What Boyd & Moore Executive Search does

Boyd & Moore Executive Search (BMES) is a Tokyo-headquartered, APAC-focused executive search and talent solutions firm founded in February 2002 by Tony Moore and Jon Underland. Acquired by TechnoPro Holdings Inc. (Japan's largest engineering staffing firm, ~$3.5bn market cap) in July 2017, BMES operates as a private subsidiary with retained brand identity and operational independence, employing 101-250 staff across at least eight markets: Japan, Singapore, India, Australia, China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The firm serves enterprise clients seeking C-suite, board, VP, and director-level leadership across technology, industrial, life sciences/healthcare, consumer goods/retail, corporate services, and SCM/procurement verticals, with a notable concentration in placing senior leaders for US and European companies entering APAC markets.

BMES's core offering is retained executive search, supported by an integrated service portfolio including Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), interim leadership and contract hiring, selection assessments, executive coaching and team development, employer branding/EVP, market entry advisory, payroll services, and proprietary 360 leadership surveys. The firm operates a dedicated Intelligence Centre in Pune, India, functioning as a data-driven outbound research center for APAC market mapping and candidate identification. Technology differentiators include this Intelligence Centre's specialized research capability and the integration of leadership assessments and 360 surveys into the search process, supported by partnerships with Kay Group (Hogan, Belbin, Tuckman frameworks) and the GLG expert network.

BMES generates revenue primarily through retained executive search fees (custom-priced based on role seniority, complexity, and geography), RPO managed services contracts (with disclosed clients including Akamai and Henkel), and professional services fees for coaching, advisory, and market entry engagements. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales led by senior consultants and managing directors, with no channel or marketplace distribution. Marketing channels center on LinkedIn presence, the "Asia Perspectives" insights publication, email newsletter, and participation in regional recruitment industry awards (TIARAs, HR VOTY). The firm has placed over 1,000 senior leaders across APAC over 20+ years and has won multiple industry awards including HR Recruitment Company of the Year (2015-2016), Best Executive Search Firm (2019), Best RPO Provider (2019, 2021), and Best IT and Technology Recruitment Company (TIARAs 2021).

Name

Boyd & Moore Executive Search

Legal name

Boyd & Moore Executive Search

Website

https://bmes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boyd & Moore Executive Search is a Tokyo-headquartered, APAC-focused executive search firm founded in 2002 and acquired by TechnoPro Holdings in 2017, providing retained executive search, RPO, interim leadership, coaching, and market entry advisory services across 8+ Asian markets to enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Retained search firm
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Leadership talent solutions
• APAC executive recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Executive Search (Retained Search): Core retained search service placing senior executives and C-suite leaders across APAC markets. Clients engage BMES on a retained basis with upfront commitment, typically for exclusive or priority mandates.
2. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Full-service RPO engagements managing volume and niche hiring for enterprise clients, including Akamai and Henkel. BMES provides dedicated account managers and on-site recruiters.
3. Interim Leadership & Contract Hiring: Bridge and interim talent solutions for organizations needing immediate leadership support during transitions, transformations, or while seeking permanent placements.
4. Executive Coaching & Leadership Development: Coaching, mentoring, and team development services delivered through partnerships with Kay Group and internal coaches like Mete Yasuji. Includes 360 leadership surveys and assessments.
5. Market Entry Advisory: Advisory services supporting companies entering APAC markets, including employer branding, EVP development, and payroll solutions for market entry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boyd & Moore Executive Search (BMES) provides retained executive search and talent solutions services focused on placing C-suite, VP, and Director-level leaders across APAC markets. The firm's core offering combines proprietary research from its Pune-based Intelligence Centre with on-the-ground consultant networks across Japan, Singapore, India, Australia, China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand, supported by complementary services including Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Interim Leadership, Executive Coaching, Selection Assessments, Employer Branding, and Market Entry Advisory.

