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Executive search
Secure the right leaders for your organisation with our tailored executive recruitment & headhunting service. Our industry-leading recruiters connect you with professionals who share your vision and are ready to drive your business forward.
Connecting like-minded leaders and employers through executive recruitment
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 the UK and overseas.
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Our executive search service recruitment connects the best organisations with the brightest leaders. Contact us to find out more.
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Why choose Robert Walters to handle your executive search needs?
- Receive a tailored service. With over 38 years in operation, we have gained a proven record as a executive search firm that delivers a professional service that is crafted to meet your business needs.
- Partner with industry experts. Many of our executive recruiters come from the industries they serve, meaning they have built hyper-specialist knowledge of the industry you operate in.
- Acquire data driven insights. Our executive search and headhunting strategy is highly targeted, defined by the insights from our market intelligence function.
- Take advantage of our global reach. Our International Candidate Management teams have access to the top talent pools from across the globe.
- Share our expertise. Giving you access to our specialist knowledge and in-depth experience though a broad range of insights, advice and thought leadership.
We connect you with expert executive search recruiters specializing across multiple disciplines. Our refined process delivers a tailored shortlist, perfectly aligned with your recruitment brief.
As executive search specialists, we conduct comprehensive research, multi-channel sourcing, and detailed market mapping to create a bespoke talent pool.
This sophisticated search approach provides access to active and passive executives beyond traditional channels, delivering a tailored shortlist to help you find your next leader.
Our track record
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43,000
Executive professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire executive talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
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Eric Mary
Country Head, Indonesia
Eric is the Country Head of Robert Walters Indonesia, a position he has held since 2018, while also overseeing the Vietnam office. With leadership roles across France, Thailand and the Philippines, he brings extensive regional expertise. His track record in building and scaling teams positions him to deliver long-term value to clients and candidates in Indonesia.
Michelle Tanjung
Associate Director, Sales & Marketing and Commerce Finance, Indonesia
Michelle is an accomplished executive search professional with over eight years’ experience. She leads the Sales & Marketing and Commerce Finance teams, specialising in C-level, director and senior leadership appointments across FMCG, healthcare and retail. A former Brand Manager, she combines industry insight with recruitment expertise to secure high-impact talent.
Rika Tantiana
Senior Manager, HR and Tech & Transformation, Indonesia
Rika is an executive search professional with over a decade in recruitment. She leads the HR and Technology & Transformation team, specialising in strategic and technical C-level hires. Known for delivering transformative leaders, she partners with organisations to shape long-term growth.
Rini Kusumawardhani
Senior Manager, Financial Services, Indonesia
Rini is a recruitment leader with over 10 years of experience, heading the Banking & Financial Services, Legal and Supply Chain teams at Robert Walters Indonesia. She specialises in senior-level placements and has a strong track record across the financial services sector. With a Big Four audit background, she brings analytical rigour to talent strategies.
Rachmi Fauzie
Senior Principal, Human Resources, Indonesia
Rachmi is an experienced executive search professional with over a decade at Robert Walters Indonesia. She specialises in senior HR appointments across industries, leveraging 17 years’ commercial experience in FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, mining, start-ups, financial services, automotive and retail. Her breadth of industry knowledge enables precise, impactful hiring.
Andrew Humphreys
Senior Principal, Sales & Marketing (B2B), Indonesia
Andrew is a seasoned executive search professional with 15 years’ experience across four countries and two continents. With over a decade in Southeast Asia, he has led searches in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia, including C-level and functional leadership appointments. His cross-market expertise gives him a unique edge in connecting local talent with global businesses.
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FAQs
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What are the benefits of partnering with an executive search firm?
Access to top talent: Partnering with an executive search & headhunting firm provides access to exclusive networks and highly qualified candidates who aren't actively job hunting.
Industry expertise: Executive search companies offer deep industry insights and expert assessments, ensuring candidates are a perfect fit for your company culture.
Streamlined recruitment: These firms handle candidate screening, interviews, and assessments, significantly saving your organisation time and resources.
Strategic advantage: Utilising an executive hiring agency gives your company a competitive edge by quickly securing top executive talent ahead of your competitors.
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What industries do you specialise in for executive recruitment?
At Robert Walters, we specialise in executive & headhunting recruitment across a range of professional industries. Our expertise includes:
Finance: Recruiting top-tier finance executives such as CFOs, controllers, and treasurers to drive financial strategy and growth.
Corporate Leadership: Placing CEOs, COOs, and other senior executives who can lead and inspire across diverse sectors.
Technology: Identifying leaders like CTOs and IT directors to keep your organisation ahead in the tech landscape.
Healthcare: Sourcing administrators, chief medical officers, and healthcare CFOs to manage and grow healthcare organisations.
Manufacturing and Engineering: Placing executives like procurement managers, VPs of operations, and engineering directors to optimise efficiency and innovation.
Marketing and Sales: Finding dynamic CMOs, sales directors, and other leaders to boost business development and market presence.
Human Resources: Recruiting HR executives, including CHROs and HR directors, to foster organisational culture and drive HR strategies.
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Can you assist with international executive searches?
Harnessing the strength of our international networks and management programs, 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. -
How can I find data to benchmark salaries?
In the realm of executive search, our Salary Survey stands as a comprehensive guide to salaries and hiring trends in Indonesia. Drawing from the analysis of over 100,000 placements, encompassing permanent, interim, and contract roles, our survey offers in-depth insights into Indonesia-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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What are the current trends in executive search in Indonesia?
There is a surging demand for C-suite and senior executives with expertise in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Sustainable/ESG practices to guide local and multinational companies through market disruption. Search strategies are increasingly focusing on "AI-Savvy" leaders and prioritizing soft skills like emotional intelligence (EQ) and change management ability over traditional credentials. Furthermore, due to the limited local pool of top-tier talent, executive search firms are actively leveraging global talent networks while ensuring candidates possess strong local cultural and market insights, often resulting in complex expat/repatriate placements. -
Why does Jakarta have the highest demand for executive search?
Jakarta maintains the highest demand for executive search services primarily because it remains the undisputed economic, commercial, and financial center of Indonesia. The city is the national hub for nearly all major activity, hosting the corporate headquarters for multinational companies, large local conglomerates, the financial services sector (e.g., the Indonesia Stock Exchange), and the most vibrant startup and technology ecosystem. This intense concentration of high-stakes business creates a fierce "talent war" for C-level and senior functional leadership (like Heads of Digital, Finance, and Compliance), forcing companies to rely on executive search firms to discretely access and recruit the elite passive talent—the top-performing leaders who are not actively applying for jobs.
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