Vietnam's Premier Retained Search Firm, Est. 2012

Retained Search for
Leaders Who Deliver
Long-Term Impact.

We work exclusively on retained mandates, giving your critical hire the undivided research, discretion, and rigour it deserves. Trusted by 500+ MNC and local enterprises across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

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14+
Years in Vietnam
500+
Corporate Clients
1,000+
Successful Placements
90%
MNC Client Base
Our Promise

A Retained Partnership,
Not a Transactional Search

From 2012 to today, our assets include 90% multinational companies among our clients. We built Headhunt Vietnam on a single conviction: that critical hires deserve a dedicated, research-led approach, not a contingency race.

As your retained partner, we dedicate a specialist team exclusively to your mandate. We conduct deep market mapping, approach passive candidates, and manage every step with full transparency, from briefing to onboarding.

Across key sectors in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, we understand local hiring context and regional nuance.

Nam Hoang
Nam Hoang
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Why Retained Search?
Retained search ensures your role gets 100% of our attention. No competing priorities. No shortcuts. Just a dedicated team committed to finding the best person, not just the first available.
Speed with Depth
Average search completion in 6-10 weeks. Rigorous market mapping paired with structured timelines.
200K+ Talent Pool
Access to passive and active senior candidates built over 14 years of deep market presence.
The Retained Difference

What Sets a Retained Search Apart

For senior and executive roles, the quality of the search determines the quality of the hire.

01
Exclusive Commitment
Your mandate is handled by a dedicated team, not shared across multiple agencies. Full focus. Full accountability.
02
Deep Market Mapping
We systematically map the entire target universe, reaching qualified passive candidates who would never respond to a job posting.
03
Confidentiality Assured
Sensitive mandates, succession planning, replacing incumbents, new market entry, are handled with complete discretion.
04
Full Transparency
Regular written progress reports, market intelligence, and candidate feedback throughout the engagement, not just at shortlist.
05
Rigorous Assessment
Structured competency interviews, reference verification, and cultural alignment analysis before any candidate is presented.
06
Guaranteed Replacement
Our retained engagements come with a replacement guarantee, giving you long-term confidence in the hire.
How We Work

Our Retained Search Process

A structured, transparent engagement, from mandate brief to successful onboarding.

1
Discovery & Brief
Deep-dive session to define role scope, success criteria, team dynamics, and candidate profile.
2
Market Mapping
Systematic research of the full candidate universe, internal database plus live market sourcing.
3
Candidate Approach
Discreet outreach to qualified passive candidates, professional positioning of your opportunity.
4
Assessment & Shortlist
Structured interviews, competency evaluation, and cultural fit analysis. Written candidate profiles delivered.
5
Offer & Onboarding
Offer management, counter-offer support, reference checks, and 90-day onboarding follow-up.
What We Do

A Full Suite of HR Solutions,
Led by Retained Search

Flagship Service

Retained Search

Our flagship engagement model. Upfront commitment, exclusive mandate, and structured milestones for critical hires. A dedicated consultant team conducts exhaustive market mapping and due diligence from briefing through placement.

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Exclusive mandate, dedicated team, zero competing agencies.
Full market mapping, 200K+ passive candidate database plus fresh research.
Structured progress reports, bi-weekly updates, market intelligence included.
Replacement guarantee, protecting your investment in the hire.
14 yearsof MNC search experience across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Executive Search

Targeted search for senior and executive roles: proven leadership track record, cultural fit, and the scope to drive your organisation forward.

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Interim Management

First- and second-level managers plus specialist experts placed immediately to bridge leadership gaps, lead change programmes, or support rapid expansion.

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Staffing Solutions

Flexible, scalable staffing for temporary, project-based, or long-term needs, ensuring the right talent is always in place to support operations.

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Payroll & C&B

Compliant, fully managed payroll processing for organisations with employees across multiple Vietnam locations. Withholding calculations, deadlines, and reporting handled for you.

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Training & Development

Bespoke programmes to elevate leadership capability, functional skills, and team performance, delivered in partnership with certified L&D specialists.

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Job Portal

Post unlimited roles, receive weekly applicant updates, and tap into our professional recruitment network, all through one integrated recruitment portal.

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Our People

Meet Our Leading Consultants

Senior practitioners with deep sector expertise, delivering executive hiring and HR outcomes for employers.

Mr. Nam Hoang
Mr. Nam Hoang
CEO
Ralph Spangenberg
Ralph Spangenberg
Managing Partner
Kim Anh Tran (Ammie)
Kim Anh Tran (Ammie)
Consultant Manager
Ha Hoang
Ha Hoang
Senior Team Manager
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Sector Expertise

Industries We Partner With

Retained search, executive search, staffing, and broader HR solutions across these sectors.

Oil & Gas / Energy
FMCG & Manufacturing
Logistics & Supply Chain
Technology & IT
Finance & Banking
Construction & Real Estate
Our clients

Trusted by Leading Enterprises

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

"Among many placement service providers in Vietnam, Nam & his Headhunt Vietnam proved to have solid understanding of client's business and requirements and spend quality time working hand-on-hand with clients..."

Ms. Nhung Dinh Kim
Ms. Nhung Dinh Kim
Senior HR Director at Masan Consumer Corporation, Masan
"I had the pleasure of working with Headhunt Vietnam, and I couldn't be more impressed with their headhunting expertise. From the outset, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our industry and recruitment needs. They meticulously identified top-tier candidates that perfectly matched our requirements, saving us valuable time and effort. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to finding the best talent made the entire process seamless. Thanks to their efforts, we successfully onboarded a highly skilled who has already made a significant impact on our organization.I wholeheartedly recommend Headhunt Vietnam to anyone seeking exceptional headhunting services. They truly stand out as a partner committed to your success." Show more

"I had the pleasure of working with Headhunt Vietnam, and I couldn't be more impressed with their headhunting expertise. From the outset, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our industry and recruitment needs. They meticulously identified top-tier candidates that perfectly matched our requirements, saving us valuable time and effort. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to finding the best talent made the entire process seamless. Thanks to their efforts, we successfully onboarded a highly skilled who has already made a significant impact on our organization.I wholeheartedly recommend Headhunt Vietnam to anyone seeking exceptional headhunting services. They truly stand out as a partner committed to your success."

Mrs. Dieu Nguyen
Mrs. Dieu Nguyen
HR Director, METKRAFT LTD.
"Every time with the orders to fullfill our talent candidates, we always receive overwhelming responses from HEADHUNT VIETNAM’s team and they try their best to manage to achieve our hiring plan successfully which allow us to less selection time frame for potential candidates selection. We considered the services of HEADHUNT VIETNAM are excellent with a fairly priced package with highly quality candidates and stand behind their promises. " Show more

"Every time with the orders to fullfill our talent candidates, we always receive overwhelming responses from HEADHUNT VIETNAM’s team and they try their best to manage to achieve our hiring plan successfully which allow us to less selection time frame for potential candidates selection. We considered the services of HEADHUNT VIETNAM are excellent with a fairly priced package with highly quality candidates and stand behind their promises. "

Ms. Nguyen Thuy Ngoc Phuong
Ms. Nguyen Thuy Ngoc Phuong
Finance Manager, Valspar
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+84 907 758 782
info@headhuntvietnam.com
119 Dien Bien Phu, Ho Chi Minh City