Martin Garnes

Martin Garnes is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, specializing in agency recruitment for various industries in the Asia markets, including Retail, Consumer, FMCG, Healthcare/Biotech, and Technology.

He has a global perspective, having lived in 6 countries across 3 continents, which has equipped him with cross-cultural fluency to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Martin is passionate about education and literacy as tools to combat global poverty. He has been actively involved in charity projects in Japan, Cambodia, France, and Hong Kong.

Between 2013-2018, Martin led a team of volunteers in organizing over 45 awareness- and fundraising events for Room to Read under the Beers for Books initiative. He also provides advisory services to NGO boards and start-ups on strategy, decision-making, and governance matters.

His specialties include Talent Acquisition Framework & Strategy, Employer Value Proposition, Employee Referral Programs, Employer Branding Initiatives, Organizational Design, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Cross-cultural Communication, Diversity Management, and Conflict Resolution.