JB Hired

What JB Hired does

JB Hired is a Singapore-headquartered executive recruitment agency operating across APAC and MENA, specializing in placing senior-level technology talent for high-growth tech companies, SaaS firms, and multinational corporations. Founded in 2002 and operating under the legal entity JB Monster Pte Ltd, the firm employs 51-100 recruiters who source CxO, engineering, AI/ML, data science, and digital transformation roles globally, leveraging what it describes as the largest tech talent database worldwide combined with proprietary in-house matching technology that measures "position and candidate matching rate" to accelerate sourcing versus competitors.

The firm's revenue model is professional services: clients engage through free consultations and recruiters contact from official @jbhired.com addresses, with pricing not publicly disclosed but consistent with retained/exclusive search fee structures. The service portfolio spans nine offerings — core Executive Recruitment, AI Talent Acquisition, CxO Recruitment, Tech Team Buildup, Digital Transformation Talent Sourcing, Digital Talent Recruitment, Data Science Related Recruitment, a Free Consultation for employers, and a Job Discovery Portal for candidates — supplemented by a Salary Guide resource for top-of-funnel demand generation. Distribution is relationship-driven enterprise field sales supported by an APAC/MENA regional headhunting network and a self-serve candidate portal. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds, no parent company, and no identified institutional investors.

Customer logos include Apple, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Tencent, Foodpanda, Charoen Pokphand Group, Sinarmas BCE, Manatal, Goxip, Wave Money, ABL, McKinsey, Unilever, Makro, AirAsia, FWD, PTT, Veolia, Infobip, and Axiata, spanning technology, food delivery, fintech, conglomerate, consulting, energy, retail, insurance, aviation, and telecommunications. The firm differentiates through what it positions as the largest tech talent database, specialized recruiter expertise built over more than two decades, and a consultative recruitment approach that provides attraction and retention advisory alongside candidate placement.

Name

JB Hired

Legal name

JB Monster Pte Ltd

Website

https://jbhired.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JB Hired is a Singapore-headquartered executive recruitment agency that sources senior technology, AI, data science, and digital transformation talent for high-growth tech companies, SaaS firms, and multinational corporations across APAC and MENA, leveraging proprietary matching technology and a global tech candidate database.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Recruitment Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACAAAC

Technology & Product Leadership Search (CIO/CTO/CDO/CPO)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Executive Search & Headhunting

SECONDARYBPACAAAA

C-Suite & Board Search

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Executive Search & Headhunting

SECONDARYBPACAFAC

Professional & Technical Direct Hire (IT, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Permanent Placement & Direct Hire

Keywords

• Executive recruitment services
• Technology headhunting
• CxO executive search
• Tech talent acquisition
• Digital talent recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive Recruitment Services: JB Hired generates revenue through executive recruitment and headhunting services, placing senior-level talent including CxO, technology, and digital transformation roles for clients. The company serves high-growth tech companies, SaaS firms, and multinational corporations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JB Hired is an executive recruitment and headhunting agency that places senior-level technology talent — including CxO, engineering, AI, data science, and digital transformation roles — for high-growth tech companies, SaaS firms, and multinational corporations. The firm uses a consultative recruitment approach combined with proprietary in-house technology systems and access to what it describes as the largest tech talent database worldwide, with primary coverage across APAC and MENA regions.

Product overview

JB Hired is an executive recruitment agency and headhunting firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Singapore, operating across APAC and MENA regions. The company offers a portfolio of specialized recruitment services rather than a traditional software product. Its core offering is executive recruitment and headhunting services for senior-level tech talent, supported by proprietary in-house technology systems. The service portfolio includes specialized offerings for AI Talent Acquisition, CxO Recruitment, Tech Team Buildup, Digital Transformation Talent Sourcing, Digital Talent Recruitment, and Data Science Related Recruitment. The company also provides complementary services including a Free Consultation Service for employers, a Job Discovery Portal for candidates, and a Salary Guide resource. The firm leverages its largest tech talent database worldwide combined with a consultative recruitment approach to match candidates with positions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Recruitment & Headhunting Services Core service placing senior-level executives and technical talent (CxO, engineering, AI, data science, digital transformation) for high-growth tech companies, SaaS firms, and multinational corporations. Uses a consulting approach combined with proprietary in-house technology systems.
• AI Talent Acquisition Specialized recruitment service for sourcing and placing AI specialists including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and NLP experts to help businesses leverage artificial intelligence capabilities.
• CxO Recruitment Executive search service for recruiting experienced executives with backgrounds in digital and technology from top tech companies who can guide businesses through digital transformation challenges.
• Tech Team Buildup Customized and flexible recruitment approach for building tech teams aligned with specific business goals, vision, needs, and budget requirements.
• Digital Transformation Talent Sourcing Recruitment service providing talent capable of innovating and adapting to changing market conditions by leveraging the latest digital technologies and solutions.
• Digital Talent Recruitment Recruitment service for essential digital-related roles including sales leaders and UX designers necessary for online presence and business growth.
• Data Science Related Recruitment Specialized recruitment service for data science experts capable of generating insights from data and solving complex problems, including data analysts, data engineers, data architects, and related roles.
• Free Consultation Service Complimentary consultation service for employers to discuss hiring needs and recruitment assistance requirements.
• Salary Guide Salary benchmarking resource providing compensation data and market intelligence for tech and digital roles to assist with hiring decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Position and candidate matching rate measurement capability enabling faster sourcing than competitors

Named customers21 records

Segments3 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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Michael Page: Global recruitment group with strong APAC operations placing mid-to-senior technology, digital, and commercial talent. Comparable to JB Hired on senior tech and digital recruitment across APAC markets including Singapore.
• Robert Walters: Global professional recruitment firm with strong APAC presence and dedicated technology and executive search practices. Directly comparable to JB Hired on cross-border senior tech and CxO placements in Singapore, Hong Kong, and broader APAC markets.
• Glints: Singapore-headquartered tech talent platform operating across APAC, matching technology professionals with employers. Directly comparable to JB Hired in geographic focus (APAC), target customer (tech employers), and candidate profile (tech talent), though Glints leans more toward mid-level professionals via a marketplace model rather than JB Hired's senior executive search focus.
• Spring Professional: APAC-focused technology and engineering recruitment brand under the Adecco Group. Directly comparable to JB Hired on tech talent sourcing across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and broader APAC markets, serving enterprise and high-growth tech employers.
• Hays: Global specialist recruiter with deep APAC operations across technology, digital, and executive functions. Comparable to JB Hired on tech and digital talent sourcing across APAC, with broader geographic and functional coverage.
• Charterhouse Partnership: APAC-headquartered executive search and recruitment firm with offices across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the Middle East. Comparable to JB Hired on senior executive and technology mandates across APAC and MENA regions.

Broad incumbents

• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with strong technology and digital practices. Comparable to JB Hired on senior technology and CxO search mandates, but with broader industry coverage and global reach rather than APAC/MENA specialisation.
• Korn Ferry: Global organisational consulting firm combining executive search, talent assessment, and RPO. Comparable to JB Hired on senior executive search, particularly technology leadership roles, though Korn Ferry operates across all sectors and geographies with a much broader service portfolio.
• Robert Half: Global specialised staffing and consulting firm with a dedicated technology practice placing professionals across APAC. Comparable to JB Hired on technology talent placement, but with a broader scope across permanent placement, contract staffing, and consulting engagements.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search firm with a dedicated Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice. Comparable to JB Hired on senior technology and CxO placements, though Spencer Stuart operates globally and across all industries rather than specialising exclusively in tech in APAC/MENA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JBHired
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/6454107
• Xx.com/jbhired_th

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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