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ACS Japan K.K

ACS Japan K.K. is a Tokyo-based executive search and recruiting firm that delivers permanent and contracting hiring solutions for organizations ranging from venture-backed startups to multibillion-dollar global enterprises. With dedicated practices in Information Technology and Financial Services, the firm’s international, multilingual team understands the intricacies of enterprise technology and Japan’s financial markets, enabling precise delivery of leadership talent from VP through MD as well as critical white-collar specialists. ACS Japan partners with tier-one asset management firms, hedge funds, investment banks, life insurance companies, private equity and venture capital funds, and high-growth technology companies entering or scaling in Japan, tailoring market-entry strategies, confidential replacements, and team builds to each client’s goals. The firm’s financial services coverage spans M&A, private equity, venture capital, asset management, real estate finance, and corporate strategy, while its technology work encompasses enterprise infrastructure, cloud and applications, software engineering, data and analytics, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and related consulting. Beyond senior mandates, ACS Japan recruits across functions including finance and accounting, sales, marketing, HR/administration, consulting, and technology and engineering, reflecting a broad yet disciplined white-collar focus. Guided by a mission to deliver quality, innovation, and value, the company emphasizes ethics, professionalism, and diversity, drawing on consultants with extensive industry tenure to provide high-touch guidance to candidates and advisory-led hiring plans to clients. Operating bilingually in English and Japanese from its Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo office, ACS Japan holds the appropriate recruitment licenses and offers executive search, permanent placement, and contract staffing to meet both long-term and project-based talent needs. The result is a responsive, relationship-driven service that helps domestic and international organizations secure hard-to-find talent and achieve measurable business outcomes in the Japanese market.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceBankingInsuranceInvestment Management

HQYokohama, Japan

Rutherford Consulting

Rutherford Consulting is the personal site and consulting banner of Andrew Wood, a software developer and Unix system administrator known for creating practical, robust, and well documented Free Software tools. The site highlights a long running commitment to open source principles, giving users the freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change, and improve the software. A flagship project is Pipe Viewer (pv), a terminal based utility for monitoring and shaping the flow of data through pipelines. The project is actively maintained, with version 1.10.3 released on 15 December 2025, and is distributed with source archives and prebuilt packages for common Linux distributions and AIX. Documentation, a quick reference manual, a public Git repository, an issue tracker hosted at Codeberg, and a signing key for release verification are all provided to support transparent and secure adoption. Beyond pv, Andrew develops and maintains a wide range of tools including Continual Sync for directory tree synchronization, Parmo for package and repository maintenance operations, and Scheduled Command Wrapper to extend cron jobs with richer logging and collision avoidance. Security and reliability are recurring themes, reflected in utilities like XYZ for configuration and security checks, QSF Quick Spam Filter, and several RT (Request Tracker) extensions such as EmailReplyDelimiter, TOTP MFA for time based one time passcode authentication, and modules that streamline ticket handling, filtering, and collaboration. Additional software includes libraries and utilities like Term::VT102, Postprox, JMBA, UACT, and more. Rutherford Consulting also notes a focused commercial service for web hosting user account management, and provides a portfolio page describing client work and custom engagements. Andrew shares updates and interacts with the community on Mastodon and Matrix, and maintains Liberapay and Ko fi pages to support Free Software development. He has also authored a short childrens book, The Story of Ida Know, available through Amazon and Lulu. The site offers a contact form for inquiries, and serves as a comprehensive hub for projects, releases, packages, documentation, and examples that demonstrate careful engineering, performance awareness, and dependable long term maintenance.

SOW/ProjectsContract StaffingTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQKnutsford, United Kingdom

