John Gordon Holme has lived and worked across Asia Pacific markets for 30 years including more than 15 years in executive search. Partnering with clients in a range of industries, he has built an extensive network as well as deep expertise in numerous markets. John is also an expert in cross-cultural leadership, making him a valuable asset to clients seeking leaders for expansion in Asia Pacific.
Professional Focus
- Over 15 years’ experience in executive search across Southeast Asia, particularly C-level, director- and country manager-level roles in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia
- Additional 15 years’ experience in management consulting in Asia Pacific, including extensive multi-country assignments as a project leader; scope included business and digital transformation, organizational redesign, process reengineering, and supply chain management for many of the world largest multinationals
- Broad industry expertise spanning high tech manufacturing, e-commerce, consumer products, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, logistics, automotive, insurance, IT, telecoms, energy, paper and packaging, consumer goods, construction, and engineering
- Specialized human capital expertise in diversity & inclusion, talent development and management, career coaching, strategic corporate hiring, and corporate training, mainly soft skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communications
- Highly skilled in team leadership, operations management, program strategy and execution, mentoring, thought leadership, entrepreneurship, and networking
- Deep experience and understanding of Asian cultures
Business Expertise
- Managing Director at an international executive search firm; led firm’s growth across Southeast Asia, developing relationships with multinational and Thai corporations in oil & gas, logistics and 3PL, automotive, high-tech manufacturing, e-commerce, fintech and other industries
- Directed consulting program assignments across all major markets in Asia Pacific, including China, Korea, India, Australia and Southeast Asian countries, managing multicultural teams
- Partner at one of the world’s largest global recruitment firms
- General Manager, Southeast Asia at an executive search firm serving a range of sectors in Southeast Asia
- Associate Principal at KPMG Thailand
- Director (contract) at Accenture, based in Thailand; managed strategic procurement project for a global oil & gas corporation, leading a 20-person international team
- Asia Pacific Director of Integration and Transformation at Agility Logistics; based in Shenzhen, China
- Regional Recruitment Consultant at an international executive search firm; based in Bangkok, focused on C-level roles within multinational corporations
- Project Manager & Program Manager at The Hackett Group, a global business and technology consulting firm; managed projects in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore and Sydney
Additional Expertise
- High-Tech Manufacturing
- E-Commerce
- Consumer Products - FMCG
- Pharmaceuticals
- Logistics and 3PL
- Automotive
- Insurance
- Technology - IT
- Telecoms
- Energy
- Paper and Packaging
- Construction
- Engineering
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) from Sussex University, UK
Affiliations & Awards
- Member, Institute of Recruitment Professionals (UK)
- Diversity, Equality & Diversity (DEI) Committee Member, British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT)
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