NGS Global Adds Managing Partner for Singapore and Southeast Asia
January 21, 2026 – Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has named Jonathan Khoo as managing partner for Singapore and Southeast Asia. “Jonathan was a key partner on the NGS Global team early in the firm’s evolution,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “After eight years building the strategy for another major search firm, Jonathan has rejoined his NGS Global family in a leadership role. His reputation in the search industry, and especially throughout Asia, is superb, and we are absolutely delighted to have Jonathan back.”
Mr. Khoo has built an exceptional following throughout the region and is recognized for doing superb executive search work on behalf of both private and publicly held companies. He will work with other senior leaders at NGS Global to continue to attract key talent in the region.
Mr. Khoo brings more than two decades of leadership and executive search experience across Asia Pacific. He has a track record of partnering with global and regional organizations to identify, assess, and recruit senior executives in the technology, industrial, and life sciences sectors.
Prior to rejoining NGS Global, Mr. Khoo served on the board of AIMS International as APAC region head and global practice leader. During his tenure, he was instrumental in expanding the firm’s presence and network across Asia, strengthening strategic partnerships, and driving practice excellence across key markets.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Khoo held several senior management positions with leading multinational corporations. With one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, he managed its multi-billion-dollar Southeast Asia distribution business. At a global passenger transport group, he concurrently held dual appointments as vice president, corporate HR and vice president (operations) for its Media division. He also led regional staffing and employer branding programs for a major Fortune 500 technology company across the Asia-Pacific and Japan regions.
Mr. Khoo began his executive search career as managing director with one of Asia’s oldest executive search firms, where he led practices in life sciences, industrial engineering, and technology. “Over the years, he has developed a deep understanding of the regional talent landscape and a reputation for delivering impactful leadership placements throughout Asia,” NGS Global said.
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“It is a privilege to rejoin NGS Global and reconnect with many friends and colleagues I have long respected,” said Mr. Khoo. “I am excited to contribute to the firm’s continued success in Asia Pacific, helping our clients secure the leadership talent they need to achieve their ambitions.”
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With 23 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, NGS Global provides the resources of major global leadership advisory and executive search firms along with high-touch service, accelerated completion cycles and candidate access provided by its mid-sized platform with no external shareholders. NGS Global boasts a consultant team with expertise and broad networks in a variety of industries and functional areas.
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Mr. Nosal has conducted numerous executive search assignments across multiple industries throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia on behalf of FORTUNE 1000 companies, as well as small- to mid-sized organizations. As part of his overall efforts, he has handled assignments for both public and private-sector organizations, working closely with a diverse selection of companies and their boards of directors and search committees in identifying, evaluating and attracting senior management teams.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
