IT Executive Searchin Malaysia
Confidential search for CTOs, CIOs, VPs, IT Directors, and technology heads across Malaysia — with strong coverage of Klang Valley and Petaling Jaya / KL mandates. We map the market, approach passive leaders, and deliver a shortlist you can interview with confidence.
20%
Of annual salary when monthly salary is over RM 25,000
Leadership
CTO, CIO, VP, Director, and Head of technology
Confidential
Discreet outreach when the mandate cannot go public
What you get
Executive search for technology leadership — deeper mapping and outreach than a standard permanent req, with a clear fee of 20% of annual salary for roles over RM 25,000 per month.
- Confidential search for CTO, CIO, VP, IT Director, and Head of roles
- Market mapping and passive candidate outreach — not only job-board applicants
- Structured screening against leadership, technical depth, and culture fit
- Interview coordination, referencing, and offer support through acceptance
- Executive fee: 20% of annual salary when monthly salary is over RM 25,000
Roles we commonly search
- CTO / CIO / CISO
- VP / Head of Engineering
- IT Director / Head of IT
- Head of Data / AI / Digital
- Head of Cloud / Infrastructure / Security
- Product / Technology leadership roles
How the search runs
Leadership brief
We align on mandate, success metrics, team context, compensation band, and confidentiality needs.
Map and approach
We map the Malaysia (and relevant regional) market, approach passive leaders, and screen for delivery and culture fit.
Shortlist and close
You meet a tight shortlist. We support interviews, references, offer negotiation, and acceptance.
Leadership mandates stay separate from specialist permanent hiring — so the brief, outreach, and shortlist stay focused on technology executives, not volume IC roles.
FAQs
How is executive search different from permanent recruitment?
Permanent recruitment covers specialist and mid-level IT hires. Executive search focuses on technology leadership — deeper market mapping, confidential outreach to passive candidates, and a tighter shortlist for board- or CXO-facing roles.
What does IT executive search cost?
For executive search placements where the candidate’s monthly salary is over RM 25,000, the fee is 20% of annual salary. Specialist and mid-level permanent roles (under that band) use our standard permanent fees of 18% for a single role or 15% for 2+ roles. Terms are confirmed in writing before search starts.
Do you only recruit in Malaysia?
Most mandates are Malaysia-based (KL / PJ and nationwide). We can also support regional searches when the role sits in Malaysia with ASEAN coverage, or when you hire Malaysian leaders for regional remits.
Can you fill specialist IC roles too?
Yes — through our permanent IT recruitment service. Use executive search when the brief is leadership; use permanent recruitment for engineers, architects, and other specialist contributors.
Need a technology leader in Malaysia?
Brief us on the mandate — we will map the market and run a confidential IT executive search.