Product overview

Boyd & Moore Executive Search (BMES) operates as a unified executive search and talent solutions firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services. The core offering centers on Executive Search, supported by complementary service modules including Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Interim Leadership & Contract Hiring, and Selection Assessments. These core services are enhanced by Employer Branding & EVP and Talent Data & Research Solutions, which provide market intelligence and brand positioning capabilities. Market Entry Advisory and Payroll Services address organizational expansion needs, while Development & Retention services including Executive Coaching & Mentoring, Team Development, and BMES Leadership Assessments & 360 Leadership Surveys support ongoing leadership development. A strategic partnership with GLG's expert network further extends research and insight capabilities. The portfolio is delivered across a six-market APAC network spanning Japan, Singapore, India, Korea, China, Vietnam, and Australia/New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search Core retained executive search service placing C-suite, VP, Director, and senior leadership candidates across APAC markets, specializing in technology, industrial, life sciences, consumer goods, corporate services, and SCM & procurement sectors.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ senior leaders placed across APAC in 20 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plastic BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMES partnered with Plastic Bank for pro bono executive search services supporting the social enterprise's mission to stop ocean plastic. BMES placed Country Manager for Philippines HQ and Supply Chain Manager for APAC. Plastic Bank has 23,000 local collectors gathering 1.2m kilos of plastic waste monthly, with 350 collection centers and a goal to gather a billion people to monetize plastic waste.
• GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBMES partnered with GLG (the pioneer of expert networks, 20+ years) to connect organizations with professionals possessing deep specialized knowledge. BMES promotes GLG's expert network to its executive leadership network as a platform for experts to contribute meaningfully to business decisions and extend their influence beyond day-to-day roles.
• Kay GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMES partnered with Kay Group Asia (leadership development and organisational consulting based in Tokyo) for executive leadership offsites, coaching, and team development services. Kay Group brings deep industry, leadership and international experience with coaches and facilitators addressing workplace performance through proven methods including Hogan assessments, Belbin Team Roles, and Tuckman team development model.
• KINTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMES entered an alliance partnership with KINT (high-touch Interim Talent Solutions firm headquartered in Paris) to enhance interim talent solutions across Europe and APAC. The partnership addresses the global talent crunch by providing organizations with interim leadership solutions.
• Kay Group (Karin Wellbrock)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKarin Wellbrock serves as Kay Group Partner & Executive Coach, delivering Hogan insights on optimizing individual performance in teams, dialogue visualization methods from Metaplan Consulting, and behavioral change leadership programs.
• Mete YasujiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBMES partnered with Mete Yasuji as Coaching & Leadership Development Partner. A multicultural executive coach with 22 years of corporate leadership experience and 2,500+ hours of coaching, Mete guides leaders across Japan/Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. Specializes in leadership development, team building, and cultural change initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Egon Zehnder: Privately held global executive search and leadership advisory firm with established APAC offices. Competes for senior executive placements and offers leadership assessment capabilities similar to BMES's 360 surveys.
• Korn Ferry: Global executive search and organizational consulting leader with deep APAC operations. Directly competes for senior leadership and CEO mandates, and overlaps with BMES in talent acquisition and leadership development advisory.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Pure-play global executive search firm with strong technology practice. Competes head-to-head with BMES for C-suite and VP-level mandates, particularly in technology, industrial, and life sciences sectors across APAC.
• Spencer Stuart: Boutique global executive search firm with significant APAC presence. Competes directly with BMES in board, CEO, and senior leadership search across technology and industrial sectors in Asia.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with a strong technology and financial services practice. Competes for senior leadership mandates across APAC, particularly in technology and industrial sectors where BMES is active.
• Amrop: Global executive search partnership with significant APAC presence, including a strong footprint in Asia. Competes for board-level and senior executive mandates and shares BMES's relationship-driven, partner-led approach.
• Page Executive: Executive search arm of PageGroup with global APAC presence. Directly competes for senior executive mandates across technology, industrial, and consumer sectors in the same geographies BMES serves.
• RGF Professional (Recruit Group): Japan-headquartered executive search and professional recruitment arm of Recruit Holdings. Direct competitor for senior executive and professional placements in Japan and broader APAC, with similar sector breadth.

Regional players

• Robert Walters: UK-listed specialist professional recruitment firm with strong APAC presence, including Japan and Australia. Overlaps with BMES in mid-to-senior professional hiring but generally operates at a lower seniority tier than BMES's retained C-suite work.
• Hays: Global specialist recruiter with deep APAC operations, particularly in Japan and Australia. Adjacent competitor for mid-senior professional hires and RPO, though typically operating below BMES's retained C-suite level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boyd-&-moore-executive-search

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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