Peter Sim founded the company in 1992 and has over 40 years of expertise in social work, human resource management, and talent acquisition. He is an unparalleled authority in identifying the right talent for our organisation, thanks to his keen eye for assessing suitability and potential.

Despite having turned 71, Peter continues to work tirelessly. He is constantly engaging with our employees across the 17 cities in which we operate, with video conferencing serving as a suitable platform for him to connect with our teams. His ability to be present in Seoul, Shanghai, and Jakarta at 9am local time respectively showcases his adaptability.

Peter is also unfazed by challenges of any kind. Instead, he focuses on refining our services, improving how we organise ourselves, and delivering more than our clients dream of asking for—continuously propelling us forward.

He has held various HR roles at organisations including McDermott Southeast Asia Pte Ltd, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Singapore Aerospace Pte Ltd, and Thomson Consumer Electronics Pte Ltd. His final role before founding HRnetOne was as Regional Human Resource Director of Honeywell SEA Pte Ltd.

Peter graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Singapore in 1976 and is also an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK.

JS is the living embodiment of the personality traits commonly attributed to those born in the Year of the Rooster – diligence, resourcefulness, courage, talent, and confidence. His humble and practical approach to leadership, combined with his intelligence and determination, have been the driving forces behind his success.

JS leads a team of more than 200 people across Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, and Kuala Lumpur. His unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in the company’s stringent recruitment process, where every candidate aspiring to join the Recruit Express Group must undergo an interview with him. Leaders within the company are ecstatic when JS approves a candidate for hire, as his endorsement is considered the gold standard.

He also personally conducts sales training for his elite team and tracks their progress through monthly missives to his leaders.

Prior to joining Recruit Express, JS held various roles at notable companies such as Aurora Products Pte Ltd and General Electric Intersil Pte Ltd, where he was the Human Resource Manager, as well as Motorola Electrics Pte Ltd, where he served as the Regional Human Resource Director.

JS graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the National University of Singapore in 1982 and received a Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from the Singapore Institute of Management in 1984.

Adeline Sim is the Executive Director and Chief Corporate Officer of our Group. She leads both strategic and tactical initiatives and serves as a member of the Investment Committee. The Technology, Legal, Digital Marketing, Investor Relations, and Communication functions of the Group—spanning 40 business units across 17 cities—report directly to Adeline, as does the SEAOK business group, which she spearheads.

On any given day, Adeline conducts business reviews with our consultants, catalyses engagement with clients and candidates, builds relationships with key stakeholders, and drives initiatives to support the Group’s continued growth. Her passion for life and people fuels a demanding and varied schedule.

Prior to joining our Group in January 2009, Adeline practised as an Advocate & Solicitor with Drew & Napier LLC, specialising in dispute resolution and capital markets work. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the National University of Singapore in 2003 and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2004. She is also a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

Adeline is the Chairman of the Lifelong Learning Institute and a Board Member of SkillsFuture Singapore. She also serves as a member of the Singapore Business Federation Human Capital Action Committee and the Tripartite Workgroup on Human Capital Capability Building (TWG-HC).

Mae is a valued member of our boardroom, contributing her extensive knowledge gained from 16 years at Ernst & Young Singapore. Her experience with companies operating in the region gives Mae a broad and rich lens when deliberating on subjects with fellow board members.

In addition to her role in our organisation, Mae serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director for organisations such as Chuan Hup Holdings Limited, Grand Venture Technology Limited, ISDN Holdings Limited, Progen Holdings Limited and Rex International Holding Limited.

Mae holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the Nanyang Technological University in 1992 and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and a member of ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant (ASEAN CPA).

Wallace, is a seasoned industry professional and is widely known for his leadership as the Chairman of Beijing Career International Co., Ltd. (Career International), the first HR services enterprise listed on China’s A-share market.

He brings with him a wealth of experience in rapid innovation and business expansion—alongside laughter and song through his legendary performances at Career International’s company parties.

In the boardroom, Wallace has demonstrated his prowess by guiding Career International’s ascendancy in the recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and flexible staffing markets in China. He has also successfully solidified the company’s market leadership through strategic acquisitions in China and the United Kingdom, and by investing in HR technology and industry interconnectivity in line with Career International’s “HR Service + HR Tech + Platform” business model.

