Leadership Search: Foundational
Headhunting
When the usual recruiters give up, we get started.
You’ve already tried the LinkedIn blast. You’ve spoken to three “specialist” agencies.
Now you need a partner who can actually solve the problem.
We help founders, investors, and leadership teams find the people everyone else can’t across Southeast Asia and beyond
Why founders come to us
You’re probably here because…
You’re hiring your first leader in a new function
A bad hire has already cost you
Your recruiters have run out of steam
Investors want a stronger team
What We Do
Recruitment’s broken.
We built Foundational to help fix It.
Traditional search focuses on sales. We focus on delivery.
Our model is lean, transparent, and built for founders who move fast and expect excellence.
We take care of finding the right person, so you can move on to solving the next problem.
How our headhunting & recruitment services work
We don’t give up. We map everyone who does this role in your market. We are determined to find a solution for you.
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Tenacious and Thorough
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Our network and reputation allow us to reach talent others can’t access.
Access to Untapped Talent
High quality talent that makes sense for your business within a couple of weeks.
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Fast But Thoughtful
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We use functional experts to vet the candidates, so you know they can do the job.
Best Placed to Qualify
Led by Ollie Wood
Ollie Wood founded Foundational in 2022 to offer a more effective approach to executive search and senior leadership hiring across Southeast Asia. Before launching Foundational, Ollie worked at the heart of the region’s startup and venture ecosystem, including leading talent at Golden Gate Ventures.
His experience working closely with founders and investors gives him a strong understanding of the challenges involved in hiring senior leaders for growing companies. Through Foundational’s executive search and headhunting services, Ollie combines market knowledge, a trusted regional network and a highly targeted approach to help startups and scaling businesses find the right leadership talent.
what people say
Client Results
We partner with Southeast Asia’s most ambitious founders and leading venture capital firms to identify and secure the leadership that defines every successful growth trajectory.
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Ollie’s network in Southeast Asia is unmatched. He bridges the gap between founders, CEOs, and VCs with a deep understanding of the regional startup landscape. He is a vital partner for any high-growth venture.
Justin Hall
Partner, Golden Gate Ventures