EXPERTISE

AI & Technology

AI and technology are reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow. From generative AI and automation to cloud, data, cybersecurity and digital transformation, businesses are under pressure to adapt quickly while securing the talent needed to stay competitive.

AI and technology hiring remains challenging in a market shaped by skill shortages, rising expectations and strong competition for proven talent. Demand is high across AI, data, cybersecurity, software engineering, product, cloud and broader technology leadership functions.

Kepler Search supports clients with AI and technology executive search and technology recruitment, helping them secure critical talent from C-suite through to VP and Director level, including CIO, CTO, CDO, CISO, AI Engineering and other digital transformation leadership hires.

Data Centers

With 60% of global population and the fastest areas of economic growth, Asia is at the heart of the global digital transformation. The boom in cloud computing and advancements such as 5G, autonomous vehicles as well as digitized business and e-commerce has led to a huge demand for data centers, cell towers and other digital infrastructure.

Kepler Search have partnered with Developers, Investors and Operators as capital floods into high growth markets such as China, Indonesia and Vietnam, and the developed centers in Singapore, Japan and Korea seek to retain their data gravity.

Commonly our clients face challenges in building initial management teams for new countries, especially when they are up against competition from Hyperscalers and with uncertainties in the local talent pool. Kepler Search’s market mapping methodologies allow us to support them with niche skills such as Country Head, Site Selection, Commercial, Design, Business Development, Sustainability, Marketing, and Operations.

We have a track record in delivering roles from CxO level through VPs and Directors.

Oil & Petrochemicals

The oil and petrochemicals industry is navigating a period of significant change, shaped by geopolitical risk, shifting trade patterns, regulatory complexity and evolving operating models. As markets become more dynamic, the ability to attract and retain high-calibre talent has become a critical driver of resilience and growth.

Organisations are under increasing pressure to secure leaders and specialists who can navigate volatility, drive commercial performance and build long-term capability. Demand remains strong across trading, origination, business development, research, analytics, finance, structured trade finance, legal, compliance, risk and HR, particularly for professionals with both technical depth and strong market judgement.

Kepler Search partners with clients across crude oil, refined products and chemicals, supporting executive search and specialist hiring across key commercial and functional mandates. Through a research-led approach, we help clients access talent across Asia Pacific and international markets.

Gas Power LNG

Gas, power and LNG markets continue to evolve as markets become more sophisticated in how they are traded, financed and managed. As organisations build out commercial capabilities, strengthen market access and invest across the value chain, attracting the right talent has become a key driver of growth.

Competition for experienced professionals remains strong across gas, power and LNG, particularly for hires who bring both market knowledge and commercial judgement. Demand spans trading, origination, commercial, business development, market analysis, structuring, finance, risk and leadership roles, while talent pools in many markets remain limited.

Kepler Search partners with clients across gas, power and LNG to support strategic hiring across commercial, trading and functional mandates. With a deep network, we help organisations build capability in fast-moving markets, whether they are entering new regions, establishing a new team, expanding existing teams or making critical leadership appointments.

Renewable energy is now a core part of how businesses, investors and governments think about growth, infrastructure and long-term strategy. As activity accelerates across solar, wind, storage and wider clean energy technologies, organisations are under increasing pressure to build the teams needed to deliver projects, scale platforms and capture new opportunities.

Competition for experienced talent remains strong, particularly for hires who bring both sector knowledge and execution capability. Demand spans project development, project finance, origination, investment, engineering, asset management, commercial and leadership roles, while talent pools in many markets remain tight.

Kepler Search supports renewable energy hiring across key commercial, technical and investment functions, helping clients make strategic appointments at important stages of growth. We work with developers, investors, operators and service providers to identify talent that can drive expansion and build long-term capability.

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With population growth, changing appetites, and rising food demand fueling shifts in the
food and agriculture sector, staying on top of the trends shaping the industry is critical.
Climate change is threatening the future of farming. Credible alternatives to meat, milk and eggs are being generated by startups. Trade complexity and desire for trade transparency are shifting tradition commodity trading to decentralized online blockchain transactions.

Our specialist recruitment consultants work with key players of the industry, including trading houses, food and feed manufacturers, food processing companies, and funds involved in the food & agricultural sector.

We work on positions across Sales and Marketing, Trading, Procurement, Manufacturing and Engineering, Supply Chain and Logistics.

Metals & Mining hold a vital role in the economic development of many nations, particularly in emerging markets. This sector often stands as a cornerstone of a country’s GDP and plays a substantial role in bolstering employment rates. Over time, this industry has undergone profound transformations, driven by technological advancements and the forces of globalization.

Our recruiters have deep understanding of the industry’s evolving landscape, and partner with companies across mining, refining, and manufacturing metals for various applications, including construction, aerospace, automotive, and more. We work on positions across project and mining operations management, traders, and analysts. Kepler Search is your trusted partner for finding top talent and driving innovation in this critical sector.

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Private capital has grown significantly in scale and sophistication, increasing the pressure on firms to deploy capital well, expand into the right markets and build teams that can deliver long-term value. For investors looking at Asia, success often depends not only on strategy, but on the ability to secure talent with the right combination of market knowledge, execution capability and local insight.

Competition for high-calibre professionals remains strong across investments and private equity, particularly in investment, fundraising, portfolio management and back-office functions. Hiring becomes even more nuanced when firms are entering new markets, where local dynamics, talent availability and regional differences can have a direct impact on execution.

Kepler Search partners with private equity, venture capital, alternative investment, real asset clients and the management teams of portfolio companies to support strategic hiring across Asia and global markets. We help investors build investment and fundraising teams, strengthen portfolio management, operating capability and understand local talent landscapes in target markets.

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Hedge funds operate in an increasingly competitive and fast-moving environment, where performance depends not only on strategy, but on the ability to attract and retain exceptional talent. As markets become more complex and technology plays a greater role in investment processes, firms need leaders and specialists who can generate ideas, manage risk and perform in high-pressure environments.

Demand remains high for professionals across portfolio management, investment research, trading, quantitative investing, risk and technology, as well as the wider leadership and support functions that enable high-performing platforms to scale. Hiring is often highly competitive, particularly for individuals with proven performance, strong judgement and the ability to operate in demanding environments.

Kepler Search operates on globally and supports hedge fund hiring across a range of investment strategies and functional areas, helping clients make strategic appointments that strengthen teams and support long-term performance.

Hedge Funds

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