Testimonials

​I had the privilege of working with Esther and TENTEN and they are truly one of the most effective executive recruiters I've encountered. Their ability to understand organisational needs and align them with the top-tier talent is unmatched. Esther combines strategic insight with exceptional communication, ensuring both clients and candidates feel supported throughout the process. If you're looking for an executive recruiter whio delivers results and builds lasting relationships go to TENTEN.

​Aoife was instumental in my move to a senior role with a new organisation. Throughout the process she was proactive in ensuring I was prepared for the various steps involved, particularly the interviews with senior stakeholders...where there were personnel changes during the process, she arranged additional meetings to discuss the shift, allowing me to understand the implications in relation to my role. She is professional, personable and diligent and it was a pleasure to work with her...I am pleased to have made the move.

​​April has been a trusted recruitment partner for me for more than a decade, supporting several hiring needs over the years with consistency and professionalism. She brings deep market knowledge, strong people skills, and a solid understanding of the job landscape. She has consistently identified candidates with strong technical expertiseand professionalism, making her a valuable partner in the hiring process. More importantly, April is trustworthy, reliable, and easy to work with. Her experience and judgment in recruitment areevident, and I would gladly recommend her to any organization or professional looking for a credible and effective recruitment partner.

​I had the pleasure of working with Jessman, and I can confidently say he is one of the best recruiters I’ve encountered. From the very first interaction, he demonstrated a deep understanding of my skills, experience, and career aspirations. Jessman provided invaluable guidance throughout the process, ensuring I was well-prepared for every step. What truly stood out was his transparency, professionalism, and genuine care for finding the right fit -not just for the company but also for me as a candidate. I highly recommend Jessman.

​I had a really positive experience working with Lewis. He took the time to understand my background and career goals, providing useful guidance and clear communication throughout the process. Lewis was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right fit. His support made the experience smooth and straightforward, and I’d happily recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful and reliable recruiter.

​Over the years I've seen the positive difference Joel makes to candidates as well as hiringmanagers: be it advising senior executives on defining/positioning roles, current industry trends and salary negotiations; or identifying the right candidates and helping them prepare through the various stages from interviews to negotiation and acceptance. Joel brings a couple of decades in the industry with sound domain knowledge of data and AI. His view of the market in SG as well as the region is broad and deep, and I strongly recommend him for data/AI related engagements.

​I had the opportunity to collaborate with Laura, and she is one of the most talented and empathetic executive recruters I have met. She is very knowledgable and passionate, and truly cares to deliver the best outcome and achieve the best match of a candidate with the job role. She is an active listener and valuable advisor providing strategic guidance across the phases of a job search and evaluation, which were invaluable for me. Amazing professional. Highly recommended.

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​Luke was brilliant to work with.Well connected globally, tenacious, and prepped me for what turned out to be a great role. Thanks Luke. 

TENTEN have been our go-to recruiter for the past few years. Not only because they deliver high-quality candidates but because we trust their opinion; negotiating flexibility with a candidate? They will tell you. Requirements unrealistic? They will tell you!

It is this additional advisory and honesty that sets them apart from the usual search companies. Rarely do you feel that fostering a relationship is a priority in recruitment but with TENTEN you really do.

​Grace is very transparent and very knowledgable...she infuses full awareness and gives solid advice around matters relating to senior hiring and professional mobility...I highly recommend Grace.

​Thank you for all the support throughout the process Joel. I appreciated the consultative approach and care throughout the entire process. The constant check-ins and continuous feedback were helpful in preparing for each conversation, especially given my frequent business trips. Your dedication to showcasing the candidate's value shone through every step of the way.

Luke and Esther at TENTEN are the clear go-to organisation in Asia for anyone wanting to attract and recruit top technology talent into their organisation. They have an excellent grasp on the domain they work in and, unlike their competition, quickly revert with an excellent short list of high quality candidates.

I have known them both for over 10 years having worked with them both extensively whilst I was in Singapore. On a number of occasions, they were instrumental in helping me as I went about building high quality, high performing teams across Asia.

They build strong lasting relationships with clients and are well connected across the globe (at all levels). They operate in a very discreet and professional manner in everything they do.

I can't rate them highly enough.

I worked with Esther for the past two years and have closed several hard to close roles. Esther understood the local banking environment well. She is balanced in representing to both her candidates and to the clients.  Esther is mindful and respectful to the ways of workings in different companies and maintains her professionalism throughout in her engagement with HR. She also recognised that HR partnership is key and therefore constantly communicates with me. I highly recommend her services.

