Founder & Community Manager
Search Markets
• www.linkedin.com/company/search-markets
Jan 2020 - Present
Hong Kong, London & Singapore
Founder, Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - (Sold through MBO in 2019)
Aquis Search
• www.linkedin.com/company/aquis-search
Jan 2008 - Dec 2020
Hong Kong & Singapore
Senior Consultant
Taylor Root
• www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-root
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
Hong Kong
Senior Associate
Global Sage
• www.linkedin.com/company/global-sage
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
Hong Kong
Senior Consultant
Charterhouse Partnership
• www.linkedin.com/company/charterhousepartnershipaustralia
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
Hong Kong
Teacher & Trainer
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• www.linkedin.com/school/hong-kong-polytechnic-university
Jan 1998 - Dec 2004
Hong Kong SAR

I'm a founder, community manager, fractional CXO and business development specialist with a strong focus on sales activities. I founded Search Markets in response to my own need for information, advice and guidance. Search Markets is a community help desk and an open expert network. We connect individuals and organisations, providing one-to-one and community support across multiple industries by inviting subject matter experts onto our platforms to exchange information and promote their businesses. I have more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Training, Talent Acquisition, Executive Search & Recruitment, and I’ve worked with a global network of prestigious financial institutions, leading UK & US law firms and many of the largest companies within the Fortune 500. In this time I've gained extensive market knowledge and have developed a deep understanding of businesses at various levels, functions, industries and in numerous locations. Acting in a thoughtful way where individuals come first, I take great pride in the people I work with and take care of the people I know. I see myself as trusted advisor and believe you can rely on me for inspired ideas. I take a collaborative approach and I am passionate about lasting relationships. That’s why when you work with me you’ll work with someone determined to succeed and who delivers results using an honest, ethical and creative approach. Born in Hong Kong, I hold a Masters degree in Chinese Politics, Economics and Law from the University of Sydney and a Bachelors (Hons) in Chinese History of Art and Archaeology from the School of Oriental and African Studies, the University of London. I have also attended BPP Law School in London, the East China University of Politics and Law in Shanghai and have industry qualifications in Human Resources & Training from the University of Hong Kong. Please join our community WhatsApp – https://chat.whatsapp.com/DYiqqBlKDmkLNCiGbPAW0r Facebook – www.facebook.com/groups/searchmarkets LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/groups/12784768 For more information contact jameshickman@searchmarkets.com www.searchmarkets.com
aquissearch.com
taylorroot.com
edu.hk
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR