general manager.

Recruiter, on behalf of a Southern California electronics firm,  seeks a General Manager. The General Manager will --Manage the internal sales and eng department as well as the sales rep organization in the US

--Assist in managing and coordinating sales activities and communications of established European and Asian subsidiaries and Joint Ventures and customers.

--Participate and provide input for marketing programs to promote the Company and its products to customers and prospective customers.

--Plan, execute and manage sales and marketing programs to grow sales at a rate that meets corporate financial and market share growth goals.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: US - Midwest (Detroit, MI)

COMPANY: Asian automotive battery manufacturer

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing ISO-9001 certified Asian lead acid battery manufacturer, a person who could serve as CEO of their startup US division. Candidates from within the US automotive market are desired, and people with an ability to start up a business unit or company in this sector would be of greatest interest. A background in sales and marketing would probably be necessary, but candidates with a variety of general management experiences could be considered, if they came from this client's product sector.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Affinity Marketing Company

COMPANY: E-commerce outsourced services startup

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of small 5-year old e-commerce services startup, a CEO with strong experiences selling into the non-profit sector. Firm sells outsourced solutions in an affinity marketing business model. Firm provides integrated and consolidated outsourced operations. A person with a strong sales background, particularly in sofware and IT services, would be of interest. Experience in building and managing a profitable company would be a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Energy Services

LOCATION: US - Southwest : Texas (Houston)

COMPANY: Leading European Energy Services Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented General Manager with strong contacts in the Houston Oil and Gas sector

Recruiter seeks a General Manager for a leading European firm serving the Oil and Gas, Chemical and Energy sectors. Position reports to the CEO/COO. The firm employs 2,000 worldwide, and it has a longstanding reputation of strategic partnerships with clients in the oil & gas, energy and chemical industries to supply services that reflect the very latest technological developments. The firm has a very customer driven approach and a business structure that supports specialized markets. The objective is to grow the business substantially. Total employees reporting to the US General Manager will be approx. 200. The BU is being transformed into an organisation supplying customised services focussed around integral solutions. The Business Unit Manager (General Manager) drives sales and profitability growth through formulating and implementing targeted policies and programs. S/he provides direction and leadership to the USA team. Achievers will find an exciting job in a dynamic international organisation.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager- Aerospace

LOCATION: Canada - Quebec (Montreal)

COMPANY: Canadian division of multinational aerospace corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager must be able to assess the current situation, outline a course of action, and execute the plan to improve communications, delivery, cust rels, etc. This position must possess a high degree of integrity to represent the best interest of the company and its customers.  Proven turnaround management and leadership skills along with excellent communication abilities are essential.  Fluent French and English

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a multinational aerospace corporation, a turnaround General Manager with strong aerospace experiences and great leadership skills. The General Manager will manage smooth transition into new ERP environment; facilitate the relocation with minimal negative impact to business; improve internal 'team' approach. The General Manager will manage successful rapid 787 business expansion; execution - (profitability, cost, quality, and delivery) at or above expected benchmarks.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY:  Well Funded Biotech Startup Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An operationally capable pharma Chief Operating Officer (COO) who also could map the firm's IPO process from personal experience with IPO's

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well funded startup pharmaceutical firm, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO is a well regarded technical head and founder, who needs a Chief Operating Officer to provide guidance in the IPO process, meet with Wall Street for IPO Q&A's, lead the IPO roadshow, and also evaluate internal business operations.

A software company that develops and markets innovative products that significantly improve the personal computing experience, seeks an operations-oriented President/ COO. Firm's products are essentially “shrink-wrapped” consumer software with the exception that it will distribute them directly to the consumer via internet download. Recruiter is targeting Bay Area candidates in Mountain View, Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, San Francisco, etc.)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager, US Business Unit - Industrial Automation

LOCATION: US - Northeast

COMPANY: European Industrial Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic Managing Director, experienced in managing rep firms and distributors. Strong leadership skills, collaborative management style

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a highly regarded European leader in the industrial automation sector, a Managing Director, for their USA business unit. The duties of the Managing Director:

• Establish major annual sales and marketing objectives.

• Prepare annual budgets … Sales Projections, Profit & Loss Pro-Forma and Capital Investments.

• Identify critical issues and key objectives that must be addressed in the forthcoming year … e.g. new product introductions, new sales aids, training, organizational goals, etc.

• Determine, define and communicate strategies and sales programs to management team, sales organization, and operational staff … to focus the organization on common goals, key objectives, and implementation activities.

• Implement activities, programs and policies that create and su pport the desired company culture.

• Regularly (monthly) Monitor and Help Manage the Actual Budget … Expenses, Profit and Loss, Cash Flow.

• Interact with customers and the sales organization to implement policies, achieve goals, and address image objectives.

• Mentor, motivate and develop the operational management and direct factory sales team.

• Create a company culture that is consistent with desired market image (the indisputable leader in the sector)

• Manage a growing, profitable operation. 

• Determine pricing strategies and prices based upon market conditions, competition, and business objectives.

• Define criteria for the selection and recruitment of Sales Reps and distributors.

• Define and implement Sales Representative, Distributor and sales policies consistent with desired corporate image and business philosophy.

• Prepare and maintain Sales Rep and Distributor Agreements consistent with desired corporate image, sales policies, and business philosophy.

• Develop and implement promotional plans consistent with budget and sale objectives … e.g. media selection & cost negotiations, advertising themes, publicity, direct mail, E-marketing, trade shows, training opportunities, etc.

• Work with Webmaster to develop and maintain an effective, up-to-date web presence consistent with sales and other business objectives.

• Formulate strategies and plans for the introduction of new products.

• Identify and secure products that will complement firm's core business, and enhance firm's sales program.

• Continue to build and strengthen firm's “brand” equities …

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Vice President - Aerospace

LOCATION: US - Midwest (Cleveland, Ohio)

COMPANY: Major US Aerospace Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: AS9100-experienced, financial savvy, multi-site aerospace sector general manager. Experience in metals fabrication a strong plus

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading aerospace products firm, a Senior Vice President, whose chief role will be to oversee multiple business units in the US, Canada, and Europe. Reports to President of Operating Unit. MBA with 10+ years experience in a financial management role working within the aerospace industry; or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training. Provides overall management and direction of the Group through the supervision of subordinate General Managers. The Senior Vice President will be:responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the group’s business plan to ensure ROI and profitability objectives are met.

--Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.

--Insures all financial and accounting functions are conducted in an ethical and professional manner.

--Provides direction for all sales activities within the group.

--Ensures effective program management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer processes.

--Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.

--Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.

--Insures that all human resource functions at each assigned facility are carried out ethically and in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Consumer Services

LOCATION: US - California (San Diego)

COMPANY:  Leading Consumer Services Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A very sales oriented General Manager. Operationally, the business unit is well run. It needs a General Manager who is dynamic and has a strong record of growing a consumer services sales business

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading corporation in the consumer services field, a General Manager for a presently small regional business unit that they want to expand nationally. The successful General Manager will assume full operating responsibilities for management, direction, and expansion of the Business Unit.

