Never Make
a Regrettable Hire
in China Again
You make a China hire that looks right—
and then lose a year fixing it.
Don't make this mistake again.
Fix your structure before the search.
Work 1:1 with me
to get your search right before you begin.
If this hire matters to you, we should talk.
40 Years in Asia | Retained Search | Personally Done
If you've come to this site, you're likely struggling to get your hiring in China right. You're not alone. It's a challenge, but we can help.
WE UNDERSTAND THE PAIN AND FRUSTRATION OF TRYING TO GET YOUR CHINA HIRING RIGHT.
You don’t know which recruiter to trust.
The recruiter's process isn't clear. It feels like it's stitched together piecemeal.
Candidates drop out at critical points
You don't get updates, so you never know if your search is stalled or making progress
Junior staff are executing your search
You feel like candidate resumes are just being thrown at you
Offer negotiations turn into nightmares
Your final decision is a forced choice.
You're frustrated because you're not interviewing the right quality of candidates
You're ticked off at how you get the runaround when things go wrong
In a world of leadership talent scarcity, your hiring approach is critical. The outcome of a traditional search is always a POOR HIRE!
Prefer to reach out directly? Email us at michael.whelan@thepaliogroupsa.com
The Solution
THE PALIO
RE-SCOPE STRATEGY
When your hiring approach is the right one, you attract attention, candidates engage, and your choices improve.
Get our proven re-scope strategy to attract top leaders. Put nine powerful elements to work for you, so...
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Candidates understand accurately what challenges you are posing
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The rewards you are offering for meeting or exceeding those challenges
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And how tightly your role aligns with their desired future.
Each element is designed to lower your risk, allowing you to cut through the noise, attract attention, and hire the very best.
With this strategy you'll get:
A new hiring approach that attracts top-tier candidate attention
A process that converts to better hiring choices
A hiring strategy that grows your business
A new super skill that makes you a China Hiring Master
For more than a decade, Palio has helped dozens of businesses in China grow their operations by re-scoping their hiring. Now it's your turn.
Prefer to reach out directly? Email us at michael.whelan@thepaliogroupsa.com
Get the Proven Hiring Strategy That Transforms Businesses
Like Yours
I work directly with CEOs and senior leaders who want to re-scope their China hiring and achieve what was previously impossible.
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My clients will never again make a regrettable hire in China.
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Here's how I ensure that:
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Personalized Approach: I work on every aspect of your search. I don't delegate a thing, recycle shortlists, or take shortcuts.
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Thorough Process: I don't run volume processes to save time. Instead, we explicitly understand each other and develop a well-thought-out recruiting plan together.
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Team Alignment: We ensure that everyone on your team is onboard with our hiring plan.
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Customized Tools: We develop tools together that ensure our success in the market.
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Deep Market Reach: We reach deep into the market to find exceptional executives uniquely suited to your role for intrinsic reasons.
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Quality Candidates: Every candidate you meet is fully vetted and exceeds your requirements by at least 20%, giving you excellent final choices.
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I regard your situation as serious, unique, personal, specific, and outcome-driven. That’s why I only take on a single client a month.
You are protected by the guarantees and safeguards I provide.
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Ready to transform your hiring process?
Schedule a consultation today!
Prefer to reach out directly? Email us at michael.whelan@thepaliogroupsa.com
TRUSTED BY MID-SIZED MANUFACTURERS [LIKE YOU] AND GLOBAL BRANDS ALIKE
From industrial laser makers to semiconductor companies to silicon photonics disuptors to automated machine tooling providers to T1 & 2 automotive suppliers, dozens of businesses in China and APAC have re-scoped their hiring to achieve superb hiring results, grow faster, turn-around, strengthen their operations.
S H D Abbott, VP, Human Resources
Power Service, Alstom
"Excellent work done on our recent senior recruitment exercise…superb candidates…you have materially altered Alstom’s competitive stance in the China market…in a relatively short period and in an open, communicative, and consultative style."
Doug Wright
President & CEO
Source Photonics
"Michael and his team ran a thoughtful and efficient process to understand and respond to our needs, then presented very high quality candidates and followed through to hire. Very good. Standard rates, above-standard quality."
