EXECUTIVE SEARCH

The G&S Asia Group is a full-service Executive Search Consultancy Network, catering mainly to the needs of German, Swiss and Austrian SME’s in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and other key regions in Asia. G&S stands for “Guidance and Support”.

We manage assignments according to a strict code of ethics, guiding and supporting our clients and candidates, on the way to mutually beneficial placements.


While our core competency lies in executive search, we have a strong track record in sourcing the most diverse professionals, especially for C-level and middle management roles, in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Mainland China and other key regions in Asia.

Next to managing assignments for senior full-time open positions, we also handle searches for Interim Management and provide Change Coaching & Intercultural Trainings to support change and globalization processes within your organization. As add-on services, we consult on start-up or growth strategy, internationalization, and can be your trusted outsourcing partner for selective administrative processes.


C-LEVEL+

MIDDLE MANAGEMENT

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INTERIM

MANAGEMENT

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CHANGE &

INTERCULTURAL
COACHING

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MARKET

ADVISORY

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1
BRIEFING WITH CLIENT

2
JOB DESCRIPTION DRAFT

Scope, Reporting Structure, Qualifications etc..

3
SEARCH

From scratch, no database involved

4
CANDIDATES SHORT LIST

All candidates have been vetted already internally

5
CANDIDATES SHORT LIST

After thorough review and analysis with client

6
REFERENCE CHECK

Third party assessment tool an option if needed

7
JOB OFFER

G&S assists with the job offer contract negotiation

8
ONGOING SUPPORT

Client & new hire support during probation period

C-LEVEL + MIDDLE MANAGEMENT

Successfully sourcing C-level & Middle Management talent in the very competitive Asian market requires an exceptionally strong professional network, industry know-how, and an executive search process that is governed by a strong code of ethics. Our leadership team, consultants and extended partner network all work according to the G&S Asia philosophy of pushing the limits of business excellence without sacrificing on honesty, reliability, and loyalty.

Recruiting exceptional leaders is one of our core competencies. Together with our extended network, we have developed and follow a pragmatic approach by identifying, approaching and motivating 


Potential candidates regarding professional opportunities. Our consultants and researchers come from leadership backgrounds with extensive experience of doing business across Asia, able to understand your overall business strategy as well as recruitment needs.

As a full-service executive search consultancy network, we are your trusted partner from devising the right recruitment strategy up until the successful placement of suitable professionals. Whether you are looking for a country manager, senior sales engineers, or other pivotal role in your global organization, we are your trusted partner.


Recruiting exceptional leaders is one of our core competencies.

Just like any other major market, Japan has its own written and unwritten rules and peculiarities. Whether you are looking for a C-level professional to head your Japanese operation, a sales engineer that has the perfect balance between technology, marketing and sales, or other high level professional, we are happy to be your reliable partner.

Our retainer-based services in executive search cover the sourcing of professionals for high-level full-time positions as well as interim management needs. With every search assignment, we dig very deeply into our professional network, built over decades of business experience by our consultants. Having a mix of local Japanese and German speaking staff and leadership, we at G&S understand your needs, and guide you every step of the way to a successful placement. With our pragmatic approach on identifying, approaching and motivating potential candidates with regards to the position that you are looking to fill, we look for the best professional fit.

What differentiates us are our trusted European connections, our familiarity with Japan’s mentalities as well as our ability to understand your vision, company culture, and immediate as well as longer term needs. Whatever your plans are, feel invited to contact us anytime for a free initial consultation.