SoftRecruit

SoftRecruit is a healthcare-focused vendor management system designed to give hospitals and health systems real-time control over agency staffing, compliance, and costs. Built as a cloud-based SaaS platform and hosted on AWS, it centralizes bookings, automates rostering and shift allocations, and connects agency suppliers 24x7 so vacancies can be filled in real time with full traceability across hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. The system manages end-to-end workflows for contingent staffing, including candidate pre-employment checks, real time compliance tracking, timesheets with approval audit trails, self-billing invoice creation and reconciliation, and detailed management information on usage, expenditure, fill rates, and performance by ward, profession, and location. Hospitals can also place internal staff bank workers, capture candidate events and attendance issues, and collect real time feedback to improve supplier and candidate performance. With an open API and integration-ready design, SoftRecruit connects to ERP, payroll, and e-rostering platforms, scales across multi-site hospital groups, and supports group-level dashboards and scheduled weekly and monthly reports for senior management. Data protection is a core principle, with multi-layered security and governance aligned to GDPR and ISO 27001 practices to safeguard sensitive information. Implementation is delivered by healthcare specialists who configure workflows to match local processes, and go-live can be achieved within days without on-site servers. Comprehensive enablement includes online tutorials, step-by-step guides, live chat, virtual 1-to-1 sessions, and optional on-site group training to ensure confident adoption. Processing more than 6 million agency hours annually, SoftRecruit delivers rapid ROI with savings that exceed investment, and is trusted by leading hospitals and public sector health groups, including HSE and NHS environments, to streamline agency staffing, reduce risk, and maintain consistent, high-quality patient care.

MSPPayrolling/EORTotal Talent MgmtHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData Science

HQDublin, Ireland

Xu Talent

Xu Talent is a boutique executive search firm founded and led by Jackie Xu with a mission to be the cornerstone upon which founders build exceptional leadership teams. Drawing on two decades of experience building leadership and engineering organizations at category-defining technology companies and partnering with hundreds of startups from Series A through IPO, Xu Talent focuses on VP and C-level searches reporting directly to the CEO, particularly at Series B scale and beyond. The firm is highly selective, taking on a limited number of clients to ensure deep engagement across the full search lifecycle—from role definition and success profiling to market mapping, candidate identification, interview orchestration, and offer strategy/close. Xu Talent’s approach is rooted in a holistic evaluation of leaders for business impact and cultural alignment, reflecting lessons from Jackie’s decade as an Operating Partner at Kleiner Perkins, where she led the Talent function and launched the annual KP People Report to provide benchmarking and insights across thousands of startups. Prior in-house operating roles at Facebook and Twitter inform Xu Talent’s strength in engineering, product, and go-to-market leadership, while early executive search work in New York and experience in investment banking broaden the firm’s perspective across finance and operational excellence. Clients cite Xu Talent’s trusted counsel, extensive network, and ability to source and close pivotal hires such as VP Engineering, VP Product, Head of Product Marketing, VP Partnerships, and CFO. In addition to full-time executive placements, Xu Talent partners with founders, investors, and talent leaders as a strategic sounding board on org design, succession planning, and leadership team dynamics, and supports senior leaders open to advisory, board, or full-time roles. Purpose-built for high-growth technology companies across Enterprise SaaS, Infrastructure/DevOps, and Consumer, Xu Talent combines operator credibility, network access, and disciplined search execution to help founders assemble durable, high-performing executive teams.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentIT InfrastructureCloud ComputingSenior ExecutivesTechnology & DigitalFinance & Accounting

HQUnited States

fullcircleHR

fullcircleHR is a specialist People and Talent advisory built for rapidly scaling technology startups, focused on helping founders and leadership teams establish the HR infrastructure, culture, and operating rhythms required to grow from seed to pre-IPO. Led by Heather Sullivan, a strategic People leader with more than 25 years of experience building and leading in-house HR and Recruiting functions through hypergrowth and M&A, the firm brings deep, hands-on expertise gained from senior roles at high-growth companies such as Discord and ChargePoint and leadership positions at SamsungNEXT, Comcast, and Warner Bros Discovery. fullcircleHRs model is intentionally stratacticalcombining strategic guidance that reassures boards and investors with the willingness to roll up sleeves and executeso that startups can move quickly without sacrificing rigor or employee experience. Engagements flex to each companys stage and needs across three core offerings: Fractional/Interim Leadership (most commonly a fractional Chief People Officer) to provide executive-level People leadership without the full-time cost; People & Talent Projects that span employee engagement, headcount and workforce planning, leadership training and 1:1 coaching, total rewards strategy and design across compensation, equity, and benefits, recruiting and retention strategy, M&A and post-merger integration, and performance management; and HR Coaching to upskill newly promoted Heads of People, VPs of HR, or operating leaders wearing the HR hat so teams can anticipate issues before they become problems. With deep startup experience, responsiveness, and cost-effective delivery, fullcircleHR partners with CEOs, People leaders, and investors to build a strong People foundation, create memorable employee experiences, avoid expensive missteps, and put scalable practices in place. By tailoring every engagementthere is no one-size-fits-all approachthe firm helps clients attract and retain high-performing teams and sustain healthy cultures through rapid change.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsTotal Talent MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomHuman Resources

