Director – Executive Search | Mission Critical & Industrial Infrastructure – APAC
About Stemgenic
Stemgenic is a Singapore-headquartered boutique executive search and career advisory firm specialising in leadership and business-critical functional roles across industrial and scientific sectors in APAC. As we continue to expand, we are looking for an entrepreneurial search leader to establish and grow our Mission Critical & Industrial Infrastructure practice across APAC. This is an opportunity for an established recruitment professional who wants to move beyond running a successful desk and take ownership of building a specialist business within a growing firm.
The Opportunity
You will take full ownership of the Mission Critical & Industrial Infrastructure practice, covering data centres, pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities, food and chemical plants, and other mission-critical and high-tech buildings across design, construction, commissioning and operations. You will shape its market strategy, build client partnerships, deliver executive search mandates and drive commercial performance. Initially, this will be a hands-on billing leadership role, with the opportunity to progressively build and lead a team as the business scales.
What You Will Do
Own the Mission Critical & Industrial Infrastructure desk across APAC and set its strategy, client focus and growth plan
Build and deepen trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and HR partners at developers, owner-operators, EPC and design firms, MEP contractors and critical equipment suppliers
Win and deliver retained and exclusive executive search mandates, from brief to offer
Drive revenue, placements and desk growth as a hands-on individual contributor
Grow the practice over time by hiring and developing consultants to build a team around the desk
Represent Stemgenic in the sector through networking, industry events and thought leadership
What We Are Looking For
Solid years of executive search or senior-level recruitment experience, including at least 5 years within Mission Critical, Data Centres, Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure or Industrial sectors, with a strong and consistent billing track record
An established network of client relationships and commercial contacts across the sector, with the ability to develop business from day one
Strong understanding of the project lifecycle (design, build, commission and operate) and its specialist talent markets in the APAC region
Demonstrated success in winning and delivering senior-level recruitment or executive search assignments
An entrepreneurial and commercially driven mindset, with a genuine interest in building and scaling a business
Strong relationship-building skills and the credibility to engage senior executives and decision-makers
Previous experience in leading, mentoring or developing recruitment teams
What We Offer
Attractive base salary to keep your momentum going, and a share of your desk’s profits
A dedicated resourcer supporting your searches
An AI-powered tech stack that runs end-to-end across your desk
Island-wide coworking access and flexible working
Full autonomy over your desk, clients and approach
Clear visibility of your desk’s performance, and a leadership role in shaping how Stemgenic grows
Stemgenic
is a boutique
Talent Search & Career Advisory firm
headquartered in
Singapore.
We specialize in connecting exceptional professionals and leaders across
STEM domains — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Our focus spans leadership, technical, and functional roles that are business-critical, high-impact, and often confidential — connecting experts who drive innovation, operational excellence, and growth across industrial and scientific sectors.
In the high-stakes industries we serve, finding the right talent goes far beyond a database search. It begins with understanding how
people, technology, and strategy connect
, and with sharp insight into company landscapes and talent ecosystems, both locally and regionally.
By combining deep market knowledge with
data-driven intelligence
and
human judgment
, we help clients and candidates make informed, forward-looking decisions that are not only right for today but built for the future.
Our Key Services:
Comprehensive Executive Search – Retained
Contingency Search with Talent Map Insights
Standard Contingency Search
Talent Mapping, Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence
Outplacement Campaigns & Workforce Transition Services
Recruitment-as-a-Service (RaaS) - Subscription based Talent Acquisition Model
Career Consulting for Senior & Specialized STEM Talent
Competency Assessments
STEM Industries we cover
Specialty Chemicals, Refineries & Petrochemicals
Food Specialties, Flavors & Nutrition (Human, Animal & Infant)
HealthTech & Medical Devices
Hospitals & Healthcare Services
Industrial EPC – High-Tech Plant Design & Construction
OEMs, Machinery & Advanced Equipment
Pharmaceuticals, Biotech & Life Sciences
Robotics, AI, Automation & Mechatronics
Sustainable Energy, Renewables & Green Technologies
Job Types & Expertise - Specialization:
Business Leadership & Executive Appointments
Technical, R&D & Scientific Roles
Commercial & Business Development
Engineering & Manufacturing
Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
HSEQ, Risk & Sustainability
Strategy, Investments & Consulting
Corporate & Professional Services
Digital, Data & AI Leadership
EA Registration Number: 23C1889