C-suite executive search in Thailand
Recruiting CEOs, Managing Directors, and senior business leaders
Hiring a CEO, Managing Director, Country Manager, or General Manager is one of the most important decisions a company can make. Be it for family-business succession, first Thailand market entry, or leadership-team hiring.
The person you appoint will influence business performance, company culture, strategic direction, and the people reporting to them.
You need someone who understands your business challenges, has a proven record of delivering results, and can lead people effectively.
At Tom Sorensen Recruitment, we specialise in retained executive search for multinational companies and Thai organisations recruiting C-suite executives, country leaders, general managers, and senior functional directors.
C-suite and senior leadership positions we have recruited
Our completed executive search assignments cover general management, commercial leadership, operations, finance, human resources, and other senior business functions. Selected examples include:
- Managing Director: German manufacturer of power tools and equipment
Our client required a commercially strong Managing Director to lead its Thailand business through transformation and growth. The position called for extensive knowledge of modern and traditional trade channels, together with the leadership ability to improve market performance.
- Country General Manager: International building materials company
The assignment focused on recruiting a country leader responsible for commercial strategy, profitability, and business development in Thailand. The role required experience in sales management and building relationships with architects, developers, and other important business partners.
- Managing Director: Danish manufacturer of premium porcelain products
The assignment involved recruiting a Managing Director to lead the company’s manufacturing operations in Thailand, reporting to senior supply chain leadership in Europe. The position required strong operational management, leadership, and international reporting capabilities.
- Chief Marketing Officer: Online insurance business
A senior executive search assignment for a Chief Marketing Officer in the online insurance industry, demonstrating our experience beyond traditional manufacturing and industrial businesses.
- Audit Partner: International professional services firm
This senior appointment required leadership of audit engagements, client relationships, quality standards, and business development in a professional services environment.
- HR Vice President: Petrochemicals industry
A senior human resources leadership assignment within the petrochemicals sector, where the HR function plays an important role in supporting business strategy, leadership, and organisational performance.
View more completed executive search assignments in Thailand.
What makes a successful C-suite executive search?
Before beginning an executive search, we work directly with the company’s decision-makers to understand the business situation and what the appointment must achieve.
Is the company looking for growth, restructuring, business transformation, succession planning, or a leader to establish operations in Thailand? What experience and leadership capabilities are essential to succeed?
These questions help us define the executive profile before approaching the market. We conduct confidential searches, identify relevant candidates, and directly approach executives who may not be actively looking for another position.
Our assessment considers career achievements, leadership experience, business judgement, motivation, and the demands of the position.
Where appropriate, we incorporate The Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral and Cognitive Assessments to provide additional information about workplace behaviour and learning ability.
Why companies choose Tom Sorensen Recruitment
I have worked in executive recruitment in Thailand since 2003. For more than two decades.
Over those years, I have helped multinational companies and Thai organizations recruit management and leadership professionals across a wide range of industries.
Tom Sorensen Recruitment (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a licensed recruitment company operating under Thailand’s Ministry of Labour requirements.
We specialize in retained executive search assignments, where our client gives us exclusive responsibility for identifying and assessing suitable candidates.
Our membership in the international NPAworldwide recruitment network also provides access to experienced recruitment partners across Asia and other international markets.
We believe a successful senior management appointment requires direct communication with the company’s decision-makers, a clear understanding of the business objectives, and a disciplined assessment process.
Discuss your next senior leadership appointment
If your company needs to recruit a CEO, Managing Director, Country Manager, General Manager, or senior functional executive in Thailand, we welcome a confidential discussion.
You can also explore our executive recruitment process, plus completed search assignments, and client references.
