John Appleby Email & Phone Number

Hong Kong

PEO, Payroll & Outsourced Employment Solutions.CMS Asia specializes in offering simple, compliant solutions to help companies manage their contingent workforce whilst lowering costs and smoothing processes. Contingent Workforce recruitment/management is a rapidly evolving and highly competitive environment which can move quickly and become overwhelming. As your partner we can take care of the things that you don’t have time for, leaving you to focus worry-free on your core… Show more PEO, Payroll & Outsourced Employment Solutions.CMS Asia specializes in offering simple, compliant solutions to help companies manage their contingent workforce whilst lowering costs and smoothing processes. Contingent Workforce recruitment/management is a rapidly evolving and highly competitive environment which can move quickly and become overwhelming. As your partner we can take care of the things that you don’t have time for, leaving you to focus worry-free on your core business. We work with individuals and companies to enable them to do business in Hong Kong without the worries of tax and compliance issues. Show less

Hong Kong

John joined Asia Carbon in 2018. He is responsible for Banking and Financial Services for Asia Pacific with specialisation on Investment Banking and Global Markets roles. Prior to joining Asia Carbon he Co-Founded a highly successful Contingent Workforce Solutions business in Hong Kong. He has been involved in Asian Executive Search since 2001 and has been recognized by clients as a top 10 search professional multiple times in the annual Asia Money Headhunter’s Polls . Prior to search he held… Show more John joined Asia Carbon in 2018. He is responsible for Banking and Financial Services for Asia Pacific with specialisation on Investment Banking and Global Markets roles. Prior to joining Asia Carbon he Co-Founded a highly successful Contingent Workforce Solutions business in Hong Kong. He has been involved in Asian Executive Search since 2001 and has been recognized by clients as a top 10 search professional multiple times in the annual Asia Money Headhunter’s Polls . Prior to search he held senior trading and sales roles in London for a number of leading European banks and brokerages. Show less

Hong Kong

Responsible for management and growth of the businessManaged a team of 8 staff in 2 locationsOversight of all aspects of the business from client acquisition and maintenance to accounting and finance.Increased contractor number by 25%Increased net revenue by 24%Added several new clients and greatly improved relationships with existing key accounts.Responsible for managing the RPO of the company’s leading Hong Kong based client representing 65% of CXC HK business.

Hong Kong

Responsible for setting up of business and license acquisition.Originated all client business. Managed all aspects of search process.Provided market intelligence and strategic advice to clients up to and including CEO level.Strong network of senior level executives in multiple industries.Offer solution-driven approach to both clients and candidates.Managed all budget and accounting processes.

Hong Kong

Regional responsibility for teams based in HK, Singapore and Shanghai total of 20 staff.Responsible for budget, hiring new staff, training and mentoring. Developed programs to incentivize staff.Member of Senior Management Team setting strategy and objectives for a group of over 200 staff.Personal billings in top 10 of company performers for 2008 and 2009.Identified areas for process improvement and developed solutions for strategic projects both internally and for… Show more Regional responsibility for teams based in HK, Singapore and Shanghai total of 20 staff.Responsible for budget, hiring new staff, training and mentoring. Developed programs to incentivize staff.Member of Senior Management Team setting strategy and objectives for a group of over 200 staff.Personal billings in top 10 of company performers for 2008 and 2009.Identified areas for process improvement and developed solutions for strategic projects both internally and for clients.Fully engaged in executive search, contingent recruitment and RPO projects. Show less

Hong Kong

Increased revenues 108% year on year whilst maintaining costs below budget.Full budget control over all aspects of the business. Turned a loss making office into profit within 6 months. 12 months profits around US$1 Million.Re-focused consultants efforts to maximize results whilst improving client and candidate experience.Hired, trained and mentored new staff and ran an office of over 30 staff.Full responsibility for managing both executive search and contingent recruitment… Show more Increased revenues 108% year on year whilst maintaining costs below budget.Full budget control over all aspects of the business. Turned a loss making office into profit within 6 months. 12 months profits around US$1 Million.Re-focused consultants efforts to maximize results whilst improving client and candidate experience.Hired, trained and mentored new staff and ran an office of over 30 staff.Full responsibility for managing both executive search and contingent recruitment teams.Reported directly to the board and gave strategic advice and forecasts on market trends and developments in Asia.Developed innovative solutions to client projects and ensured best practice delivery.Played key role in achieving Top 20 ranking for both Wood Hamill and Morgan McKinley Asia Money Headhunting Poll 2007.Strong personal billing. Show less