Policy & Government Affairs Search Delivery

June 19, 2026

Global Policy / Lobbying Organisation | International

We were engaged to deliver two highly specialised policy leadership hires after multiple recruiters had failed to secure the right talent over a 3-month period.

Mandates

  • Head of Asia Policy
  • Head of AI Policy

These were niche, relationship-driven searches requiring individuals with deep regulatory credibility, policy influence, and established networks across government, technology, and institutional stakeholders.

The Challenge

The talent pool was exceptionally limited, requiring candidates with:

  • Senior public policy / government affairs leadership experience
  • Deep regional influence across Asia
  • AI policy expertise at an institutional or regulatory level
  • Credibility with policymakers, regulators, and senior industry stakeholders

Outcome

  • 2 highly specialised leadership hires delivered
  • Both mandates completed in under 3 weeks
  • Previous search efforts by other recruiters had remained unsuccessful for 3+ months

A highly targeted executive search delivered with speed, precision, and access to talent others could not reach.

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