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Founded in 1995, PowerSkill is a group of executive search �rms with business focus in the Asia-Paci�c region. It currently operates o�ces in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Manila, serving a regional clientele.

Since its inception, PowerSkill has expanded its executive search services from an earlier focus in the executive search and placement in the Information Technology and Telecommunication sectors, and today covers industries including Financial, Oil & Gas, FMCG and Manufacturing.

PowerSkill has also grown to be among the premier search �rms in its various area of expertise, o�ering true business value proposition to its client. It possesses in-depth understanding of the di�erent industries of its client. Coupled with its regional reach, it gives its clients the leverage required to engage top talents for their organization.

PowerSkill is typically engaged to handle more complex searches where traditional options such as advertising or the more current online search engine job board are less e�ective. We bring together consultants with a strong understanding of the job requirements and the business our clients are in, and the commitment in helping our clients to identify and engage the right people to sta� their organizations with:

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Some of the roles that we have been engaged for are in the following areas:

• Chief Operating O�cer, Chief Operating Executive, Chief Risk O�cer, Executive Director of Operation

• Start-up Management Teams, Country Heads and mid-Manager positions

• General Business Management & Development/Sales in di�erent industry segments

• Head of Corporate Finance, Financial Control Management & Human Resource Management

• CTO, CIO, Consultants, Pre/Post Sales Support in ICT, Software Development in ICT

• Marketing Director/Manager, Brand Director/Manager, CRM Director/ Manager, Head of Retail Operation

• GM for Plants & Production, GM for Plantation, QA Manager, Safety & Security O�cer

• Engineering: Mechanical, Process, Pipeline/Piping, Electrical & Chemical Engineers, HSE Manager, Sr. Safety & Risk Engineers, Geologists, Geophysicists, Instrument Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment), QA/QC Manager, Reservoir Engineer, Lead Civil/Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineers, etc

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Andre ChiangCOUNTRY DIRECTOR, MALAYSIA

Allan Aumentado COUNTRY DIRECTOR, PHILIPPINES

Daniel CheahCOUNTRY DIRECTOR, HONG KONG

Allan Aumentado is our Country Director in the Philippines. He is a graduate of Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Manila and holds a degree in Business Administration, Major in

years of solid experience in the Telecommunications industry.

Eastern Communications gave him valuable opportunities to expand his network and clientele base in various industries. In recent years, his endeavors in the ICT industry opened doors as well for an expansive network in ICT. With strong background in both Telco and ICT, Allan is a strong lead for our search business in the Philippines.

Daniel Cheah is our Country Director for Hong Kong. He obtained his MBA from Nottingham Trent University, UK. He started his recruitment career in Hong Kong since 2004. Prior to that, he spent over 12 years in the technology industry covering Software Development, Project

Daniel has held senior appointments in Hong Kong’s search industry with leading

He is particularly savvy in the technology space, covering placements with technology vendors, managed service providers and users organizations alike. His talent acquisitions

Directors, Project Managers, Product Marketing Directors, Presales Architects, Telecom Sales Director, Business Intelligence / Social Media / eCommerce Architects, etc.

Daniel’s search expertise is in technology but he is also often engaged for senior level searches in other industries.

Andre comes with 23 years of work experience across various industries. His experience is diverse, from IT, Retail, Marketing and also a sizable stint in the Music Industry.

His charter in the executive search industry, have seen him done senior placements within FMCG, Luxury & Retail and Aviation. He has managed assignments and key projects from Canada, Indonesia, Singapore and Korea. Andre has managed many Global MNC and local startups to expand their reach towards credible and competent talent for many years. Andre

business partners during his 7 years tenures there.

At PowerSkill, he is supported by a strong team of individuals who are equally driven

organization must invest in Talent. And as such, Powerskill Malaysia stands as a partner to the discerning investor in talent – to value add in the area of recruitment or Talent Planning.

another global executive search �rm where he was instrumental in building many key

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Position Specification We work on established specifications or assist in the preparation of written role descriptions. Such descriptions include organizational structure, its culture, and detailed responsibilities of the role and definition of the "ideal" professional credentials necessary for the specified role.

Research and StrategyWe work with our clients to develop a search strategy that includes the targeting of specific organizations where potential candidates are most likely identified. We then mobilize our research staff to establish potential candidates for the search consultants to further explore. We also contact our extensive network of sources to assist in the identification of possible candidates for the role. We make direct contact with identified candidates.

Interview and Assessment MethodologyWe determine candidates' compatibility with our clients organizational culture and requirements using a process that identifies and assesses their background, track record, qualifications, relevant experience, personal attributes and inclinations against the established model of "ideal candidates" through in-depth discussions/meetings.

