Established in 2005, Profile is Asia’s leading independent search & selection firm. We provide collaborative solutions to financial services, commercial and professional services clients.
Why Profile?
We use our regional expertise and team of experienced professionals to offer our clients bespoke recruitment and human capital solutions.
Across our offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Beijing, we provide access to a longstanding network throughout Asia, bolstered by a team of consultants and in-house researchers with specialist expertise at the sector and functional level. From market intelligence to executive search, we use robust tools to find and secure the right leaders for your organisation, and offer key market insights to inform your talent strategy.
We are flexible, pragmatic, and personal. We act as partners to our clients, with the single goal of helping them achieve their human capital objectives.
2005
Founded
Profile was established in 2005, and has grown its presence in Asia with offices in Hong Kong (est. 2005), Singapore (est. 2007), Shanghai (est. 2010) and Beijing (est. 2013).
100+
People
We have more than 100 specialists in the region, including a team of in-house researchers.
5,100+
Placements
We have helped more than 5,100 professionals find new roles in Asia to date.
Testimonials
Red Hat
Rebecca Zou
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, APAC
The consultants at Profile possess a consistently deep knowledge of the designated sectors and work with a wide network of well-qualified individuals.
L'Oreal
Tiffany Shi
Senior HR Manager
We are constantly impressed by the professionalism of Profile’s consultants, and they continue to deliver outstanding results.
BlackRock
Donnell Green
Head of HR APAC
Profile has become a thought partner and helped us find outstanding HR professionals from all over the world. We have used Profile for HR searches for the past 7 years, and they have helped us fulfil our vision of having one of the strongest HR teams in the industry. We are very grateful for all the support and professionalism Profile brings to representing our firm.
Xiaoyi Technology
Shengwei Da
Founder/CEO
We were impressed with Profile’s professionalism, deep understanding of the market, and speed in recommending candidates for key positions at our company.
Brandywine Global Investment Management
Tariq Ahmad
Director, Head of Asia
Profile is one of the most reputable specialist search firms in the region. For both strategic hires and industry analysis, they have been consistently impressive, and they take pride in providing a truly tailored service.
Hellobike
Lei Yang
Founder/CEO
Profile left a strong impression as search partners. Their services are professional and their consultants provide great support.
Keep
Ning Wang
Founder/CEO
Profile's approach to executive search has been professional, considered and helpful. Their consultants quickly understood Keep's business and brand values, and were able to communicate concisely with candidates throughout all stages of the search process.
Zurich Insurance
Dominic White
Regional Head of HR
It is refreshing to find a company that really wants to understand both the needs of the business and the needs of the candidate to identify a sustainable match. Profile invests time and effort to achieve this well beyond the initial brief, and without exception the team operate at the same high standard, providing dependability on the company, not just one individual.
NTUC Enterprise
Dan Lin
VP, HR
Deep market knowledge, wide resourceful network, responsiveness, and customer-oriented (thinking on behalf of the company instead of only chasing the dollar). The Profile team have never failed to carry out these qualities with 100% professionalism and enthusiasm.
Values
Integrity
We have a culture built on trust, firmly committed to conducting our business in an open and ethical manner.
Partnership
Driven by a shared goal, we act as long-term strategic partners and advocates for our clients, providing unconditional support.
Commitment
Focused on finding the right solutions, we offer a high level of dedication and a service that strives to exceed expectations.
Global Partners
We maintain strong partnerships outside of Asia, providing our clients with access to global services.
Diversity & Inclusion
Profile is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, organised around a deliberate diversity of styles and perspectives, with professionals from over 15 nationalities. We are committed to operating free of discrimination on any grounds.