Talentor International Adds Ellwood Consulting in Singapore and Malaysia
June 11, 2025 – Executive search consortium Talentor International has added Ellwood Consulting its new partner, representing Talentor in Singapore and Malaysia. “This strategic partnership strengthens our footprint in Southeast Asia—one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving regions—allowing us to better serve our global clients and talented professionals on the ground,” the consortium said.
With headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Ellwood Consulting brings deep local expertise in two of Asia’s key talent hubs. The firm recruits mid to senior-level professionals in permanent roles, primarily within corporate support functions such as finance, human resources, information technology, as well as in management consulting and sales & marketing. “Singapore continues to be a regional headquarters for global businesses across finance, tech, and professional services, while Malaysia offers a vibrant, fast-growing economy with a strong pipeline of skilled professionals,” Talentor said. “Together, these markets are vital for companies looking to scale in Asia.”
“In Singapore these days it would be the cost as the Singapore dollar is quite strong against most major currencies and companies will perceive the salaries quite high for the experience they are buying,” said Mark Ellwood, a professional with over 20 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific recruitment landscape and founder of Ellwood Consulting. “In Malaysia that even relatively junior candidates can be on three months’ notice and it’s not uncommon for the hiring company to buy out some of this notice period so they can start working with them sooner.”
Mr. Ellwood created Ellwood Consulting with 20+ years of prior specialized recruitment to his name. As the former managing director, Asia of one of the world’s leading publicly listed recruitment firms, he was responsible for the brand’s introduction and growth in Singapore, Malaysia, Greater China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Founded in 2003, Talentor’s client base spans a range of sectors including digital, IT, medtech, fintech, financial services, and consumer goods. The organization focuses on executive search on an international level, leveraging the local know-how of its partners.
Recent Growth
In May, Talentor added Nuremberg, Germany-based executive search, recruitment, and HR consulting firm Righthead as a member. “Germany plays a key role in the European talent market, and having a trusted partner in Nuremberg, a city known for its innovation, industry, and central location, is a strategic move for our network, without a doubt,” the consortium said. “But most importantly, having on board Righthead’s exceptional professionals who bring not only a deep understanding of the German market but a strong expertise in recruitment and consulting like Ángeles Lazaro Camunas and Carolin Timmins, gives a lot of value to Talentor.”
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Righthead was established in 2007 as a subsidiary company of Sellbytel with headquarters in Nuremberg (Germany) to offer recruitment services as an addition to the service portfolio of BPO to cover the need of clients to hire directly. From 2018 on, they became part of Webhelp Group, an international BPO service provider, and since 2023 part of Concentrix – a global technology and service leader. “As part of this merger, Righthead has gone through a strategic relaunch of the brand, focusing on new clients and professional recruitment,” said Ms. Lazaro Camunas and Ms. Timmins.
Talentor recently expanded with the addition of Boomerang in Barcelona, Spain. “At Talentor, we believe that great partnerships drive success and that’s why we’re excited to introduce our new partner in Spain: Boomerang,” the search consortium said. “With a strong track record in executive search and talent solutions, Boomerang brings a fresh, dynamic approach to recruitment—perfectly aligning with Talentor’s global mission.”
“Spain is a vibrant and competitive market, and having the right local expertise is key to helping businesses find top talent,” Talentor said. “Boomerang’s deep industry knowledge, innovative strategies, and philosophy of becoming a key player in any recruitment process as a trusted partner, makes them an ideal addition to our international network.”
Boomerang focuses on finding senior professionals across a range of key business functions, including finance, HR, legal, sales, digital, and IT. These roles span various industries and levels, from mid-level specialists to senior executives.
“Being part of an international network like Talentor allows us to share knowledge, best practices, and industry insights, keeping us at the forefront of recruitment trends,” said Javier Mediavilla, Boomerang’s co-founder. “The ability to leverage a global pool of expertise strengthens our services, enabling us to deliver high-quality, customized solutions and support businesses and professionals with cross-border opportunities. This collaboration with top recruitment experts adds depth to our work and ensures we continue to grow in an ever-evolving industry.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