Our consultants are certified DDI Targeted Selection interviewers and we incorporate competency-based methodologies into our evaluation process.

PresentationWe recommend the most qualified prospects for presentation to our clients with confidential written reports. Candidate presentations contain a comprehensive resume in Power Skill format and a detailed consultant appraisal of the candidate covering their background, achievements, personal characteristics, and conclusion on the potential fit within our client's organization.

Client Interviews and Follow-UpPowerSkill will arrange for candidates to meet with the client for discussion. Follow-up activities include feedback on candidates' opinion and outlook, verification and reference checks as necessary, and compensation negotiations at the discretion of our clients.

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S E N I O R M A N A G E M E N T

Managing Director for a leading multinational company, a supplier of business management software and services that is relevant, practical, and useful to help customers run their business more efficiently through gained insight into their business activities and providing them with lasting benefits by automating their business processes.

Chief Financial Officer for a leader in the area of development, design, and distribution of health and wellness equipment in Malaysia as well as Asia.

Vice President - Rates Trading for a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.4 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average with its corporate headquarters in New York and its U.S. retail financial services and commercial banking headquarters in Chicago.

General Manager, Marketing & Research for the fast moving consumer division of a leading telecommunications service provider that provides a wide range of innovative mobile, fixed and international network services.

General Manager, Manufacturing for a multinational company specializing in a food manufacturing. Our full range of products includes: hamburgers, chicken pieces, chicken meat, and fish fillets which is distributed to a world-class fast food chain of restaurants.

General Manager, Operations for one of the largest global suppliers of rotating equipment solutions with more than 100 years of existence, providing field-proven centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, steam turbines, expanders, gas turbine packages, and control systems, and delivering a complete package of solutions, from initial concept to equipment retirement for the worldwide oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, and process industries.

General Manager, Engineering for one of the top 5 major players in full-service engineering and construction services in the field of hydrocarbons and petrochemicals.

Country Director for a global leader in communication systems, applications and services. They design, build, deploy and manage networks for enterprises. Customers range from small businesses and non-profit agencies up to more than 90% of the companies in the Fortune 500 and the U.S. government.

Country Leader for a recognized multinational leader in delivering communications capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power global commerce, secure and protect the world's most critical information. Serving both service provider and enterprise customers, we deliver innovative technology solutions encompassing end-to-end broadband, Voice over IP, multimedia services and applications, and wireless broadband designed to help people solve the world's greatest challenges.

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T E C H N O L O G Y

Country Sales Manager for a multinational and leading provider of enterprise management solutions that empower companies to manage information technology from a business perspective. Founded in 1980, this Software house has offices worldwide and fiscal 2003 revenues of more than $1.3 billion. Delivering Business Service Management, this company’s Software solutions span enterprise systems, applications, databases and service management.

Sales Manager for a systems solution provider of information technology services, and solutions to Banking and other Financial Institutions in the Asia Pacific region. Their strategy and positioning is achieved by their pooling resources of excellence from overseas and local IT specialists to provide robust solutions based on proven software and technology.

Partner Account Manager for the worldwide leader over the last 3 decades in software for personal and business computing striving to produce innovative products and services that meet their customers evolving needs. Their vision is to empower people through great software - anytime, any place and on any device.

Solution Consultant - Storage Services for a major international force in IT services and wireless telecoms, which provides management and IT consultancy, systems integration and outsourcing services to clients across diverse markets including telecoms, financial services, energy and utilities, industry, distribution and transport and the public sector.

Country Director for a global leader in communication systems, applications and services. They design, build, deploy and manage networks for enterprises. Customers range from small businesses and non-profit agencies up to more than 90% of the companies in the Fortune 500 and the U.S. government.

Project/Program Manager for one of the world's leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions and services which is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. Through consulting, integrating, implementing and managing infrastructure solutions and business solutions, they have helped many of the world's global and local organizations to maximize the value of their investments.

Enterprise Services Director for the worldwide leader over the last 3 decades in software for personal and business computing striving to produce innovative products and services that meet their customers evolving needs. Their vision is to empower people through great software - anytime, any place and on any device.

Financial Controller for a leading manufacturer of software for accounting, human resources management (HRM), customer relationship management (CRM), e-business and enterprise resources planning (ERP). Since its establishment in 1984, it has developed into one of the world's premier companies delivering business software solutions to medium-sized organizations. They are now used in 126 countries. Listed on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Network Support Engineer for a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators globally. Over 1,000 networks in 140 countries utilize our network equipment and 40 percent of all mobile calls are made through our systems. We are one of the few companies worldwide that can offer end-to-end solutions for all major mobile communication standards.