The General Manager reports to the Division President but will regularly interact with other members of  the corporation's senior management team, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

A fast growing computer peripherals/ multimedia consumer electronics firm whose sales are approximately $20 million, seeks an experienced, visionary, and high energy General Manager to help grow a small sales, distribution, and customer service group for the expected next stage of growth. The General Manager role  can potentially lead to a Chief Operating Officer (COO) role. (Recruiter is targeting LA, Orange County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Sheet Metal Fabrication

LOCATION: US - California (Southern California - Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, etc.)

COMPANY:  Division of large industrial group

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Highly disciplined team player. Business-oriented General Manager. Ideally ME/MBA. General manager with demonstrated experience in both sales growth and cost structure improvement is very important to success in this position.

Recruiter, on behalf of a large, multi divisional industrial corp., seeks a business unit General Manager. The major role will be to grow this $30million unit. The General Manager will be an experienced business leader with strong vision, including a successful track record of managing P&L for a profitable division within a manufacturing environment. Experience in sheet metal fabrication, welding and machining preferred. The General Manager will provide strategic leadership and will possess an energetic, forward-thinking and technically sound skill set. The General Manager must be able to set the strategy for achieving both sales growth and product mix diversification while optimizing margins, profits, asset utilization and return on investment. The General Manager must be able to build, develop and motivate the management team. Must be comfortable and effective from the factory floor to customer and supplier interaction.

Electronics startup company with plans to integrate voice recognition technology into a variety of consumer electronics products, seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The ideal CEO candidate for this position will be coming out of a business development background who has had significant experience closing deals with major cable TV companies. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) candidates coming from companies making set top boxes (General Instrument, Scientific Atlanta, etc.) would be perhaps most appropriate, but a CEO candidate from a hardware or software company with strong MSO contacts could be considered. CEO candidates  from cable TV companies themselves can also be considered for this challenging position. (Recruiter is targeting Atlanta, GA, Orlando, FL, Raleigh, NC, Roanoke, VA, etc.)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Hi-Volume Mechanical Components

LOCATION: US - Southeast (eg., Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Raleigh, NC; Greenville, NC)

COMPANY: Multinational industrial and automotive metal products supplier

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on, highly sales-focused general manager able to lead multiple site operations across North America

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established European international leading supplier to the automotive and industrial markets, a General Manager, who will be responsible for the complete P&L of these operations. This position will have a strong focus on sales. The company globally has captured nearly 50% of worldwide market share. A mix of hands on and strategic work will be required in sales in order to grow US, Canadian and Mexican business that has not been optimized in the last years. Few competitors, a high value added product and a dynamic top management willing to move fast and take calculated risks, make the possibilities of growing the business exciting and rewarding. In addition, the Group has just laid the foundation to start sales in Mexico, and the future General Manager of North American operations is expected to build on these efforts. Frequent travel in North America & Mexico, occasional travel to other worldwide locations. Also a priority is to ensure that the team creates the lowest cost structure, including in manufacturing.  A top-level management team is in place that makes this part of the job easier.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO/ President - Manufacturing

COMPANY: Small Custom Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) must have strong leadership ability, strong cost accountability experience (especially manufacturing cost), and an ability to keep targets.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of US $6 million assembly firm, a President or Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with solid experience in manufacturing costing, ideally with specialized, custom assembled products. Operation consists of under 100 employees assembling specialized mechanical products. CEO candidates with experience in the recreation vehicle market would be a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Fabrication - Aerospace Components

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

COMPANY: Major Metal fabricated parts manufacturing firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, financially savvy, aerospace components or metal parts experienced general manager. Experience supervising multiple plants a plus. Provides overall management and direction of the Fabrication Group through the supervision of subordinate General Managers.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major international firm fabricating metal parts for the aerospace, automotive, and other markets, a Vice President, Fabrication. The position oversees 3 plants in North America. The VP Fabrication reports to a Senior Vice President.

1.  Responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the group’s business plan to ensure ROI and profitability objectives are met.

2.  Responsible for ensuring group’s goals and objectives are consistent with overall corporate objectives from parent company.

3.  Responsible for administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.

4.  Directs and coordinates activities of subordinate management to insure attainment of goals and objectives.

5.  Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.

6.  Confers with Senior Management to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.

7.  Ensure safety and welfare of employees, customers, and visitors while on company property.

8.  Insures all financial and accounting functions are conducted in an ethical and professional manner.

9.  Provides direction for all sales activities within the group.

10. Ensures effective program management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer processes.

11. Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.

12. Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.

13. Insures that all human resource functions at each assigned facility are carried out ethically and in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

A key business unit of a well established aerospace precision mechanical components corporation seeks a General Manager for their Wichita operation. The General Manager carries full P/L responibility. The person also must have a great business development ability to represent the company before key aerospace customers. Recruiter is targeting people experienced in running companies with sales from $10-30 million in annual sales and staff numbers from 100-500 people, although all qualified candidates will be seriously considered.

An early stage privately held billing software company seeks a General Manager. The GM is responsible for the overall operation, management and direction of the software business unit. This position of General Manager likely fits best a person who seeks a responsible and stable position in a smaller, well established company environment. Candidates who might be knowledgeable of the companies in the cable TV (MSO) or rural telephone company markets might be of great interest. The recruiter is targeting candidates in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Oregon or Washington might find this beautiful small city location of special interest.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Business Services

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Maryland)

COMPANY: Major B2B Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Division President with competence in both operations and sales management. Entrepreneurial. An effective President who has demonstrated strong analytical skills and sound financial acumen in $20M + businesses

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading US B2B firm, a business unit President. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The President would oversee and manage all aspects of the division operations in order to ensure maximization of company profits and sales growth. Provide leadership, direction, and administration of all aspects of the divisional activities to ensure accomplishment of objectives. Purpose:

-- To run the company and drive growth & profitability

-- To develop long term strategic planning based on competition, market changes and new technologies.

-- Serve as the primary spokesperson and representative of the company

-- Maintain and continuously improve the company business systems and processes

-- Set high standards for all aspects of company functions.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President - Semiconductor Capital Equipment

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY: Major US Semiconductor Capital Equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager with technical and marketing background. Min 10 years' experience in the Semiconductor capital equipment field

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading US semiconductor capital equipment maker, a Vice President/ Business Unit Manager, who, reporting to a Senior Vice President, would be responsible for:

•   Product marketing

•   Product development

•   Technical and after-sales support

•   Engineering, including development, design, and systems engineering

•   New business development

•   In addition, the VP/Business Unit Manager will have responsibility for Operations to ensure the effective delivery of products to customers, management of inventory, and cost reduction initiatives.  

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - IT Services

LOCATION: US- California (Bay Area)

COMPANY: Asian IT Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chief Operating Officer (COO) with strong sales and marketing expertise among Fortune 500 clients

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of fast growing Asian IT Services firm, a US-based Chief Operating Officer (COO), who, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), would be responsible for executing the goals of firm's international strategy as well as managing the company's day-to-day operations. The focus of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be on business development and delivery of firm's products and services.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Taiwan General Manager - Semiconductor Distributor

LOCATION: Taiwan

COMPANY: Leading Semiconductor Distribution Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Taiwan General Manager with strong sales development and operations expertise in the semiconductor distribution field.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major firm in the semiconductor distribution field, a Taiwan General Manager.

- Electronic Engineering Degree

- 10-15 Years Experience in Management and Taiwan Semiconductor Distribution

- Strong Product Knowledge of Semiconductors, especially as a Taiwan semiconductor distributor

- Fluent Mandarin, Acceptable Spoken and Written English

- Building Up Good Relationship with Vendors and Customers Management

- Good Management Skill and Strong in Team Building

- Good Knowledge of Taiwan Electronic Market

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Hydraulics

LOCATION: China (Suzhou)

COMPANY: Leading European Automotive hydraulics firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese. All around good business professional with a strong Profit and Loss experience. China General Manager must have experience working in a Western Business either in China or abroad. Must have good business management expereince and vision to grow the business. Experience in automotive parts manufacturing a strong plus

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of a European hydraulic equipment manufacturer serving the OEM and automotive markets. The China General Manager reports to the Senior Vice President for Europe- India- Asia.

---The China General Manager will have full P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility for China operations.

---The China General Manager will be responsible to commercially drive the business to build market share in China.

---Co-ordinate the formulation and implementation of the Company strategic plan.

---Direct and coordinate the preparation and reporting of budgets, forecasts.

---Work with the management team to achieve ownership when formulating the annual budget, and then drive the business to ensure it is met.

---The China General Manager will promote continuous improvement activities throughout the operations.

---Activities as assigned related to and in support of the Quality and Env Management Systems.

---By example, the China General Manager will drive a culture within the company that is dynamic, entrepreneurial and professional.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Automotive Products

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Leading German Automotive Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of a European automotive products manufacturer that is the world's biggest producer of their product type. Reporting to the Global CEO in Germany, the China Division Manager will coordinate European purchasing organization contacts with Chinese suppliers, visit customers all over Asia, manage the product development organization in China, and participate in build up of domestic sales organization all over China. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese; German skills a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia-Pacific Managing Director - Logistic Services

LOCATION: China (Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen or Hong Kong)

COMPANY: European Logistical Services Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Asia-Pacific Managing Director, PRC or ROC national, with some education and/or work experience in Europe or USA.

Recruiter seeks an Asia-Pacific Managing Director on behalf of a major European logistics firm. The Asia-Pacific Managing Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Asia-Pacific Managing Director will be the P&L owner responsible for expansion strategy into Asian markets. Potentially, the Asia-Pacific Managing Director could eventually move to the CEO position. Must be fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Korea Country Manager - Food Service

LOCATION: Korea (Seoul)

COMPANY: Leading American QSR Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Korea General General Manager with strong knowledge of franchising; results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Acute business acumen, knowledge of development, knowledge of marketing and leadership skills that highlight the ability to influence. Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Korean languages.

Recruiter seeks a Korea Country Manager, on behalf of a leading US QSR chain. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), International, the Korea Country Manager will have span of Control: Restaurant Operations, Development (RE and construction), Marketing & Menu, Supply Chain.

Role Overview: The Korea Country Manager is a key member of firm's International Leadership Team and is charged with leading a dedicated support team focused on driving / enabling franchisee operational effectiveness, profitability and restaurant growth.  This includes developing and implementing strategies and tactics that drive top-line sales, traffic, customer satisfaction and restaurant operating profit (ROP).  The Korea Country Manager is also responsible for effectively managing relationships with the master franchisee leadership that enables and drives increase market share and net unit growth. The Korea Country Manager has full P&L accountability for the Korea consumer business.  This includes effectively utilizing and partnering with Support Center resources to augment the team's needs and capabilities.

Role Responsibilities: Create clear expectations, goals and accountabilities for every person in the Korean Support Team.  Set a clear personal development plan for each person and provide feedback on a quarterly basis. Develop and implement with the master franchisee  an annual business plan structured in a Roadmap for Korea that …

o   Drives positive transaction and comparable store sales growth

o   Increases year-over-year franchise AUVs from ____ to ______

o   Increases profitably (ROP) by x %.

o   Improves "operational excellence" metrics such as speed of service, GEM and MMS

o   Ramps up unit growth by a net ___ restaurants ( ___ new; ____closed)

---Develop and implement a service plan process to sustain focus with the master franchisee  leadership review for attainment of business plan goals.

---Responsible for nurturing a positive and productive relationship with the master franchisee  leadership which promotes accountability and respect between firm and the master franchisee .

---Delivers year-over-year on development targets for new unit growth and net restaurant counts by utilizing effective development processes, securing sound real estate and efficient construction methodology.

---Effectively conduct QBR's to include post meeting action items and follow-up.

---Ensure timely and effective communications with Support Center Team.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience (KSAs):

---Master's Degree preferred, but at a minimum Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; ten or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

---Must have in-depth knowledge of restaurant operating processes and workflow; excellent analytical and problem solving skills; experience with computerized back office systems and POS systems; ability to establish and maintain strong teams.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: ASEAN Country Manager - Food Service

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Leading American QSR Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Southeast Asia General Manager with strong knowledge of franchising; results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Chinese or Bahasa M/I languages.

Acute business acumen, knowledge of development, knowledge of marketing and leadership skills that highlight the ability to influence.

Recruiter seeks an ASEAN Country Manager, on behalf of a leading US QSR chain. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), International, the Singapore/ SE Asia Country Country Manager will have span of Control: Restaurant Operations, Development (RE and construction), Marketing & Menu, Supply Chain.

Role Overview:  The Singapore/ SE Asia Country Country Manager is a key member of firm's International Leadership Team and is charged with leading a dedicated support team focused on driving / enabling franchisee operational effectiveness, profitability and restaurant growth.  This includes developing and implementing strategies and tactics that drive top-line sales, traffic, customer satisfaction and restaurant operating profit (ROP).  The Singapore/ SE Asia Country Country Manager is also responsible for effectively managing relationships with the master franchisee leadership that enables and drives increase market share and net unit growth.

The Singapore/ SE Asia Country Country Manager has full P&L accountability for the Singapore/ Southeast Asia business. This includes effectively utilizing and partnering with Support Center resources to augment the team's needs and capabilities.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia CEO, Asia COO, Asia VP Sales - Internet B2C Firm

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: Very fast growing US internet firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: smart, talented, ambitious people with a strong interest in entrepreneurship

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a very fast growing US internet firm that is now active in 40 countries, an Asia CEO, Asia COO, and Asia VP Sales

- Drive growth

- Implement strategic goals and objectives of organization throughout all company departments (Research, Sales, Merchant Management, Editorial, Customer Service, Finance and Admin)

- To give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization's philosophy, mission, strategy, and its goals and objectives.

- Master of Science or MBA degree

- A proven track record and strong motivation to drive the growth of firm

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work under pressure with excellent organization and coordination skills

- Highly driven individual who likes to build new business

- Fluent in English

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager – Joint Venture - Aviation

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY:  Leading Global Aviation Sector Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: JV General Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Driven with high energy

Recruiter seeks a General Manager, on behalf of a leading global aviation sector firm. Reporting to the JV Board, the General Manager’s duties and responsibilities include executing strategy, formulating policies and implementing best business practices in ensuring the smooth establishment, implementation and operations of the Joint Venture. Job Accountabilities:

•   Key driver in ensuring the establishment, implementation and the success of the JV.

•   Plan, direct and organize activities to ensure the JV’s overall goals and objectives are achieved while providing customers with a quality training experience;

•   Ensure the JV standards, policies and processes are met and are compliant with industry best practices based on JV partner’s standards, policies and other industry best practices;

•   Act as an advisor to the Board on objectives and policies for effective management of the business and answer relevant queries that may arise from JV partners;

•   Direct preparation of business plans and present to the JV Board for approval;

•   Responsible for annual budget process and ensuring targets approved by the JV Board are met;

•   Ensure accurate and complete weekly, monthly, quarterly reports are distributed to JV partners and Board as required;

•   Determine accurate staffing levels for the JV operations and monitor such levels to ensure productivity and efficiency by using metrics;

•   Accountable for Quality Management System of  the JV;

•   Develop and implement a strategic plan to capitalise on the fast paced development in Asia

•   Maintain commitment to client satisfaction and ensure superior customer experience ;

•   Accountable Manager for the JV towards all regulatory bodies in Asia

Qualifications:

•   Proven track record of successfully establishing Joint Venture Companies in Asia or other parts of the Asia Pacific region.

•   More than 15 years experience in managing  businesses and growing revenues and profits year over year;

•   Specific Joint Venture experience within the aviation industry especially the  training and simulation sector will be an added advantage

•   A graduate, in a business, finance or engineering discipline. An MBA qualification would be preferred.

•   Strong cultural awareness and experience of both Asian and American business practices.

•   Good negotiator and previous experience in handling Senior Management and BODs of Multi National Corporations

•   Strong background and experience with Asian customer base

•   Very solid negotiation skills

•   Interpersonal ability and excellent presentation skills;

•   Adaptability and flexibility;

•   A creative thinker, able to relate effectively to complex situations and organisations;

•   The dedication and commitment to meet the expectation and requirements of internal and external customers;

•   The ability to lead and motivate staff and develop and sustain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director- Wireless Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Asian Wireless Consumer Electronics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager/ China Managing Director with strong Chinese manufacturing experience and an ability to run a world class business.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading Asian manufacturer of wireless consumer electronic products, a China Managing Director with strong experience in the wireless consumer electronics field. Experience with profit and loss responsibility would be required. The China Managing Director will be running the China division, including manufacturing facilities, finance, sales and marketing and other departments. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required. Knowledge of Cantonese helpful.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Singapore Managing Director - Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Leading European Business Communications Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Singapore Managing Director with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic

Recruiter seeks a Singapore Managing Director, on behalf of a leading European firm in the field of business communications. Responsibilitie of the Managing Director:

•         Assume responsibility for the overall functioning of the Agency in Singapore

•         Strong business background with ability to grow the revenue of the Agency

•         Be responsible for Profit and Loss

•         Motivate and develop team members consisting of Sales, Account Management and Creative staff

•         Oversee the management of existing accounts as well as the development of new accounts

•         Provide direction to the Sales, Account Management and Creative teams

•         Be involved in concept generation and evaluation of creative work

Requirements: 

•         10 years of experience in an Agency environment. At least 3 years experience in a similar position

•         Experience in ITC below the line communication

•         Strong management experience

•         Track record of building successful client relationships

•         History of success in supporting new business acquisitions

•         Demonstrated ability to think strategically

•         Strong presentation skills

•         Strong written and verbal communication skills (English)

•         Ability to evaluate work generated by the Creative Team

•         Strong contacts in the Information Technology and Telecommunications industry will be advantageous

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia Managing Director - Entertainment (Games)

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: Entertainment (Games) Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  Asia Managing Director, hands-on, with strong business development acumen

Recruiter seeks an Asia Managing Director on behalf of a leading entertainment firm. The Asia Managing Director will be responsible for the set up, organization, and development of firm's Asian operation.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - CPG Solutions

LOCATION: Indonesia (Jakarta)

COMPANY:  Leading Consumer Products Services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  Indonesia General Manager with strong contacts in the food (CPG) sector

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major firm providing advanced solutions for the global consumer products (CPG/FMCG) sectors, a General Manager. The General Manager participates in the formulation of business strategies with top management, participates in the formulation and administration of company policies with top management, and supports top management in sales and forecast reporting of the assigned Business Unit. The General Manager will direct and coordinate activities of the assigned Business Unit to achieve company’s financial and strategic objectives, as well as recruit, manage, and develop human resources within the business unit. The General Manager formulates, plans, organizes and implements sales strategies to achieve business unit sales targets. S/he also will oversee sales programs/ activities for an organizations products and services.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Managing Director - Hydraulic Products

LOCATION: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)

COMPANY: Leading European Pumps Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Vietnam Managing Director with strong sales focus. Fluent English and Vietnamese

Recruiter seeks a Vietnam Managing Director, on behalf of a leading European Pumps Firm. The Vietnam Managing Director should have 5-10 years of experience in Management, and have experience in distribution channels in industrial products

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China President/ China Managing Director - Media

LOCATION: China (Shanghai or Beijing)

COMPANY: Major Global Media Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China President/ China Managing Director with strong sales focus, ideally from the IT sector. Strongly prefer a person with excellent contacts within the China media (print, internet, TV). Strong B2B relationship management and staff mentoring experiences desired. Creative, good manager and mentor. Detail oriented, with track record of successful operational execution. Strong leadership, exceptional interpersonal and social abilities. Excellent capability in coordination and communication, strong sense of responsibility and ambition. Strong capability in judgment, decision-making, planning and negotiation. Mature, hard-working and stable in character. China President/ China Managing Director with a strong sense of commitment and work ethics, charismatic and influential. Proven experiences in leading teams. Advanced management concept, comprehensive understanding in the new mode of management. Adept in developing the corporate strategy, and adopt a holistic approach towards organization development. Familiar with the procedure of operation, management, and other departments. Keen business sense and exceptional track record. Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English writing, reading and comprehension.

Recruiter seeks a China President/ China Managing Director on behalf of a global leader in their media sector. The China President/ China Managing Director would supervise between 150-200 people. The China President/ China Managing Director must be a generator of new ideas, who could help come in with intiative to win new media segments, and be able to develop strategies to advance geographic expansion into secondary Chinese cities. The China President/ China Managing Director  will develop the target and annual business plan for the whole corporation, responsible for the implementation of those plans; refine the corporate governance system and organization structure; in charge of the daily management of business; to achieve the management target and long-term strategy. The China President/ China Managing Director will develop the corporate strategy and propose the business plans, operation policy and procedures according to the board of trustees’ strategic objectives. Responsible for the implementation of those plans the Group or the Board of Directors determined. The China President/ China Managing Director  will be a major contributor to build and grow a professional team, strengthen the internal management, and design the internal organization structure and basic management regulations. The China President/ China Managing Director  will examine and approve the organization regulations and reward/ punishment terms, including the payroll/ bonus scheme, and the post responsibility system (linked with operation target). The China President/ China Managing Director will organize and lead the management meetings, supervise and coordinate different departments’ working progress, chair the administrative regular meetings and seminars, and summarize the meeting minutes. The China President/ China Managing Director reports to the Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales - Asia

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Country President - Industrial Components

LOCATION: Japan (Tokyo)

COMPANY: American Industrial Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Japan President with strong foreign company management experiences

Recruiter seeks a President of a Japanese subsidiary of a US industrial products firm. The Country President reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).The role of the President is to be an entrepreneurial, driven, idea-generating leader responsible for achieving the strategic and financial objectives of the Japan subsidiary as defined by the its parent company. This is to be done through the hands-on leadership of all aspects of the business including marketing, sales, operations, facilities, finance and human resources.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•   Achieve all strategic, operational and financial objectives for Firm.

