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Exceptional Investment Talent

Private Equity, Venture Capital & Alternative Assets Recruitment in Asia & Beyond

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Struggling to find the right talent to deploy capital and close deals?

You’re not alone. The market is competitive, and good candidates are hard to come by. We understand your challenges in:

  • Finding candidates with technical skills, commercial acumen and deal-sourcing experience

  • Building a diverse pipeline of talent within a short timeframe

  • Identifying and attracting high-potential professionals who may not be actively seeking new opportunities

Services

Executive Search

Gain access to top-tier executives and leaders in the industry. Our expert recruiters excel in sourcing the best talent for private equity, venture capital, alternative assets, real assets and portfolio management roles, from associate to senior management.

Talent Mapping

We offer unparalleled market insights and established industry relationships to keep us up-to-date on "who's who", investor relations, organizational structures, talent management best practices and compensation trends within the sector.

Custom Salary Reports

Benchmark your compensation packages against industry standards with customized private equity salary reports. Gain a comprehensive view of total compensation for critical roles in your firm, incuding base salary, bonus potential, benefits, and more. 

Coverage Areas

Private Equity

Buyouts, growth equity, FoF, secondaries

Venture Capital

Strategic hiring of investors at all levels for firms of all stages and sizes

Alternative Assets

Private credit, private debt, private financing, green financing

Real Assets

Real estate, infrastructure, digital infrastructure

Meet the Team

Meet your dedicated Investment recruitment experts

Katie Tu

Katie Tu

Managing Director

Katie is a seasoned search professional with over 20 years of experience placing Senior and Director roles globally. Her track record in retained search spans the Commodities, Energy, Infrastructure, Technology and Investments sectors. Inspiring confidence in clients and candidates, she delivers an exceptional experience and is known for her relentless commitment to identifying individuals who integrate culturally for lasting impact.

Adrian Pooh

Adrian Pooh

Director

Drawing on 15 years of industry experience in Energy & Banking across Melbourne, New York, and Singapore, Adrian has developed a strong global track record of placing Investments, Front-Office, Strategy, and Consulting professionals. Adrian also heads the talent analytics team, where he oversees talent mapping and the delivery of customised intelligence reports for clients. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.

Jonathan Lupolo-Chan

Jonathan Lupolo-Chan

Principal Consultant

Specializing in Executive Search for Investments, Jonathan places key mid- to senior-level talent for top-tier funds. Covering Private Equity, Venture Capital, Alternative Assets, and Real Assets, he places roles from Investment Professionals (Analyst-Partner) to Operating Partners and Portfolio Team buildouts. Leveraging deep market knowledge and network, he offers comprehensive solutions like Search, Team Buildouts, Market Mapping, and Compensation/Deal Advisory.

Dawn Gulanes

Dawn Gulanes

Executive Search

Dawn has 10 years of recruitment experience, specializing in Digital Infrastructure, Commodities Trading and Energy. Working with Majors, Investors, Operators, Producers, Trading Houses and End Users, she advises professionals, focusing on long-term career alignment. Clients and candidates trust Dawn not just for placements, but for insightful market analysis, including compensation benchmarking and competitor intelligence.

Eva Toledo

Eva Toledo

Executive Search

A seasoned professional with over 10 years of search experience across APAC, Eva specializes in connecting talent with leading organizations in the commodities trading and research/consulting industries. With a successful track record placing mid-to-senior hires across key functions, she brings deep understanding, extensive knowledge, and a robust network to every search.

Ranny Bautista

Ranny Bautista

Executive Search

Ranny is a seasoned Senior Talent Specialist with over 7 years experience spanning recruitment and education. Leveraging research, market insights, and strategic sourcing, he excels at identifying, engaging, and guiding top talent for seamless matches across industries. With expertise in markets like Japan and Singapore, his global approach drives individual career growth and organizational talent success.

Functional Coverage

Investment & Deal Professionals

Investor Relations, Capital Raising & Fund Marketing

Portfolio Management Positions & Corporate

C-Suite, Board Members & Advisors

Contact Our Executive Search Recruitment Experts for Your Hiring Needs

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