Technical Writer for a company that secures web communication and accelerates business application across the distributed enterprise. It’s family of appliances and client based solutions – deployed in branch offices, internet gateways, end points, and data centres – provide intelligent points of policy based control enables IT organisations to optimise security and accelerate performance for all users and applications.

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General Manager, Marketing & Research for the fast moving consumer division of a leading telecommunications service provider that provides a wide range of innovative mobile, fixed and international network services.

Head of Legal & Corp Affairs for the region’s leading cross-media operator with direct-to-home satellite television services in several countries in South Asia. It is also the leading commercial radio broadcaster in Malaysia and a major publisher of TV guides and lifestyle magazines. The company has joint ventures in other countries to launch new broadcasting, multimedia and Internet services. The Group has strategic alliances with leading software developers and content producers to jointly develop both technology and content to provide satellite-delivers, broadband, IP enhanced multimedia and interactive services over multiple platforms.

Senior Manager, Finance for one the world’s most international tobacco group. ‘Born international’, and have developed over a century’s expertise in operating locally in diverse cultures around the world.

Senior Manager, Marketing for a strong international tobacco company with high quality brands to meet consumers’ diverse preferences. Marketing is all about retaining a brand loyalty for our product whilst aiming to satisfy our consumer and introducing a life-style.

Senior Brand Manager for one of the world’s most reputable distributor of health care products. The fundamental objective is to provide scientifically sound, high quality products, and service to help cure disease and provide quality of life.

Area Sales Manager for a leading multinational dairy company, owned by 12,000 dairy farmers, the world's largest exporter of dairy products, and exporting 95 percent of production to the international food industry.

Head of Usage for a leading telecommunication service provider was established in 1993, answering the government's call to build an advanced world-class telecommunications infrastructure for Malaysia.

Senior Finance Manager for the region’s leading cross-media operator with direct-to-home satellite television services. It is also the leading commercial radio broadcaster and a major publisher of TV guides and lifestyle magazines. The company has formed joint ventures in other countries to launch new broadcasting, multimedia and Internet services. The Group has strategic alliances with leading software developers and content producers to jointly develop both technology and content to provide satellite-delivers, broadband, IP enhanced multimedia and interactive services over multiple platforms across the Asia Pacific region.

Brand Manager for a leader in the telco service providing market by building an advanced world-class telecommunications infrastructure for Malaysia.

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O I L A N D G A S

General Manager, Operations for one of the largest global suppliers of rotating equipment solutions with more than 100 years of existence, providing field-proven centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, steam turbines, expanders, gas turbine packages, and control systems, and delivering a complete package of solutions, from initial concept to equipment retirement for the worldwide oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, and process industries.

Drilling Consultant, Reservoir Engineer and Reservoir Consultant, Petroleum Engineer, Well Completion Engineer, Economist for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the oil and gas industries. The Company adds value through the entire lifecycle of oil and gas reservoirs.

Safety & Risk Engineer for one of the top 5 major players in full-service engineering and construction services in the field of hydrocarbons and petrochemicals.

Principal Geological Consultant for a leading provider of software and services for the upstream oil and gas industry enabling companies around the world to lower their finding, lifting and production costs reducing cycle times and boosting productivity and profitability serving customers in over 80 countries.

Principal Consultant, Corporate Finance & Consulting Division of a global group of oil, gas and petrochemical companies with a broad portfolio of hydrogen, biofuels, wind and solar power interests. The Principal Consultant works for the Asia Pacific HQ in Malaysia.

Sr. Piping Engineer for one of the top 5 major players in full-service engineering and construction services in the field of hydrocarbons and petrochemicals.

Project Director for a local independent power producer and power plant that generates electrical energy for sale to the national utility entity.

Regional Financial Controller for a Malaysian Independent Power Producer & Power Plant that generates electrical energy for sale to the national utility entity.

Project Manager, Subsea for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the oil and gas industries. The Company adds value through the entire lifecycle of oil and gas reservoirs.

Project Planner, Regional Financial Controller, Project Engineer, Commercial Manager, and Project Manager for a global leader that offers the broadest scope of equipment and services for power generation systems and rail transport.

Petroleum Engineer and Project Manager, Subsea for the world’s leading provider and preferred software and consulting services for the upstream oil and gas industry that bond the knowledge and expertise of industry leaders with global best practices. A company which operates in 70 countries specialises in drilling and evaluation, as well as completion and production.