•   Champion the worldwide firm's culture of efficiency, transparency, collaboration and execution.

•   Represent Firm to customers, vendors and other business associates in an ethical and straightforward manner.

•   Create and submit annual operating plans and budgets that support the strategic direction and budgets set by .

•   Communicate strategic, operational and financial objectives internally in the form of clear tactical objectives, and ensure employees have the resources they need to achieve them.

•   Communicate issues, requirements and suggestions in a clear, concise and consistent manner.

•   Oversee and provide strategic direction to the sales, marketing and manufacturing operations of organization while managing all compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

•   Build a diversified core management team and lead their professional career development. Ensure excellence in each discipline and personally contribute to each area in a meaningful way.

•   Recruit, hire, retain, evaluate, promote and/or terminate the employees of Firm according to the policies of the organization and the applicable Japanese labor regulations.

•   Identify potential opportunities for new business relationships for consideration by

Qualifications

•   Ten or more years of entrepreneurial leadership experience with profit and loss responsibility in a related industry within a fast-growing company.

•   Masters degree in an engineering discipline, general business or equivalent.

•   Demonstrated management skills in the areas of marketing, sales and operations.

•   Ability to believe in and promote (both internally and externally) a non-traditional business model.

•   Fluency in both English and Japanese.

•   Understanding of financial reporting methods and control systems.

•   Working knowledge of Japanese labor laws and related legal requirements.

•   Demonstrated ability to create and sustain a fast-paced, multi-tasked team-oriented work environment.

•   Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China CEO  - Energy Sector

LOCATION: China (Beijing)

COMPANY: Energy JV Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Managing Director/ China CEO with solid business management P/L experience.

Recruiter seeks a seasoned China CEO/ China Managing Director, who is needed to work for an energy company. The company’s parent group owns various assets and projects. The right candidate who has proven his/her abilities will have the opportunity to advance to be a member at the group level to oversee larger scope of the business. Attractive compensation includes stock options and board seat, which could be provided to the right candidate.

-   Appropriate academic and professional experience in the energy sector

-   Active in the professional and business communities related to energy sector

-   Proven knowledge of the whole spectrum of energy sector from exploration to the end use of product

-   The China CEO/ China Managing Director should have a demonstrated skill in strategic management at the senior level to direct and drive the company to higher milestones

-   Experience in reporting to the board of directors and shareholders on company performance and future direction

-   Excellent leadership, organization, and management skill that proves you to be a team builder and team player

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Taiwan General Manager - Semiconductors

LOCATION: Taiwan (Hsinchu)

COMPANY: US semiconductor firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales-oriented Taiwan Managing Director with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese; Taiwanese a plus.

Recruiter seeks a Taiwan General Manager, on behalf of a US semiconductor (MEMS) firm. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Taiwan General Manager will supervise 50-100 employees, most of whom are in operations. The Taiwan General Manager should have strong leadership abilities, a technical background in eng or operations, and good people skills to mentor and motivate staff. At least 10 years management experience, preferably P&L.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Managing Director - Iron & Steel

LOCATION: China (Beijing or Shanghai)

COMPANY: European Advanced Materials firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Managing Director with strong international businesss management background. Chinese (Mandarin) and English fluent

Recruiter seeks a China Managing Director for a major European advanced materials firm selling products to the Chinese steel, iron, cement, petrochemical and foundry industries. The European firm's organization in China consists of several China sales regions, each region serving customers in 4-6 provinces. Each China sales region is managed by a China Regional General Manager who leads a sales force. The sales organization will be served by a production organization. The China Regional General Managers report to the China Managing Director. The firm gives its managers the autonomy they need to drive their strategy and manage their businesses. There is a policy of strong international cooperation, where it is natural to cross borders in order to maintain the high quality which the firm stands for. This opens doors for an international career, as well as providing interesting colleagues from all the world.

The China Managing Director should have had profit and loss responsibility, either as a China Country Manager or China General Manager for the company as a whole, or as a China Sales Director with oversight of the sales and marketing budget. This position requires an aggressive and strategic sales manager-type personality, with an ability to lead a growing organization. Each China General Manager will be the best sales person in their region, and will be expected to mentor and build a sales force from their own example. The China Managing Director, in turn, must be able to recruit and mentor a harmonized group of China General Managers.

--Complete P & L responsibility for China. The China Managing Director is responsible for setting business goals and action plans for the country as a whole, and is responsible to achieve the results to reach the set business goals.

--The China Managing Director is responsible for the development of business, in the regards of growth, profit, efficiency, quality and delivery. This business leader is expected to drive the competence development for the coworkers in the team. The China Managing Director reports to Director of Business Unit Asia & Pacific.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Hong Kong General Manager / Managing Director - Cosmetics HBA Products

LOCATION: China (Hong Kong)

COMPANY: International Cosmetics/ HBA firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chinese/ English fluent Hong Kong Managing Director with consumer products expertise

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established consumer products firm, a Hong Kong based General Manager or Hong Kong Managing Director. The firm is a leading company seeking a Hong Kong General Manager with the following minimum requirements: Must have a minimum of 10 years experience in consumer products sales management; multi-lingual, fluency in English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin); excellent interpersonal leadership and communication skills. Reporting to VP, International Sales, the Hong Kong General Manager is responsible for the development of a strong team of Marketing, Operations and CustServ. The Hong Kong General Manager/ HK Managing Director will be accountable for the sales and profitability of the market, and will provide regular reports regarding strategies, growth, and challenges within the market.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Greater China General Manager/ China Managing Director- Medical Devices

LOCATION: China (Beijing or Shanghai)

COMPANY: Leading US Medical Devices Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Greater China Managing Director with strong management and staff mentoring skills

Recruiter seeks a Greater China Managing Director, on behalf of leading US medical devices firm. Reporting to the President of Asia-Pacific, the Greater China Managing Director of this medical devices and surgical instrument products firm will supervise about 275 people in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. This is a highly-visible role in this very large American based multinational medical device company. The primary objective of the Greater China Managing Director is to provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure Greater China supports the aggressive Corporate growth objectives and provides levels of service and professionalism consistent with Company’s global standards.  The Greater China Managing Director is responsible for annual and long-term profitability as well as the competitiveness of the company’s operations in Greater China (i.e. PRC, Taiwan & Hong Kong). Another critical objective of the Greater China Managing Director is to ensure the development of a stable organization of talented individuals who can execute the strategies in place and to build a sustainable talent pipeline especially for key roles in the organization. Main criteria:

