Executive Headhunting in Malaysia

Source the right executive talent to help your organisation grow and thrive.

Organisations can only rise to the top, and stay there, by engaging the right leadership. Assembling this team can challenging at the best of times, and a significant barrier to organisational performance when pursuing growth targets.

Monroe Consulting Malaysia brings our proven executive headhunting and selection capability to our clients to relieve the pressure of sourcing and selecting these candidates. Our specialised executive headhunting consultants understand the requirements and pressures to deliver results at this level, and will provide the right candidates, on time.

We help you determine which executive talent have the best fit with the requirements and expertise of the role, as well as culture and people fit. This is achieved by closely consulting with you and gaining intimate knowledge of the goals and pressures in your organisation.

Contact us today for an obligation-free discussion about your headhunting needs. Or if you are a professional in search of exciting job opportunities, you can apply here.

Contact Us

Avinash Kumar Manoharan
Managing Director
Monroe Consulting Malaysia

avinash@monroeconsulting.com.my
+603 2771 0310

Avinash is a trained engineer who developed a passion for recruitment. Under his leadership, Monroe Consulting Malaysia has positioned as one of the top, award-winning headhunting agencies in the region. He is a regular influencer in the business community, discussing on recruitment and talent management consulting on platforms such BFM89.9, LinkedIn and others.

Executive Headhunting and Selection

Simply put – we find people with the right skills, experience, and psychological profile to take leadership roles in companies. We do this by working with you to develop a deep understanding of what type of person would be successful in the role and identifying the core competencies and skills that the role requires.

With this knowledge, we tap into our global networks to identify individuals that suit the ideal profile. Our headhunting service extends over the recruitment lifecycle from requisition management, screening candidates, to onboarding and post-performance management. The goal of our dedicated headhunting consultants is to consistently exceed expectations using our broad global candidate pool and professional networks.

Through our focus on understanding your specific requirements and having researched the ability of suitable candidates, we act as a mediator, confidentially reaching out to talent. Our commitment to confidentiality throughout our headhunting process during times of change at an executive level is an essential factor in ensuring your business and potential candidates remain protected.

The result of this process is the consistent delivery of exceptional executive talent to our clients.

About Monroe Consulting Malaysia Headhunting

Monroe Consulting Malaysia is headhunting firm established in 2002. We are boutique search firm that’s large enough to deliver exceptional candidates, and small enough to provide personalised service.

Our team consists of highly skilled and experienced headhunting consultants who have established track records of delivering the right candidates, on time. Monroe Consulting Malaysia is supported by our sister offices throughout Asia, as well as the Empresaria Group which comprises of over 15 staffing brands. This gives us access to a global network of recruitment resources, 24 hours a day, all around the globe.

Our extensive headhunting and recruitment resource, expertise, and global reach means we leave nothing to chance when performing search services for your organisation.  

Monroe Consulting Malaysia Headhunting Awards

Our proven track record and industry recognition ranks us among the top headhunting firms in Malaysia and Asia-Pacific.

  • 2024 Human Resources Vendor Awards, Best Executive Search Firm

  • 2024 Human Resources Vendor Awards, Best Mid-Management Recruitment Firm

  • 2024 Human Resources Vendor Awards, Best Provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services

  • 2019 Human Resources Asia Awards Malaysia, Recruitment Agency of the Year (Silver)

  • 2018 Human Resources Asia Awards Malaysia, Best Candidate Experience by a Recruitment Solution Provider (Gold)

  • 2018 Human Resources Asia Awards Malaysia, Best Newcomer (Silver)

  • 2018 Human Resources Asia Awards Malaysia, Best Client Experience by a Recruitment Solution Provider (Silver)

  • 2018 Human Resources Asia Awards Malaysia, Recruitment Agency of the Year (Silver)

  • 2017 Human Resources Asia Awards - Best Newcomer Malaysia (Gold)

  • 2017 Human Resources Asia Awards - Best Candidate Experience Malaysia (Bronze)

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Headhunting Malaysia Testimonials

  • ​It was a real pleasure to work with Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia. We worked with Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia on selecting a profile for a relevant position in our company. We are ver satisfied with the level of support that we received from Monroe. The Executive Recruitment Consultant has made communication very easy and managed the process in a very efficient, straightforward and collaborative manager. The support we received from Monroe helped us find the best candidates and make the best decision.

