Secure the right leaders for your organisation with our tailored executive recruitment and headhunting service. Our industry-leading recruiters connect you with professionals who share your vision and are ready to drive your business forward. Our Malaysia team specialises in connecting you with C-suite and executive talent nationally and globally – in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and beyond.
The right leader in the right place can inspire organisations to reach new heights. Their impact is felt from boardrooms through to balance sheets and share prices. Their performance sets the bar – and their behaviour sets the tone – for everyone who works for and with the organisation.
Finding first class leaders and matching them with the right organisation is a fine art – and we’ve honed this skill over more than three decades. Individual leaders and employers trust us to understand their respective qualities, vision, and capabilities, and to connect them with like minds from across Malaysia and overseas.
Our executive search service recruitment connects the best organisations with the brightest leaders. Contact us to find out more.
43,000
Executive professionals we help start their next chapter
11,000
Organisations who we help acquire executive talent
85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Sammie Sam
Executive Search, Financial Services & Technology, Malaysia
Sammie brings a wealth of experience in executive search, market intelligence, and consultancy. She specialises in placing high-impact C-level executives, board members, and directors across financial services and technology, backed by a strong network built through long-term strategic partnerships.
Lim Chee Ming
Executive Search, Supply Chain & Engineering, Malaysia
Chee Ming is an experienced executive search professional with a technical background in engineering and a strong focus on supply chain, procurement, engineering, sustainability, and agriculture. He recruits senior leaders across diverse industries, with a track record of hiring top-level executives.
Raja Ahmad Muzamir
Executive Search, Financial Services & Human Resources, Malaysia
Muzamir brings over twenty years of experience across international and local organisations. With a strong background in financial services and capital markets, he has spent the past decade specialising in C-Level recruitment, particularly within financial services, Islamic banking and human resources.
Emily Lim
Executive Search, Financial Services, Malaysia
Emily holds a finance and accounting degree from the University of Nottingham. She began her career at Affin Hwang Investment Bank before joining Robert Walters in 2018. Since then, she has successfully placed senior leadership roles, including CEO of an investment firm, Head of Finance, Head of Strategy, and Head of Digital Channels, across banks, insurance companies, and private equity firms.
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At Robert Walters, we specialise in executive & headhunting recruitment across a range of professional industries. Our expertise includes:
We operate in multiple locations across Malaysia, providing localised expertise with a global reach.
Harnessing the strength of our international networks and management programmes, we excel in conducting global executive searches. Our seasoned team possesses the expertise to navigate diverse talent pools worldwide, guaranteeing the identification of ideal candidates irrespective of geographical constraints. Our executive search recruitment & headhunting firm boasts a network spanning over 30+ countries across continents and specialised knowledge in cross-cultural dynamics, we are fully equipped to meet your hiring needs on a global scale.
In the realm of executive search, our Salary Survey stands as a comprehensive guide to salaries and hiring trends in Malaysia. Drawing from the analysis of our placements, our survey offers in-depth insights into Malaysia-specific salary and benefits across various industries.
Request your copy of the Salary Survey guide to accurately benchmark salaries to attract and retain top talent.
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