1)     people development/management skills – ability to build individuals and teams; rally them; motivate them and know when to get in/out of the way

2)     strong in relationship dimension in Gallup Leadership profile

3)     thrive in a challenging environment with a fair share of non-constants and ambiguity

4)     culturally-sensitive

5)     high self-awareness with high individualized perception

6)     operated in China before

7)     performance–oriented

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Managing Director - Consumer Products (Foods/ Beverages)

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: European Beverages Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Managing Director with strong FMCG experiences

Recruiter seeks a China Managing Director, on behalf of a French beverages firm with product distribution all over China. China Managing Director candidates should be fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, with strong track records of success in brand management, sales and marketing, distribution and finance. French language skills a plus

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director- Mobile telephones

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Major Asian Cellphone Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chna Managing Director/ General Manager with consumer electronics experiences

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading firm in the consumer handset field, a China General Manager. The China General Manager needs to manage and oversee 400+ employees and control company structures.  Must be able to support production needs. Must able to work under pressure.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Automotive

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: European Automotive Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Ideally China General Manager with strong sales record of selling automotive products --auto parts or capital equipment-- to the off-highway vehicle industry in China (local and foreign manufacturers). Strong interest in stability and in growing a small Chinese business unit as sales director with responsibilities as China General Manager.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading German manufacturer in their field, a China Sales Manager with strong experience selling into the Chinese automotive industry. Profit and loss responsibility would be a strong plus, and an ability to lead a sales staff is key. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English; German useful.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Metals

LOCATION: China

COMPANY: Multi-billion dollar Japanese multinational firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Trustworthy, fast paced China General Manager with metals experiences at western firms. Experiences in powder hydride, blending and consolidation; roll forging; machining and surface cleaning and treatment, a plus. Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin). 5-7 years experience in General Management, including full P&L responsibility for organization. Experience managing sales and distribution operations a plus. Experience in the electronic consumable industry is ideal. Demonstrated ability to establish product recognition in local market and generate customer contacts. Demonstrated success in Operations Management including experience with LEAN methods. Thwe China General Manager must possess excellent presentation and analytical skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate with all levels, both verbal & written.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major Japanese multinational corporation, a China General Manager. Position reports to a US based Business Unit General Manager. The focus of the China General Manager is to improve operational and quality standards of a Chinese subsidiary. Secondary duties involve developing B2B sales. In this key leadership role, the China General Manager will be responsible for managing the overall operations. Annual sales budget initially will exceed US$5 million and is expected to grow rapidly from there. Overall responsibility for managing both the revenue and cost elements of the income statement. Oversee sales functions as well as all day-to-day operations of the business.

--Develop & execute strategic plans to ensure all market goals, sales budget and profit objectives are achieved.

--Oversee ongoing analysis and sales forecasting for the markets involved.

--Oversee management, development and motivation of all technical and support employees.

--Analyze and control expenditures to conform to budgetary and plan requirements.

--Monitor Market and Competitive situations closely.

--Oversee all Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance and Support functions, maintaining a “Copy Exact” philosophy with US operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Vice President (China Managng Director) - IT Services

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: International IT Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Managing Director with strong leadership abilities, fluent English and Mandarin Chinese

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading international IT services firm, a China Managing Director (China Vice President), who would be responsible for the China business unit's revenue and profit. A strong sales and marketing background is desired for the China Managing Director, who would be expected to lead the charge in expanding the current customer base.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Managers - Advanced Materials

LOCATION: China (Beijing, Qingdao, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.)

COMPANY: Major European Advanced Materials firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: results-oriented China General Managers, with a sales focus on the steel, cement and petrochem markets. MBA a plus

Recruiter seeks various China General Managers for a major European advanced materials firm selling products to the Chinese steel, iron, cement, petrochemical and foundry industries. Each China sales region is managed by a China General Manager who leads a sales force in 4-6 provinces. The sales organization will be served by a production organization. The firm gives its managers the autonomy they need to drive their strategy and manage their businesses. There is a policy of strong international cooperation, where it is natural to cross borders in order to maintain the high quality which the firm stands for.

The China Regional General Manager should first consider himself/herself as a "China Sales Manager" and secondarily as a "China General Manager." Candidates who feel that sales is something that other people should do, would not be suitable for this position. This position requires an aggressive and strategic sales manager personality, with an ability to lead a growing organization. Each China General Manager will be the best sales person in their region, and will be expected to mentor and build a sales force from their own example.

--Complete P & L responsibility for the region. The China Regional Manager is responsible for setting business goals and action plans for the region, and is responsible to achieve the results to reach the set business goals.

--The China Regional Manager is responsible for the development of the business, in the regards of growth, profit, efficiency, quality and delivery. This business leader is expected to drive the competence development for the coworkers in the team.

--The first mission is to build a regional sales organization from scratch, including recruiting of the sales force and the building of customers’ relations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Building Materials

LOCATION: China (Guangzhou)

COMPANY: Fast growing US building materials firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chinese-English bilingual China Managing Director with strong operations management experiences. Fast paced and quality-focused

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing US building materials firm serving the high-end hospitality industry, a China Managing Director. Reports to Company President and the Board of Directors. Will be responsible for all Asian Product Manufacturing, all Asian Staff associated with product manufacturing, Communication and Resolution of all issues with Asian Manufacturing Partners, Asian Engineering Staff, Quality at all Asian Manufacturing partners, communicating  USA Product requirements to Asian Manufacturing Partners, assuring that Asian Manufacturing Partners meet USA product requirements. The China Managing Director must build a Robust Asian Organization to support 100MM annual Asian Product Manufacture, as well as oversee the Logistical Systems to ensure timely finished product delivery.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam General Manager - Furniture

LOCATION: Vietnam (Hochiminh City)

COMPANY:Startup European Furniture firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Vietnamese-English fluent Vietnam General Manager, ideally with experience in furniture manufacture

Recruiter seeks a Vietnam General Manager, on behalf of a European startup face that is setting up a furniture factory in Vietnam to fabricate luxury furniture and interior products for luxury villas around South East-Asia. The Vietnam General Manager would run the firm's business and factory in Vietnam, including from the early startup phase. Experience in P/L essential.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Oil & Gas

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: Major Asian Petrochemical services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: COO with SE Asian petrochemical sector experiences

Recruiter seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO), on behalf of one of Asia’s leading providers of integrated subsea engineering solutions to the oil and gas industries. Firm provides mobile gas (CNG & LNG) infrastructure in Asia. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will report to the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will be assisting in the general management and performance of the company as dictated by the overall strategy agreed by the Board of Directors.

•   To assist the Group CEO in building and leading an effective and cohesive executive management team with effective succession planning;

•   To assist in the evaluation of the executive management team;

•   To assist in representing the Group CEO in his absence to bankers, regulatory authorities, shareholders and the board of directors;

•   To assist in the creation of an appropriate vision and long term strategy for the company to be agreed by the Board;

•   To assist in developing and putting in place strategic operating plans and budgets for each of the  business units and departments that reflect the long term objectives and priorities of the Board.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia General Manager -Petrochemical Services

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Major US energy services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Asia Managing Director/ General Manager with consumer electronics experiences

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading American firm in the O&G services field, an Asia General Manager.

--Responsible for the overall profitability, future development and growth of the Malaysian and Singaporean Companies (MSC).

--Responsible to ensure that the Companies comply with all legal requirements.

--Generate and implement written policies that address the requirements of personnel, client’s suppliers, and ensure that they are complied with by all employees.

--Responsible for the quality of the Companies services and products.

--Responsible to lead strategic business development within the companies through involvement in high level client visits, marketing and sales plans and overall promotion of company's services and products to the marketplace.

--Responsible to measure management performance.

--Responsible to review and approve all Company contracts with clients and suppliers.

--Responsible to prepare and implement current and long-term objectives for the Companies and measure the attainment of these goals.

--Represent the Company in its relationships with major clients, alliance partners, bankers, government bodies and professional societies.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Senior General Manager/ Vice President - Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: China (Guangdong Province)

COMPANY: Major Asian Consumer Electronics Audio Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales-oriented China General Manager with strong results-orientation. Potential to grow into Chief Operating Officer (COO) or President role. Fluent English and Chinese Mandarin.

Recruiter seeks a China Senior General Manager, on behalf of leading Asian audio electronics manufacturer. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the China Senior General Manager/ VP, would be responsible for the improvement of production and to upgrade the current production efficency. The China Senior General Manager/ Vice President would need to consolidate all of firms' Asian factories cost, manufacturing, and marketing, and be responsible for the company P&L.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Automotive Products

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Leading Taiwan Automotive Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of leading Taiwan automotive products manufacturer. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the China General Manager should be able to manage all China operations of the firm, including a factory in China, oversight of China sourcing and purchasing for China operations, budgeting and finance, and sales and marketing. Experience at a leading world automaker or leading automotive supplier would be required. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese; other languages a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia General Manager - Machine tools

LOCATION: Major Asian location

COMPANY: Asian distributor of major machine tool brands

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales-oriented turnaround Asia General Manager

Recruiter seeks an Asia General Manager, on behalf of a leading firm inthe cutting tools, metrology equipment field. The Asia General Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Major duties:

Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with the entire team Setting goals, communicating these goals to the entire team and coordinating the work necessary to accomplish them  Creating and maintaining improvements on all systems and procedures Strengthening customer relations through exemplary service and outreach to the community  Hiring of employees and all disciplinary actions

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Corporate Vice President or Managing Director - Cable Television

LOCATION: Major Asian capital

COMPANY: Leading International Investment Bank

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Cable TV Asia Managing Director

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading investment bank, an Asia Managing Director or Corporate VP who has had experience in digitalization in leading markets of Asia, the US or UK, and who has a sense of how to make this happen. Should understand content deals. Business savvy, and able to judge content deals. Works well with customers and understands how to win them to the more expensive digital market.

 - Oversee cable television investments

 - interaction with senior management

 - review of business issues, acquisitions

 - review of current and new technology options

 - understanding of content strategy

 - strategic thinker for the investment

 - review of performance

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Japan Managing Director - Specialty Chemicals

LOCATION: Japan (Tokyo)

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Japanese-English bilingual Japan Managing Director/ Japan General Manager with good sales expertise. Self-motivated, hands-on, strong communicator, strategic.

COMPANY: Major US Chemicals firm

Recruiter seeks a Japan Managing Director for a major American chemicals firm. Position reports to the CEO (Chief Executive Officer). 10+ years of staff management experience with department management experience included; 15+ years of overall business/industrial work experience. P&L management experience mandatory. The Japan Managing Director must be able to generate business and establish a pipeline for future growth.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Food Ingredients

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Major European Food Ingredients Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Managing Director/ China General Manager with an ethical and aggressive approach for a startup Jont Venture

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading European food products firm, a China General Manager. The firm is a €400 million company with subsidiaries in over 20 countries. Total staff is over 2000.  The China General Manager will start up a sales organisation with the objective to start up production within 1-2 years and step by step grow the company.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director  - Flavoring Ingredients

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Major Flavoring Ingredients Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Managing Director with strong reults-oriented sales approach

Recruiter seeks an Asia Managing Director, on behalf of a leading global manufacturer of food flavoring ingredients serving the fast food and beverage sectors. Supervision will include sales, marketing, manufacturing and finance.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China CEO  - IT/ Software Development

LOCATION: China (Qingdao)

COMPANY: Major European IT Supply Chain Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China CEO with solid international business management skills

Recruiter seeks a China CEO/ China Managing Director for a major European IT Supply Chain Services Firm that is establishing their first company in Asia. Position reports directly to the Corporate CEO. Previous work experience in US, Australia or UK is a must. Operations start-up, Liaison with vendors, Working with prospective clients, Operations Mgmt.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Japan General Manager/ Japan Country Manager - Medical Devices

LOCATION: Japan (Tokyo)

COMPANY: Major US Medical Device Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, Japan Country Manager with strongly unbureaucratic, results-oriented business management style. 10 years experience in sales; 5 years (preferred) in sales management and managing P&L

Recruiter seeks a Japan General Manager/ Japan Country Manager on behalf of a leading American medical device firm. The Japan General Manager/ Japan Country Manager will be the driving force for business in Japan. The Japan General Manager/ Japan Country Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing business strategies and ensuring that both sales and profit goals are achieved or exceeded. The Japan General Manager/ Japan Country Manager will manage the Business in Japan including Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Clinical/Technical support

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Managing Director  - Metal Parts

LOCATION: Vietnam (Hochiminh City)

COMPANY: Major European Metal Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Vietnam Managing Director with strong western business skills

Recruiter seeks a Vietnam Managing Director, on behalf of a European manufacturer serving the industrial and high tech sectors. Reporting to the Group CEO in France, the Vietnam Managing Director will be responsible for this new factory and business unit. Fluency in English and Vietnamese; French skills a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Hospitality

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Leading American global hotel company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China CEO who understands China market potential well

Recruiter, on behalf of a world leading hotel sector company, seeks a China CEO, with world class experience in this sector at the General Manager, President, or VP levels. Person must be entirely fluent in English & Mandarin Chinese. Experience preferably from a sales or business development background is preferred. Experience in the franchising aspects of the business would be strongly desired.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia General Manager - Scientific Instruments

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: Major European Scientific instrument firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Asia General Manager who is a self starter with a high energy level who could lead a team with high morale, based on team spirit.

Recruiter, on behalf of a leading manufacturer of analytical instruments, seeks a General Manager in Asia. The Asia General Manager will develop and implement a Sales & Marketing strategy based on the requirements and possibilities of the local market. The General Manager will be responsible for the ‘day to day’ management of the local organization, including:

-   Organizing an adequate sales team

-   Organizing service & support

-   Manage and supervise the distribution

-   Profit and loss

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer (CEO) -  Insurance

LOCATION: China (Hong Kong)

COMPANY: Hong Kong based insurance company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who understands Hong Kong market, which may help him or her to grow the business. Experiences in other Asian markets, especially SE Asia or China, of great interest

Recruiter, on behalf of a Hong Kong based Asian insurance company, seeks a Hong Kong CEO, min. 15 years in insurance, including min. 3 years in Hong Kong). Fluent English & Mandarin Chinese. Experience preferably from a sales or sales and operations background.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Industrial Plastics

LOCATION: China (Ningbo, Zhejiang)

COMPANY: WOFE division of US firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chinese-English bilingual China General Manager/ China Managing Director with ability to improve efficiencies at Chinese plant in order to permit expansion

Recruiter, on behalf of a plastic products division of a US corporation, seeks a China General Manager. This position reports directly to the Corporate President. The China General Manager will be a "hands-on" leader who will accomplish the day-to-day tasks in order for the facility to meet its profit objectives. Responsibilities for this China General Manager only include the operational areas of the business (Manufacturing and Operations, HR, IT and Finance).  