    Sujatha

  • ​It has been a very good experience working with Monroe Malaysia team. The team is very quick and prompt in their responses. They have always been ready to modify search according to our requirements. As we both work in different time zones the comfort was always maintained by the team. The Consultant is energetic and is always on his toes to take on challenging roles and always come up with unique requirements.

    Vineet

  • ​The most important aspect of our recruitment is the understanding of the role. The consultants are very attentive to our explanations of what the role/roles required. Our industry is very niche and we also understand some of the difficulties involved in our recruitment process; and can be quite challenging for them. Despite of these challenges, they have delivered according to our expectations. Communication is excellent.

    May

  • ​I've had dealings with a fair few recruitment agencies in the past, but Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia is the next level! The consultants have deep knowledge of the industrial sector and works with a wide network of well-qualified individuals across a range of job disciplines. What I value the most is that they always listens but is never afraid to push back when they feel that someone is the right fit for our business. Having a partnership with Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia has significantly improved our time-to-hire on several key roles over the past one year.

    Calvin

  • ​Working with Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia was a true pleasure. We collaborated with Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia to select a profile for a relevant position within our organization. We are very pleased with the level of assistance provided by Monroe. The Executive Recruitment Consultant ensured that communication was clear and that the process was managed in an efficient, straightforward, and collaborative manner. Monroe's assistance enabled us to find the best candidates and make the best decision.

    Intan

Headhunting Jobs in Malaysia

Area Sales Manager

Executive recruitment company, Monroe Consulting Malaysia's Healthcare Division is partnering with a leading medical aesthetic company in Asia to hire an Area Sales Manager. The role will be responsible for business development, sales forecasting reports and sales pipeline. This role will also monitor sales performance with the goal of expanding the company's market share. This opportunity is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Job Responsibilities: Promote and sell range of injectable and medical devices products to medical professionals in private clinics (mainly) and hospitals Work with marketing team to achieve a synergy of marketing plans with sales efforts Support the implementation of events such as product launches, trade exhibitions, seminars, workshops, product demonstrations, etc Develop and establish strong working relationships with our customers and business partners. Job Requirements: * Possess relevant medical sales experience for fillers and injectable products * Excellent customer service skills * Positive, dynamic and results-oriented * Hardworking and resourceful * Pleasant disposition * Possess good presentation and communication skills * Team player and self-starter

  • Malaysia
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

ESG Manager (Social)

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of a diversified Malaysian conglomerate with focus in several sectors namely cement & construction materials manufacturing, infrastructure & construction (including road maintenance), and property & township development. Job summary: The company is seeking a dynamic ESG Manager to lead the "Social" pillar of its Sustainability agenda. This pivotal leadership role involves developing and executing strategies to embed social sustainability throughout the organization - encompassing talent development, diversity and opportunity, human rights, and community engagement. The ESG Manager will foster an inclusive workforce, enhance societal resilience, and embed ethical practices that contribute to sustained value creation. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Leadership: Formulate and lead the social sustainability strategy, aligning it with the company's overall Sustainability roadmap and framework. Inspire and guide the ESG Task Force, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Establish, track, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for social sustainability areas such as talent retention, diversity, human rights, and community involvement. Deliver regular reports to senior management on social sustainability performance. Stay abreast of global and local trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure strategies remain current and compliant. Champion Diversity, Equity, and Opportunity (DEO) through organization-wide programs that promote inclusivity and fairness. Integrate human rights principles into HR policies, supply chain operations, and community initiatives to uphold ethical and regulatory standards. Technical & Operational Management: Oversee talent development programs, assess their effectiveness, and synthesize insights for management reporting. Enhance employee well-being initiatives, focusing on health, safety, mental health, and workplace culture. Lead community engagement efforts in Sarawak, collaborating with local communities, NGOs, and stakeholders on education, skills training, and economic empowerment projects. Develop and implement social impact metrics for accurate tracking, monitoring, and reporting in sustainability disclosures. Utilize Office Suites and data management tools to improve program efficiency. Ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations and international standards related to human rights and DEO. Promote sustainable practices across community and operational initiatives (e.g., energy conservation). Stakeholder Engagement & Awareness: Build partnerships with internal teams, Strategic Business Units (SBUs), and external stakeholders (e.g., NGOs, local communities) to align "Nurturing Growth in People" initiatives with the ESG roadmap. Design and deliver training sessions to educate employees on social sustainability, DEO, and ethical workplace practices. Engage with diverse stakeholders - senior management, staff, and community leaders - to promote social sustainability goals and foster trust. Act as a connector to integrate social sustainability priorities across business units with attention to cultural sensitivity, particularly in Sarawak. Communicate social sustainability achievements and initiatives to internal and external audiences with measurable outcome. Support to Head of ESG Assist the Head of ESG in data compilation, reporting, and progress tracking for social sustainability initiatives. Contribute to strategy presentations, Management and Board papers, annual budgets, and reviews. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of social sustainability metrics for internal and external disclosures. Collaborate with the Head of ESG to align social initiatives with the company's Net Zero Carbon Emissions (NZCE) and broader ESG targets. Key Job requirements include: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Sustainability, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or certifications in HR, Diversity Management or Sustainability is a plus. 6-8 years of experience in human resources, talent management, diversity programs or social sustainability, preferably in infrastructure, energy or diversified conglomerates in Malaysia or Southeast Asia. Proven success in leading people-focused initiatives in multicultural or indigenous settings with Sarawak experience highly valued. Deep understanding of HR practices, diversity frameworks, human rights standards and community development strategies with knowledge of Malaysian regulations. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to motivate diverse teams and communities. Proficiency in project management, including program design, impact assessment and employee training. Proficient with Office Suites and data management platforms. Proactive, passionate attitude with cultural sensitivity toward Sarawak's diverse workforce and dedication to ethical growth.