HQSan Francisco, United States

Externatic

Externatic is a French specialist recruitment firm dedicated to the IT and digital ecosystem, supporting companies and candidates across France with a focus on building long‑term, high‑value connections. As a pure IT player, the firm covers the full spectrum of technology roles: software and web/mobile development, DevOps, infrastructure, networks and telecoms, cloud and product management; R&D and industrial information systems including hardware/electronics, embedded and real‑time systems, IoT, scientific and quantum computing, and industry 4.0 environments such as MES and PLM; data and AI spanning business intelligence, data engineering, data science, ML engineering, MLOps and cloud data platforms; and cybersecurity across data protection, risk management, network and cloud security, intrusion detection, vulnerability analysis and incident response. Externatic reports a 95% probation success rate in 2024 and mobilizes a team of around 20 consultants and recruiters to deliver tailored, localized searches nationwide. Deeply embedded in regional tech communities, the firm organizes and participates in major events like Devfest, BDX/IO, French Tech, ADN Ouest, Sunny Tech, Job Connect, BreizhCamp and the West Web Festival, and is the creator of “La Nuit des Meetups” in Nantes and Brest. Its approach blends market foresight, sustained engagement with pools of active and passive candidates, and the power of human networks to reach scarce talent. Externatic invests in recruiting innovation through automation, exploratory uses of AI, advanced sourcing (finalist at the European SOSU competition) and HR roundtables (Nid des Recruteurs / After Recrut). Since 2015, its reference IT salary guide and supporting content—role fiches, geographic analyses, interview guides and blog insights—provide market intelligence to clients and candidates. Trusted by startups, scale‑ups, industrial leaders and public institutions, Externatic delivers permanent and executive hires across development, infrastructure/cloud, project and product, QA/testing, management, cybersecurity, electronics and embedded/IoT, data, engineering/R&D, business/marketing and design.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQNantes, France

Seymour John

Seymour John is a specialist recruitment and consultancy services group that helps organisations take the next step by securing the talent and delivering the solutions needed to thrive amid change. Operating across both private and public sectors in the UK, the firm blends permanent and interim recruitment with executive search, project consultancy, and managed service style delivery to simplify complex people and performance challenges. Its recruitment practice spans end to end finance, procurement, human resources, project management, digital data and technology, executive leadership, engineering, operations, logistics, supply chain, and sales, marketing and business support, giving clients access to scarce skills and culturally aligned leaders who can drive transformation. For public and social sector clients, Seymour John is an awarded supplier on relevant frameworks, enabling straightforward, compliant procurement and access to commercially astute talent from wider private sector networks. The consultancy practice delivers operational and strategic HR, change and transformation, organisational and cultural development, and leadership development, with flexible engagement models from retained outsourced HR for startups and SMEs through to pay as you need us interventions and statement of work based projects. Case studies include enabling a modern desktop experience for over 450 GP practices through one of the UKs largest healthcare ICT transition programmes, developing a digital strategy for a newly formed Integrated Care System, delivering multi role interim recruitment for a major public sector system, running top to bottom finance team campaigns, and appointing an exceptional logistics leader for a global engineering business. Guided by values that are positive, progressive, and productive, the team takes a collaborative, ego free approach that prioritises quality over quantity, objective clarity, and long term relationships. The outcome is a practical, integrated pathway from assessment to action to measurable results, helping clients do more with less, reduce costs, improve productivity, and leave a genuine improvement legacy.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQWorcester, United Kingdom