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M A N U F A C T U R I N G

Branch General Manager for an international manufacturer of leading brands of food products. This company is a consumer goods company dedicated to meeting the every day needs of people everywhere, manufacturing food, home and personal products used around.

Human Resource Director for one of the world's largest chip maker, also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products, base in Penang.

General Manager, Manufacturing for a multinational company specializing in a food manufacturing. Our full range of products includes: hamburgers, chicken pieces, chicken meat, and fish fillets which is distributed to a world-class fast food chain of restaurants

Marketing Director for the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices, and diagnostic markets

Quality Manager for a multinational food manufacturing company which prides themselves in using the highest quality of raw materials supplied by long standing supplier network. A leader in food manufacturing and custom distribution servicing the food industry

Safety & Security Manager for an international manufacturer of food products. Food safety is a priority and driven by continuous quality improvement procedures into every level and built around the Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (H.A.C.C.P) and at the same time meeting the Halal regulations

Retail Program Manager & Marketing Communications Manager for a leading tyre manufacturer in Malaysia since 1972 with its own manufacturing plant based in Shah Alam. The company is considered to be the leader in both technology and sales in the country and in direct competition with three other major manufacturers and a number of prominent brands imported into the country.

Senior Customer Development Manager with the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices and diagnostics markets.

Group Brand Manager for the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices and diagnostics markets.

Commercial Planning Manager for Malaysia's first and largest integrated producer of olefins and polyolefins, and one of the largest polyolefins producer in South-East Asia.

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F I N A N C I A L & O T H E R S

Executive Director of Operation for a leading global financial firm investment banking, financial services for consumers and businesses, financial transaction processing, asset and wealth management and private equity, providing services including Asset & Wealth Management, Card Services, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Financial Services, and Treasury & Securities Services.

Senior Manager (Fraud & Risk Management) for the Number One Bank in the UAE, in terms of total assets, deposits and branch network. With the largest branches and ATMs network in the country, they have been serving the people of the UAE, offering them premier financial services and wide ranging banking facilities.

Executive Director for an industry premier professional accountancy body in Malaysia.

Head of Corp Banking a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.6 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equit. Its corporate headquarters in New York and its U.S. retail financial services and commercial banking headquarters in Chicago. The firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients.

Building & Facility Manager for a company that is founded in 1974 and has today grown to become one of the leading property developers in Malaysia. The Group has carved a solid reputation as an innovative, quality conscious developer with strong landscaping capabilities. It has made its mark by delivering highly sought-after quality products in conducive living environments showcased through each and every one of its township developments in the Klang Valley and Johor Bahru.

Senior Marketing Manager for one of the leading property developers in Malaysia with solid reputation as an innovative, quality conscious developer with strong landscaping capabilities.

Associates Director - Ops Effectiveness for a one of the top 4 global consulting firms.

Regional Human Resource Manager for one of the global leaders in maritime and ship management services. It started its maritime business more than a century ago and currently has offices across 80 nations.

Head of HR for one of the top 4 global consulting firms.

General Manager for well known local real estate & property investment and development company, also known for their high end branding.

Chief Financial Officer for a leader in the area of development, design, and distribution of health and wellness equipment, with presence in various countries in Asia.

Regional Internal Auditor for a leading player in international offshore drilling and completion of exploratory and developmental oil and gas wells as well as related support, management, and consulting services.

C O N T A C T U S

www.powerskillgroup.com

Building long-term partnerships with our clients, we excel in helping them identify, attract and engage top talents into their organizations.

PowerSkill LimitedSuite 1008, 1 0/F, Prosperity Millennia Plaza663 King's Road, Quarry BayHong Kong

Tel : + 852 3749 7708Email : daniel.cheah@powerskill.com.hk

PowerSkill Asia-Pacific Sdn.Bhd01-03, 1st. Floor, Crown Regency12, Jalan P. Ramlee 50250 Kuala LumpurMalaysia

Tel : + 603 2163-2833Fax : + 603 2163-0833Email : andre@powerskill.com.my

PowerSkill Philippines Recruitment, Co.Unit 12-1 Kensington Place1st Ave. Cor. 29th Street Crescent ParkwestBonifacio Global City, Taguig City, 1634 Philippines

Tel : + 632-475-0233Fax : + 632-703-7962Email : araumentado@powerskill.com.ph

PowerSkill LimitedLevel 27, PWC Tower,188 Quay Street,Auckland 1010

Tel: + 64 9 3832826Email: sv@powerskill.co.nz

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