Top Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Firm in Korea | Stanton Chase Seoul

Stanton Chase Seoul: Leading Executive Search Firm in Korea

Stanton Chase Seoul is one of the best executive search firms in Korea. Since 1997, we have placed hundreds of CEOs and thousands of senior executives across industries. We recruit CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CTOs, Country Managers, Presidents, and board directors for multinational corporations and Korean companies alike.

Our team includes both Korean and Western consultants, which means we understand how to work with Korean conglomerates, family-owned businesses, and international companies entering the Korean market. We operate from Gangnam and are connected to more than 70 Stanton Chase offices in 45 countries.

What Makes Stanton Chase the Best Executive Search Firm in Korea?

Nearly Three Decades in the Korean Market

We opened our Seoul office in 1997. We have seen markets rise and fall, industries come and go, and companies grow from startups to conglomerates. That history gives us perspective that newer firms simply do not have.

Hundreds of CEO Placements

We have placed hundreds of CEOs and thousands of senior executives for companies across Korea. That is not a number we take lightly. Every one of those placements taught us something about what works in this market and what does not.

A Team That Speaks Both Languages

We do not just mean Korean and English. We mean the language of Korean business culture and the language of international corporate governance. Our consultants know how to bridge both, which matters when you are hiring executives who need to work across cultures.

Partners Stay on Every Search

The partners you meet at the start are the same people who deliver your search. We do not win the business with senior people and then hand you off to junior staff.

Which Industries Does Stanton Chase Seoul Serve?

• Technology: CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, and technology leaders for technology companies, semiconductor firms, electronics manufacturers, and IT services businesses.
• Industrial: CEOs, COOs, and senior executives for manufacturing, engineering, automotive, shipbuilding, and industrial companies.
• Consumer Products and Services: CEOs, CMOs, and senior executives for FMCG companies, retail chains, e-commerce businesses, and consumer brands.
• Financial Services: CEOs, CFOs, CROs, and senior executives for banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintech firms.
• Life Sciences and Healthcare: CEOs, COOs, and senior executives for pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare services.
• Energy, Resources, and Mining: CEOs and senior executives for energy companies and natural resources businesses.
• Professional Services: Managing Partners, CEOs, and senior executives for consulting firms, law firms, and other professional services organizations.
• Social Impact, Government, and Education: CEOs and senior leaders for not-for-profits, government bodies, and educational institutions.

What Sets Stanton Chase Seoul Apart from Other Executive Search Firms?

Partner-Owned, Not Corporate-Owned

Every Stanton Chase office is owned by its partners. We are not a corporate franchise or a satellite of a distant headquarters. Our partners built this office, they run this office, and they have skin in the game on every search. That changes how we work.

We Have Been Here Since 1997

Stanton Chase Seoul has operated in Korea for nearly three decades. We know the executives, the boards, the investors, and the decision makers. When we reach out to candidates, they know who we are.

Personal Partnership, Not a Vendor Relationship

We get to know your people, your culture, and your business. We keep the lines of communication open and comfortable. You are not a file number to us.

70% of Our Clients Come Back

70% of our clients return for their next search. Stanton Chase maintains the highest level of client loyalty in the industry. That does not happen by accident. It happens because we deliver results and because we treat their business like our own.

We Stay Until the Job Is Done

We do not disappear after you sign the offer letter. We stay close until the candidate is fully onboarded and settled into the role. A good hire can still fail without the right support early on.