CTO Headhunters in Hong Kong

CTO Executive Search and Headhunters in Hong Kong

Recruit Mogul provides specialist CTO headhunting services to organisations across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and other regions in Hong Kong. We work alongside boards, CEOs, business owners, and investors to appoint Chief Technology Officers who can lead technical strategy, scale platforms, and support long-term business objectives.

Hong Kong’s economy is centred on financial services, professional advisory firms, international trade, logistics, property development, technology, retail, and healthcare. Its strategic role as a bridge between global capital markets and mainland China drives sustained demand for commercially agile executive leadership.

Our focus is on senior technology leadership roles where innovation, reliability, and delivery must remain balanced.

CTO Search Focused on Direction

CTO appointments influence how products, platforms, and engineering teams evolve. Our searches are conducted on a confidential, headhunting basis, engaging proven technology leaders rather than screening applicants or CV databases.

Our CTO search approach prioritises:

  • Leadership of engineering and development teams
  • Experience building and scaling technology platforms
  • Oversight of product architecture and technical roadmaps
  • Strong collaboration with commercial and executive stakeholders
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical outcomes

Each search is shaped around the organisation’s growth stage, product environment, and technical complexity.

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Industries We Support

We recruit across financial services, professional services, logistics and trading groups, property and asset management, retail, and technology-enabled commerce. Many roles sit at the intersection of international governance standards and Greater China-facing commercial operations.

  • Construction and Engineering
  • Manufacturing and Industrial
  • Mining and Natural Resources
  • FMCG and Consumer Goods
  • Financial Services
  • Technology and SaaS
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Retail and Wholesale
  • Logistics, Supply Chain, and Transportation
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Information Technology and Telecommunications

We understand how technical leadership requirements vary by sector and adjust our search strategy accordingly.

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Our CTO Search Process

Our CTO search process is structured, discreet, and designed to minimise risk in senior technical appointments.

  • Mandate definition – aligning on technology priorities, delivery challenges, and success criteria
  • Market mapping – identifying CTOs and senior technical leaders with relevant scale experience
  • Direct engagement – confidential outreach to high-performing, passive technology executives
  • Assessment – detailed evaluation of leadership capability, delivery history, and team fit
  • Shortlist presentation – clear, decision-ready candidate insights to support selection
  • Appointment support – managing negotiations, transition planning, and onboarding

This approach supports CTO appointments that strengthen technical capability and execution.

Hire the Right CTO

Hiring a CTO is a critical decision that shapes innovation, scalability, and long-term competitiveness. The right appointment ensures technology supports both growth and operational stability.

Recruit Mogul supports CTO searches across major business centres in Sha Tin, Kwun Tong, Yuen Long, Eastern and other districts, as well as national and international organisations.

Contact us to discuss your CTO search requirements and timelines.

Placement Fee and Guarantee

Recruit Mogul follows a straightforward, results-driven fee structure. Our success fee is 18% of the candidate’s first-year base salary, payable only once the employee has started in the role. We do not require retainers or advance payments.

Each successful placement comes with a three-month replacement guarantee. If the appointed candidate leaves or does not meet role expectations within the first 90 days, we will run a replacement search at no additional cost, protecting the value of your hire.

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