Trova Talent

Trova Talent is a boutique executive search firm based in South Yarra, Victoria, founded and led by partners Michelle Peterson and Emma Kimberley. The firm specializes in advising boards, CEOs, and private equity sponsors on critical leadership appointments and succession across Australia and select international markets. Combining an insight led, data driven methodology with deep networks, Trova delivers executive search, talent mapping, succession planning, executive assessment, and psychometric testing engagements. The team is known for rigorous research, structured competency based evaluation, and a collaborative style that uncovers what is often unspoken in a brief and translates it into a precise candidate specification. Trova has built a strong track record with ASX listed corporates, founder led scale ups, multinational subsidiaries, and private equity portfolio companies, with case studies spanning consumer and retail, financial services, and tech and digital. Representative assignments include CFO, CTO, Chief Technology and Product, Chief People Officer, and Managing Director appointments. The firm reports a 98 percent appointment fulfillment rate and gender balanced outcomes, with half of recent executive placements being women. Clients value the ability to run targeted local searches while also reaching global talent pools across Europe, Asia, and North America when the brief demands it. Its client list includes brands such as Coles, Bupa, Tabcorp, EnergyAustralia, REA Group, SEEK, Sportsbet, AFL, Healthscope, AMP, Crown, Easygo, Reece, Latitude, and Origin, alongside mission driven organizations like Movember. From market mapping and benchmarking to building succession pipelines and objective executive assessment, Trova operates as an extension of its clients leadership teams, protecting confidentiality and brand reputation while accelerating time to shortlist and improving decision quality. Headquartered at Suite 16, 299 Toorak Road, South Yarra, VIC 3141, Trova Talent connects high performing leaders with organizations navigating growth, transformation, and governance complexities across regulated and customer centric markets.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceFinTechFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQMelbourne, Australia

The Onset

The Onset is an Australian recruitment partner focused on building high-performing technology and go-to-market teams for organisations at every stage of growth, from venture-backed scale-ups to ASX-listed enterprises and government. Through permanent recruitment, contract services, and executive search, the firm supports critical hires across product, engineering, data, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, quality and reliability, as well as the commercial functions that bring products to market. Its functional specialisms span Product & Design (product management, UX/UI/CX and leadership), Software Engineering (web, mobile, embedded/firmware), DevOps, SRE & QA, Cloud, Security & Infrastructure (including GRC, AppSec, SecOps and architecture), Data & Analytics (AI/ML, data science and engineering), Enterprise Applications (ERP such as SAP, Oracle, Workday and CRM platforms like Salesforce), Projects & Transformation (program and delivery leadership, business analysis, agile coaching), Hardware & Robotics (electronics, mechatronics, systems integration and manufacturing operations) and RevOps (sales, revenue, finance and operations). Industry coverage includes health and medical, banking and financial services, SaaS and broader technology, education, consumer and retail, media, industrial and commercial, and the public sector, enabling The Onset to source niche talent with domain context where it matters. Clients engage The Onset for individual contributors through leadership appointments, leveraging consulting and talent advisory to refine role design, interview processes and hiring decisions, and using flexible contract solutions to add specialist capacity at speed. With a team of around 40+ recruiters and researchers, the company is known for transparent communication, market insight and a candidate experience consistently praised through independent testimonials, helping employers compete for scarce skills while supporting professionals to advance their careers. Operating across Australia with the ability to support global hiring, The Onset combines deep networks, sector expertise and a rigorous search methodology to deliver shortlists that balance technical excellence with cultural fit and long-term impact.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticals

HQSydney, Australia

Barefoot Recruitment

Barefoot Recruitment is a specialist design and technology talent agency founded in 2021 with a mission to bridge the diversity gap in tech. Headquartered in London and operating across the UK, EMEA and AMEA, the firm partners with startups, scale-ups and globally recognised enterprises to deliver fast, inclusive hiring outcomes. With an explicit commitment to DEI, Barefoot reports that 80% of its placements sit within minority groups in tech and 55% of placements are women in tech, while 100% of roles are shortlisted within 48 hours. The team focuses on high-demand product, design and engineering roles including Product Designers, Product Managers, UX Designers, UX Researchers, UX Writers, Motion Designers, UI and Graphic Designers, as well as Front End, Back End and Full Stack Software Developers. Clients cite Barefoot as a trusted partner for scaling design teams and refining hiring processes, praising its consultative approach, high-quality shortlists and clear communication. Led by founder Sal Hurrell, who brings over a decade of recruitment experience, the agency blends subject-matter expertise with a personable, transparent style designed to build long-term partnerships. Barefoots bespoke consultancy model centers on refining and accelerating hiring processes, championing equitable and non-biased selection, and providing specialist recruiters with proven tech domain knowledge. The firms partner roster spans technology and media-led organizations, reflecting its strengths at the intersection of product, UX and software engineering. Whether supporting critical single hires or broader team builds, Barefoot aims to deliver a swift, values-aligned shortlist, thoughtfully curated from an extensive, global network, and to advise clients on the practices that create inclusive, high-performing teams. By combining speed, market insight and an unwavering commitment to equality, Barefoot Recruitment positions itself as a go-to ally for companies seeking diverse, world-class design and tech talent.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAdvertisingJournalismGraphic Design

HQLondon, United Kingdom

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