  • Malaysia
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Commercial Analyst

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Industrial Division is exclusively partnered with multinational organization who is well established in providing supply chain consultancy and logistics services. Job summary The ideal candidate will be responsible for Commercial analysis, including solution design, price modelling, forensic analysis, and reporting, to meet the needs of the Business and our Customers. The candidate will need to be familiar with managing strict deadlines and is expected to understand the importance of delivering an exceptional customer experience in order to retain customers or win new customers, understand best practice in the production of data, and be improvement focused for the business and its customers. Job Responsibilities: Commercial Partnering with Account Management Team to: - Understand Customers' operation and logistics model. Providing situation analysis including carrier and customer profile & insights. Identify continuous improvement initiatives with the aim of improving supply chain efficiencies and lowering distribution cost. Analyse complex business problems and provide analytical support & recommendations that will be instrumental in the formation of distribution strategy, cost savings, and continuous improvement efforts for internal and external stakeholders. Provide support on RFP opportunities and more complex pricing requests, working closely with wider Commercial teams as required. Assist with the preparation of business proposals, focussed on winning new Customer or defence of existing contracts by utilising commercial models and optimisation tools - scope, solution design, analyse & recommendation. Assist with the development of pricing methodology that aligns with business strategy whilst delivering maximum value proposition to Customers without giving rise to unintended risk. Data Integrity & Reporting Ability to identify data gap, rectifying & resolving data issues and ensuring integrity of the data sources. Ability to manipulate and work with multiple data sources. Provide visibility and develop reports to equip the Account Management Team and Carrier Management Team with insights and financial & service performance to present to external stakeholders. General Ensure activities carried out in line with governance rules & processes. Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Other tasks as requested by your manager. Job Qualifications: Preferably Minimum 5 years industry experience in a commercially focused role within Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing and FMCG industry Diploma or Degree in logistics, supply chain or commercial discipline preferred High IT competency, including Power BI, Excel, Word and Outlook Freight experience ideal (strongly preferred) Proven ability to identify and introduce process improvements Highly developed communications skills, both written and verbal Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills to influence all levels of management A collaborative and team-oriented individual who embraces challenges and has the ability to build stakeholder relationship Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Display energy and enthusiasm - self-starter who constantly push themselves to raise the bar Advanced MS Office skills Experience mentoring/leading a team (strongly preferred) Professional conduct and presentation Strong knowledge of the Freight Industry Experience producing high quality reports & dashboard Good Influencing skills Develop strong relationships within the business Able to work collaboratively within a team environment at all levels Develop strong relationships with the customer teams, in particular with the Executive, Finance, Account Management, and New Business teams.