Wallace’s impressive portfolio extends beyond Career International. He is also an Independent Director of Inmyshow Digital Technology (Group) Co., Ltd. He graduated with a Diploma in Business English from Beijing Foreign Studies University in 1995 and obtained his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Peking University in 2005.

With over 20 years of experience in leading and scaling up large, listed companies in Japan, Hank brings unmatched expertise to the table. He currently holds the CFO position at Open Up Group Inc.,a recruitment company specialising in the contract and staffing of engineers, listed on themainboard of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Hank also spearheaded the successful merger of BeNext and Yumeshin, resulting in the integration of businesses and an impressive 100% increase in both market capitalisation and business size. The newly merged entity was subsequently renamed Open Up Group. His strategic vision and leadership played a critical role in the success of the merger.

Prior to his role at Open Up Group Inc., Hank was the CFO and a board member of Technopro Holdings, where he was instrumental in the success of the company’s IPO in 2014. He continued to lead various M&A initiatives and cultivated a strong following of global institutional investors, earning him recognition as the “Best CFO” elected by Institutional Investor magazine under the 2019 All-Japan Executive Team Ranking, Professional and Consumer category.

Hank is a graduate of Keio University, Japan, with a Bachelor of Economics earned in 1979. His expertise and accomplishments in finance and mergers and acquisitions make him a highly respected and sought-after professional in the industry.

Chen Yih is a prominent figure in the corporate finance industry, serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Novus Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (Novus), a distinguished firm licensed by both SGX-ST and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Prior to joining Novus, he led the Singapore Capital Markets Group at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, where he practised law in capital markets, compliance, investments, and mergers and acquisitions.

With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Chen Yih is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Singapore-listed Grand Venture Technology Limited and Rex International Holding Ltd. He is a sought-after speaker at both local and international conferences and seminars, where he imparts his insights and expertise on topics such as capital raising and Singapore Exchange listing requirements.

Chen Yih is a distinguished alumnus of the National University of Singapore, holding a Bachelor of Laws since 2001. His accomplishments and contributions to the industry are widely recognised and respected, making him a leader to watch in the corporate finance world.

Albert Ellis Albert Ellis has an impressive 30-year track record in the recruitment sector, with a focus on growth strategies, acquisitions and disposals, turnarounds, equity raisings, and bank re-financings. He is currently the CEO of Staffline Group Plc, the UK’s market-leading recruitment and training group listed on the AIM of the London Stock Exchange.

Previously, Albert served as the CEO of the global technology recruitment and IT outsourcing business at Harvey Nash Group for 15 years, where he also held the position of CFO. He began his career at Hays Plc, the UK’s largest recruiter by market capitalisation.

In addition to his extensive experience in the recruitment industry, Albert is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Accounting – Business Finance from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, conferred in 1991. He is also one of the founding members of Cambridge University’s Jesus College Perspective Conferences and was a Trustee on the Board of Asia House, an independent consultancy and research house, for many years.

Overall, Albert is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of success in the recruitment industry and a deep understanding of the finance and accounting aspects of business.

Jennifer Kang Jennifer’s journey began in 1989 when she joined Coopers & Lybrand as an auditor. She then went on to work with AT&T Singapore, where she was involved in internal audit work. Subsequently, she assumed the role of Financial Controller and led the IPO of a company on the Singapore Exchange. Her experience with M&A work at BIL International Limited and corporate planning at Abacus International Pte Ltd has proven to be a valuable asset throughout her career.

In 2003, Jennifer joined the Group as Regional Finance Director and later took the helm of one of our professional recruitment businesses in Malaysia in 2007. Her exceptional work ethic and business acumen led her to co-found HRnetOne Beijing in 2008 and assume the role of CFO of HRnetGroup in 2012. She was promoted to Group CFO in 2022 and appointed Executive Director in 2023.

Jennifer’s strong technical background and ability to deal with ambiguity have helped her succeed in a wide range of projects. Whether it’s financial control, treasury work, navigating the HR industry for strategic investment opportunities, or executing deals with business owners for M&A, she is always up for a challenge.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the National University of Singapore (1989) and a Master of Business in Information Technology from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia (1998).