​I would like to thank TENTEN for the professional and great advice offered to me during the placement in my new position. Their advice was invaluable and ultimately helped me to make the right decision. If I'm ever looking to change positions again I will definitely reach out.

Luke and his team helped me realise a long term ambition of mine to migrate with my family from the UK to Asia - Singapore.  It took a little while for the ‘right’ role to present itself but throughout, Luke was privy to numerous opportunities demonstrating significant reach into the Singapore market.

His personable character was key to building confidence and his industry experience provided important steer at key times.

I would highly recommend the team at TENTEN partners to anyone considering taking the leap into Asia.

Working with TENTEN is an experience I will forever cherish. TENTEN is no ordinary headhunting firm, they differentiate themselves by providing personalised service, put the aspiration of the candidate first and are about building a lasting relationship with the candidate. TENTEN put a lot of effort into getting to know me, what I do, what I enjoy, where I am with my career, and what I want to do. One thing I will not easily forget is the follow-up and catch-up after I started in my new role. Just shows TENTEN's resolve in building a relationship.

TENTEN and I worked together in my recent career enhancement move and if I have to sum up the experience in one word, then it would be just fantastic! No flab, just precise communication and professional elan to handle senior experienced executives. A crisp and willing to walk the extra mile attitude make them a perfect ally. Thank you

I have worked with Luke over the past three years as both a hiring manager and a candidate. Throughout, Luke operates with integrity, gravitas and clearly cares about finding the right fit for everyone. When Luke has represented me as a candidate, the process feels like a partnership whereby his support, direction and advice have been invaluable to making decisions. I look forward to working with Luke again in the future.

Luke is in my opinion by some way the best in his field in recruitment in Asia. Luke builds good contacts, gets good opportunities and delivers what he says he is going to deliver.

TENTEN supported my hiring for Greater China. It was always a pleasure working with them, they provided me great candidates, most of which I hired. I would not hesitate to work with TENTEN again as they are a valued partner to our business.

Luke is the most effective and efficient in his profession in Singapore. Our interactions have been very professional and positive.  Luke understands requirements and finds the right candidates quickly as opposed to sending large numbers of profiles across.  He has a special ability to identify hires at the VP & (Executive) Director level. I would recommend Luke at any time and it would be a pleasure to work together again in the future.

Luke found me the perfect role in Singapore to fit my experience.  He and his team worked diligently and professionally throughout negotiations and in support of the onboarding process.  I would unreservedly recommend TENTEN Partners to potential employers and employees.

Luke’s professional approach yet ‘personal’ was a great welcome from the many recruiters I have met and worked with in the past. He was able to see the bigger picture and helped position myself well for every step of my engagement.

I have been working with Luke for the past 6 months and I can honestly say that he has been the most proactive recruiter that I have worked with. He identified a number of senior potential positions for me and regularly updated me on the application process and next steps. I have just started a contract with BDO Bank in the Philippines and the only reason I got approached for this role was through Luke’s contacts. I very quickly developed a trusting relationship with Luke and I have referred a number of friends and colleagues who are looking for a new role to him. I would highly recommend Luke to anyone looking for a job in South East Asia.

I was introduced to Luke by a friend and it was an excellent introduction; he helped me find my next role. Luke is very engaging, trustworthy, and dependable. He has a wealth of experience in the Singapore recruiting landscape, so he has contacts in many of the right places to assist people at all levels. During the introduction meeting Luke took the time to understand my background, skills, drivers, and aspirations and only then connected me with the right opportunity. Luke is definitely a recruiter you want on your side.

My experience with TENTEN was exceptional.  From initial contact until successful placement at Barclays Singapore.  They supported me throughout the process providing not only professional advice as well as much needed relocation suggestions.  Highly recommended.

Luke is one of the best-connected recruiters I’ve come across and helped me establish my own network when I arrived in Australia. He is personable, professional and a pleasure to work with - I would highly recommend him and his firm.

Esther has been recruiting for our technology team since 2011. She has the ability to represent our organisation and manage the candidate’s expectations well. Candidates are well managed and engaged in terms of expectations and culture fit. She also has the ability to represent our organisation objectively. Esther is credible and frank about the market and candidate situation. I would highly recommend her service.

I have worked with Luke & his team, both as a candidate and as a hiring manager. In both cases, I find Luke to be very well balanced, understanding the parties he is working with. Furthermore, Luke has an exceptional people radar: beyond matching roles and skills, Luke connects people with matching energy. This leads to higher success rate in terms of recruitment as well as keeping the talent / staying in the role.  Will happily recommend Luke anytime.

Luke is an exceptional Talent Manager. He has a very wide network and is highly regarded in the Singapore Financial Services arena.