  • Malaysia
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Senior Manager, Secretarial Services

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Industrial Division recruiting on behalf of a leading player in the oil and gas sector. Our respected client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to join their leadership team as the Senior Manager, Secretarial Services. This position plays a pivotal role in managing all corporate secretarial and governance functions, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, and providing strategic secretarial support to the Board of Directors and Senior Management. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements in Malaysia and other jurisdictions where the company operates. Organize and coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, board papers, and accurate minutes. Provide professional secretarial support during meetings and ensure timely follow-up on all decisions and action items. Maintain proper documentation, records, and secure custody of company seals and statutory documents. Serve as the main liaison between the Board, Senior Management, and key external stakeholders such as regulatory authorities, auditors, and legal advisors. Support continuous improvement of governance processes and advise the management team on compliance best practices. Key Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related discipline. Professional qualification such as ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years' experience in a corporate secretarial role, ideally within the oil and gas or related industries. Proven expertise in corporate governance, statutory compliance, and regulatory liaison at both local and international levels. Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies. High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

  • Malaysia
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Sales Manager (Penang)

Sales Manager (Logistics) - Ocean & Air Freight Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia's Industrial Division is recruiting on behalf of a multinational organization who is well established in the field of Logistics. Our respected client is seeking a Sales Manager with at least 5 years of experience in a Freight Forwarding Logistics field with good track record of leading sales growth. Job summary: The chosen candidate will be an independent sales contributor who is responsible to ensure the efficiency of sales and service by identify and promote logistics solution to targeted industries and new customers. Key job responsibilities: Hunt and drive sales across Malaysia targeted market segments to increase business growth and market penetration in northern or central region respectively. Develops and implements strategic marketing and sales plans to achieve market share, sales and margin. Actively organizing sales activities and work closely with internal stakeholders to develop new initiatives to drive sales growth and support business expansion. Establish sales business plan to promote and sell services to existing or potential clients which target to expand customer database. Oversee and evaluates market research and adjusts marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions. Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers to maximize sales results. Analyze data and prepare sales reports for management review. Work closely with different teams across business functions and ensure client satisfaction consistently. Manage reporting of sales and projected sales forecasts. Key requirements: Bachelor' Degree in a relevant field. Minimum of 5 years working experience in Freight Forwarding Logistics with a commercial background. Fluent in English Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin - orally and written. Must be a self-starter, highly self-motivated, able to work pro-actively, unsupervised and on own initiative. Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company's success. Sales experience in related FMCG environment/Modern Trade/General Trade industries

  • Malaysia
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

AVP, Estate Planning Consultant

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Professional Division is partnering with a leading international insurance brokerage specializing in employee benefits and private health solutions. Our esteemed client is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as an AVP, Estate Planning Consultant. This position plays a key role in advising high-net-worth clients on wealth planning, succession planning, and legacy management through tailored estate planning and insurance solutions. Job Responsibilities Develop relationships with Private Bankers and other Referral Sources within the assigned territories. Develop leads and prospects by working with Private Bankers and other Referral Sources to identify and qualify potential prospects for the Company's planning and life insurance products. Meet with clients (with and without Private Bankers and other Referral Sources present) where appropriate pursuant to the solicitation guidelines and client availability. Present the Company's planning concepts and life insurance products to Prospects. Track, manage and follow up on prospective client situations. Participate in Private Banker and other Bank or Referral Source employee Training sessions and ongoing follow up to keep Private Bankers informed of the Company's solutions and potential concepts to fit their client base. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree from a reputable university, with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in the financial industry. Experience and knowledge in life insurance and/or HNW space will be preferred. Individuals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellence in communication, driven and ambitious in delivery of results. Self-motivated and mature individuals who possess a strong drive for excellence. Passionately committed to developing a long-term career in the industry.

  • Malaysia
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

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Don't let the perfect candidate slip through your fingers - contact Monroe Consulting Malaysia today. Let us be your trusted partner in building a team that will drive your success.

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Headhunting Outlook in Malaysia

For over 20 years Monroe Consulting Malaysia has been at the forefront of executive headhunting. We are experts finding experts – embedded in the talent market and up to date with the latest trends.

Malaysia's economy is poised for growth in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand and strategic government initiatives. However, global economic challenges and external risks must be carefully managed to sustain this positive trajectory.

A key challenge facing Malaysian companies is the scarcity of talent in digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The rapid evolution of technology has driven up recruitment costs and extended hiring cycles, making it increasingly difficult to secure qualified candidates. To navigate these challenges, organizations are implementing strategies such as upskilling their existing workforce and expanding their talent search beyond local boundaries. While some companies may successfully overcome these hurdles, others may face significant difficulties in the increasingly competitive market for skilled professionals.

The increased demand for tech talent will also place strain on other industries, as executives with transferable skills may move to similar roles in tech where high growth is expected. Building a strategy for attracting local and international executives will position forward-thinking organizations at the forefront of growth in Malaysia as its recovery picks up pace.

There is plenty to be optimistic about regarding the future of Malaysia and its economy. At Monroe Consulting Malaysia, we are committed to helping our clients be part of that success by finding exceptional talent to lead them there.

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