Workwire

Workwire is a Singapore-based recruitment agency that specializes in connecting large corporates, growth companies, and startups with top technical, leadership, and board-level talent across Europe and Asia. Founded by leaders with hands-on expertise in building and scaling companies, Workwire leverages real operational experience to deliver recruitment solutions that meet both current and future organizational needs.

Workwire distinguishes itself through its founder-led approach, where recruitment is conducted by people who have been in leadership positions themselves. This unique perspective allows them to understand the complexities of building and scaling organizations, making them effective partners in identifying talent that aligns with strategic goals. The agency focuses on accelerating recruitment processes that typically take up to three months by leveraging their extensive network and rigorous candidate screening methods.

The company emphasizes purposeful recruitment, helping clients maintain diversity in their teams and boards while ensuring the right mix of skills for growth. They look beyond traditional networks to build leadership teams that meet specific organizational goals, whether it's going from zero to one or scaling existing operations. Their approach includes maintaining governance practices, keeping staffing costs aligned with market rates, and conducting ethical background checks on all candidates.

Workwire offers specialized services across four main areas: Leadership Search for finding the right executives, Board & Advisory Search for creating effective governance structures, Technical Search focusing on cornerstone technical staff including SAP systems and digital roles, and Interim Management solutions for temporary leadership needs. They have successfully recruited over 1,000 people in the last decade, working with leading companies across Asia Pacific and EMEA.

The agency operates with a sector-focused approach, concentrating on industries where they have deep understanding and experience. This allows them to provide valuable insights from day one and find talent that truly understands the specific challenges and opportunities within each sector. Their client base ranges from multinational corporations to fast-growing startups, demonstrating their versatility and expertise across different organizational scales and maturity levels.