Our why

The world is a better place when people are good at what they do.An organisation too.

When the right people are in the right roles, teams perform, the company grows and people enjoy their work. Helping companies find these people is why Timeo-Performance exists.

We are a talent advisory firm. We partner with European groups and growing SMEs in Asia, at all management levels and in all industries, with a strong specialism in engineering-led and technical roles.

18+
years in Asia, founded in Singapore in 2008
4
Timeo offices: Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and London
40+
partner offices through IMD International Search Group
25
countries covered
Why Timeo

What clients tell us sets us apart

Senior ownership

A senior consultant is your single point of contact, from kick-off to the hire.

Fast and responsive

First profiles within a working week, and close contact with you until the shortlist.

Teams, not one-off hires

Since 2008 we have built teams at every level and in every industry, with strong engineering and technical reach.

One integrated partner

Search, assessment and coaching under a single relationship.

Intercultural expertise

All our recruiters are certified Intercultural Recruitment Professionals, which matters for cross-border roles.

Global reach

As Asia partner of IMD International Search Group, we work with 40+ offices in 25 countries.

What we do

An integrated house of services

Most clients start with one mandate and then work with us across the whole range.

1

Executive Search & Recruitment

Retainer and contingency search for senior and specialist roles, supported by structured talent mapping.

2

Assessment & Diagnosis

Individual and team evaluation, including leadership and organisation due diligence before an acquisition.

3

Executive & Career Coaching

One-to-one coaching for leaders in transition, and structured career transition programmes.

4

Training & Workshops

Leadership, business skills and intercultural development, supported by award-winning content.

Assessment & Diagnosis

Knowing the people and the organisation before you commit

Beyond placing a single leader, we evaluate individuals and whole teams against the demands of the role and of the business, and bring objective evidence to important people decisions.

Individual assessment

Structured biographical and competency-based interviews, complemented by DISC, Profile XT, PPI and leadership instruments.

Team and leadership diagnosis

The strengths, gaps and dynamics of a leadership team, mapped against strategy and growth plans.

Organisation review

An objective view of capability, structure and key-person risk across the business.

For private equity: leadership due diligence before you invest. Before an acquisition, we assess the management team of the target company: capability, retention risk and gaps, so that the value of the deal is not put at risk by the people running it. Ask us for our Private Equity presentation.
Executive & Career Coaching

Supporting leaders in transition, and the people moving on

Our coaching practice helps people through change: stepping into a bigger role, leading a transformation, or preparing the next step of a career.

Executive coaching

One-to-one support for senior leaders: onboarding into a new role, leading change, or increasing their impact.

Career coaching

Structured programmes that help professionals clarify their direction, position themselves and progress.

Outplacement and transition

Practical and respectful support for individuals and teams moving on, protecting both the people and the employer brand.

Discover our executive coaching ›
Selected missions

From single critical hires to full team builds

A wide range of levels, functions, industries and countries.

Country General Manager
Electronics & Components · Malaysia
Operations Manager
Electronics & Components · Vietnam and Asia
Tech Lead and Senior Software Developers
Industrial Water & Environment · Singapore
Functional team: Communications, HR, Legal, CSR, FP&A
Energies & Technical Services
VP Sales APAC
Industrial Technology · Asia Pacific
Chief Sales Officer
Insurance Services · Malaysia
Head of Sales
Infrared Technology · Korea
Regional Sales Manager
Industrial Pumps · ASEAN
Sales Director
Food Industry · China
HR Director
Energy · Saudi Arabia
Senior HR Manager
Luxury & Beauty
Public Affairs Associate
Semiconductors
Engineering-led and technical roles
Technical sales, customer, quality, tech, manufacturing and operations.
Functional teams across the business
Corporate Communications, HR, Legal, CSR and Finance / FP&A.
How we engage

Two ways to work with us on search

We recommend the model that fits the role.

Retainer · Executive search

For roles that must not be missed

Senior, confidential, scarce or business-critical roles where dedicated headhunting is essential.

  • Exclusive search with named senior ownership
  • Market mapping and discreet headhunting
  • Full Timeo assessment report on every shortlisted candidate
  • Fee in phases, aligned to milestones
  • Extended replacement guarantee
Contingency · Professional search

For roles that need speed

Mid-level and specialist positions where speed and a success-based fee matter most.

  • Fee payable only on a successful placement
  • The same network and qualification standards
  • Qualified long-list profiles, endorsed for your review
  • Fast access to active talent pools
  • Standard replacement guarantee
How we work

From market mapping to a successful hire

We are with you at every step of the search, with regular progress reports.

01
Target research
200 to 300 candidates
02
Active sourcing
40 to 50 pre-qualified
03
Long-list review
10 to 12 profiles
04
Timeo interviews
6 to 8 candidates
05
Client interviews
3 to 4 shortlisted
06
Tests and references
2 finalists
07
Offer and onboarding
Successful hire
Our assessment rests on two interviews. A biographical interview covers career, education, motivations and personal drivers. A competency-based interview collects evidence on the competencies the role requires, as past performance is the best predictor of future performance.
What clients say

In their words

“Timeo is one of the best recruitment firms I have met to date. The follow-up and service are personalised and impeccable.”

Country Manager · Industrial group

“A very professional service. They took the time to understand our requirements and made sure the candidates suited our business. The quality and response speed were truly remarkable.”

HR Director · Life Science company

“The best executive recruitment firm I have ever worked with. I will recommend Timeo to everyone I know.”

General Manager · Luxury & Consumer

“I am impressed you located candidates of this calibre so quickly. You clearly understood what we were looking for, and it showed in the profiles.”

Managing Director · Financial Services

Discuss your next hire

Tell us about the role you need to fill, or call us on +65 6327 9218.

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