Vlad Hermann
President
VAST Alliance LLC
"Mike has been a trustworthy, reliable and professional. His knowledge of the Chinese market and how the Chinese think proved to be extremely valuable in our efforts to recruit suitable talent. Thanks to Mike’s support, we managed to restructure and build a very capable executive team, one which has grown our business in China.
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I recommend Mike and his team at Palio to anyone requiring top quality, dependable and value-for-money management recruitment services."
Prefer to reach out directly? Email us at michael.whelan@thepaliogroupsa.com
Unlock Your Business Potential: The True Value of Hiring in China
Many CXOs view hiring in China as a risk, but this perception can prevent companies from realizing the upside of hiring well. In fact, our clients typically experience significant growth after recruiting a new leader in China through us.
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Hiring in China can open the door to new unseen sectors, allowing you to increase revenue
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The right, tight-fit China leader can quickly streamline operations and improve the productivity, morale, cohesion, and agility
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They can provide you with insights, capabilities and business results that you might not have witnessed or even thought possible previously
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Read through our case studies below to see how our candidates have unlocked exactly this kind of pent-up potential for our clients in China and delivered truly significant growth.
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Ready to explore the potential of hiring in China? Contact us today to schedule an free, no-obligation consultation.
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Prefer to reach out directly? Email us at michael.whelan@thepaliogroupsa.com
Proven Success: Real Hiring Results That Drive Growth
Chief Rep/Sales Director
US Industrial Valve Manufacturer
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(high-growth leadership scaling case)
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China operation in extended slow-growth mode for over a decade.
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Search focused on identifying a leader capable of accelerating growth.
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Within two years the business tripled in revenue: +92% > +47% > $105M.
China Chairman
US-German Tier One Auto Supplier
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(recover control and reboot culture case)
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HQ had lost control of its China JV to a rogue partner and GM.
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Search focused on battle-tested new Chairman to wrest back control.
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First year: profits up 40%, headcount down, 50%.
Within four years, revenue was up 261%, profits were up by 802%.
Managing Director North Asia
Global Airport Baggage Handling Systems Company
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(market recovery leadership case)
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Company was poised to withdraw from China.
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It had invested five years in China without a single bid win.
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They were giving it one final try.
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Search focused on recruiting the right "character" to the role.
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First bid win within 18 months.​
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Numerous bids won in tandem.
Seven years later, €45 million annual revenue stream and growing.
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Read the case →​​​
Prefer to reach out directly? Email us at michael.whelan@thepaliogroupsa.com
Transform Your Hiring Process:
​Never Make a Regrettable Hire in China Again.
Have you ever witnessed the devastating effects of a bad hire? I’ve helped hundreds of the smartest CEOs, Presidents, and APAC leadership teams across 12 markets attract remarkable leaders. I’ve seen firsthand how poor hiring decisions can cripple mid-sized companies in China.
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My former clients, companies like Caterpillar, John Deere, Honeywell, and Boeing have the resources to recover from hiring mistakes, but mid-sized firms often don’t. This is why I founded Palio—to help companies like yours out-hire your larger rivals, and attract and retain the best leadership in China and Asia.
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Together, we can rapidly re-scope your China hiring process, giving you the tools to succeed. It’s not easy, but we have helped dozens of CEOs do exactly that.
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Today, I’m dedicated to ensuring my clients never again make a regrettable hire in China. I’ve witnessed how costly and unnecessary these mistakes can be. My reward? I get to see my clients happier than they've ever been, with thriving China operations led by exceptional leaders.
Michael Whelan
Ready to transform your hiring process?
Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today!
Prefer to reach out directly? Email us at michael.whelan@thepaliogroupsa.com
Your Proven 3-Step Hiring
Re-Scope Plan for
Exceptional Leadership
Take your first step towards greater hiring success in China today. It's easy.
Book Call
Define Role
Hire & Grow
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If China Is Still Strategic for You,
It’s Time to Re-Scope Your Hiring
If China remains a key market for your business and you're determined to achieve results, it’s time to consider a re-scope of your hiring strategy.
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A short, practical discussion is often enough to assess whether my re-scope approach aligns with your needs.
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I accept only one new client per month. If you’re facing a situation that requires new leadership in China and want to be personally involved in your next hire, let’s start a conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
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