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Taiwan General Manager - Hydraulics

LOCATION: Taiwan

COMPANY: Major French Global Hydraulic Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales-oriented Taiwan Managing Director with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic

Recruiter seeks a Taiwan General Manager, on behalf of leading European hydraulics manufacturer based in France. Reporting to the Group President, the Taiwan General Manager should be able to manage all Taiwan operations of the firm, totalling under 500 people. Experience at a major US or European firms selling to the industrial market would be of greatest interest. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese required. Taiwanese and French languages would be considered a plus

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager- Metals

LOCATION: China

COMPANY: Major Multinational Chemical Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The initial goal of the China General Manager is to improve the China Business Unit's operational and quality standards. There is also excellent potential to sell products into the industrial B2B market, so a China General Manager would also need to be someone capable of growing a business. Experiences at China divisions of firms such as Solvay S.A, Celanese AG, Entreprise Miniere et Chimique S.A, etc. might be of interest. The China General Manager must be fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. Experience with LEAN manufacturing strongly desired.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager on behalf of a major multinational chemicals, metals and advanced materials firm. The China General Manager reports to a Business Unit Managing Director. In this key leadership role, the China General Manager will be responsible for managing the overall operations of a Chinese subsidiary company of a multi billion dollar international corporation. Responsibilities of the China General Manager:

--Develop & execute strategic plans to ensure all market goals, sales budget and profit objectives are achieved.

--Oversee ongoing analysis and sales forecasting for the markets involved.

--Oversee management, development and motivation of all technical and support employees.

--Analyze and control expenditures to conform to budgetary and plan requirements.

--Monitor Market and Competitive situations closely.

--Oversee all Manufacturing Operations and Quality functions, maintaining a “Copy Exact” philosophy with US operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam General Manager - Medical Equipment

LOCATION: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)

COMPANY: Asian Medical Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Vietnam General Manager with strong sales experiences

Recruiter seeks a Vietnam General Manager, on behalf of an Asian medical equipment firm. Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required, as is experience developing relevant distribution networks in the country.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Korea Country Manager - Semiconductor Capital Equipment

LOCATION: Korea (Seoul)

COMPANY: Leading American Semiconductor Capital Equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Korea Country Manager with strong track record of success in the semiconductor equipment sector

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major US semiconductor capital equipment firm, a senior level (12-15 years experience) Korea Sales Manager to manage all sales and marketing in Korea. This semiconductor capital equipment firm's primary customer in the Korean market is Samsung. The Korea Country Manager will handle all the day-to-day sales activity, account management, etc. The Korea Country Manager must have excellent English and Korean communication skills and should be aggressive in building the business.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Medical Equipment

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Growing US Medical Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with track record running China operations of a major American or European medical device corporation

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of growing US medical equipment manufacturer. Position supervises manufacturing, sourcing, and finance initially, with sales and marketing functions later.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Korea General Manager - Pharmaceutical Instrumentation

LOCATION: Korea (Seoul)

COMPANY: Major US Pharmaceutical Instrumentation Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Korea General Manager with high integrity, driven, results oriented, down to earth, cost leadership. MNC experience a must. Good understanding of the pharma and life science markets in Korea.

Recruiter seeks a Korea General Manager, on behalf of a leading US scientific instumentation firm serving the pharma, food, chemicals, and research markets. The Korea Country Manager will have full responsibility for P&L and will provide leadership and direction for a high growth business.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Petrochemical Industrial Products (Oil & Gas)

LOCATION: China (Beijing)

COMPANY: Major US Industrial Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of leading US firm making petrochemical equipment.

- Manage the Chinese business to meet quarterly profit and operating goals.

- Keep the Board of Directors advised as to significant developments and normal Board matters.

- Responsible for operational labor performance and efficiency metrics such as direct labor efficiency, realization, utilization and productivity of the China business unit.

- Develop detailed operating budgets for each fiscal year and assure adherence to the operating budget.

- Must have familiarity with USA GAAP based financial statements to interpret and report financial results

- Must have familiarity with USA cost accounting principles

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Petrochem Risk Management

LOCATION: China (Beijing)

COMPANY: Major Global Risk Management Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic, with oil and gas exp.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of leading global firm providing risk management services to the oil and gas industry. The China General Manager will be responsible for the firm's our risk management operations in China. The duties of the China General Manager include budgeting, marketing, business development, team-building, and day-to-day management of the business. The China General Manager will be stationed in Beijing, and the principal duties and responsibilities include

-- Prepare a business plan and obtain approval from the Board of Directors.

-- Establish financial goals and budgets that are realistic and attainable.

-- Lead, identify, and participate in major business development opportunities in China.

-- Staff the organization with talented, motivated people.  

-- Provide ongoing guidance and input relative to quality and timeliness of service.

-- Plan, direct, and monitor the execution of projects.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelors Degree in Eng; MBA or advanced degree preferred. The candidate should have extensive knowledge and experience in managing eng. related consulting firms and experience in oil and gas industry with emphasis in offshore, onshore, and petrochemical industries or related organizations. The candidate must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese and have good English communication skills (speak, read, and write).

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Japan General Manager - Pharmacuticals

LOCATION: Japan (Tokyo or Osaka)

COMPANY: Fast growing US Software firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: In this firm's business culture, they consider EVERY person from CEO on down as a sales person. Japan General Manager candidates applying for senior level management positions (as this position above) should understand that s/he is expected to be a sales person first … manager second.  Managers who are only interested in “managing” will find little respect from colleagues at this firm, even if the person carries a high title (i.e., president, vice president, GM, etc).

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing US interactive visual analytic software solutions firm, a Japan Country Manager or Japan General Manager, focusing on the Japanese Life Sciences market. This individual will be expected to provide sales and sales leadership necessary to drive firm's solutions into the Sales & Marketing organizations of Japan's major pharmaceutical companies. S/he will work closely with firm's sales staff to coordinate efforts in key accounts. Fluency in Japanese and English required.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Taiwan Business Development Director - Semiconductor Fab Market

Reporting to the VP, Asia Pacific - Greater China/ Southeast Asia Region, the Taiwan Business Manager will manage the overall company business operations in Taiwan (Gross Sales US$85 mil; 13 employees growing to 35). Recruiter seeks a strong candidate with proven track record of customer intimacy over a longer period with TSMC's higher level management, would be desired. Customer experiences might also include firms such as Winbond, UMC, Promos, Powerchip, etc. Bilingual - ability to read and write Mandarin Chinese and English language is a necessity.