APEX✦TALENT SOLUTIONS

SEMICONDUCTOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Exceptional Talent.
Lasting Impact.

Connecting semiconductor businesses with the leaders and specialists who move them forward.

BASED IN SINGAPORE. CONNECTED GLOBALLY.ASIA · UNITED STATES

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE. PERSONAL COMMITMENT.

Your industry.
Our focus.

OUR RESULTS

75%+

CV-to-Interview Rate

Candidates presented who progress to interview.

80%+

Repeat Clients

Clients who return to APEX for additional searches.

In an industry defined by precision, the right people make the difference.

APEX Talent Solutions is a Singapore-based executive search firm dedicated to the semiconductor industry. We bring sector knowledge, established relationships and careful assessment to every search.

From global industry leaders to growing technology businesses, we help clients find senior leaders and specialists who fit their technology, culture and ambitions.

27+

Years of semiconductor search
experience
brought by our founder

6

Key markets across Asia
and the United States

Semiconductors.

Our only focus.

DEPTH ACROSS THE ECOSYSTEM

We understand the world
your people work in.

Close-up of a semiconductor chip on a circuit boardFROM SILICON TO SYSTEMS

One focus.The semiconductor industry, across its entire value chain.

Our search network spans the companies designing, manufacturing, enabling and advancing semiconductor technology.

  • Fabless & IC Design
  • IDMs & Foundries
  • OSAT, Advanced Packaging & Test
  • Semiconductor Equipment
  • Subsystems & Components
  • Materials & Process Technologies

A SEARCH BUILT AROUND YOU

The right approach.
For the right appointment.

Whether you are making a critical leadership hire or planning your next stage of growth, we help you navigate the talent market with clarity.

FOR EMPLOYERS

Tell us what you are building.

Let’s talk about the talent to take you there.

01Retained Executive Search

Dedicated, confidential search for senior leadership and strategically important roles.

We define the brief, map the market, engage and assess candidates, and provide close support throughout the hiring process.

02Contingency Search

A success-based approach for professional and specialist hiring, drawing on our industry relationships and targeted candidate engagement.

Suitable when the talent market is well defined and you need a focused, flexible search.

03Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence

A structured view of relevant talent, competitor organizations and candidate availability.

We provide the market intelligence to support succession planning, market entry, team expansion and future hiring decisions.

LOCAL UNDERSTANDING. INTERNATIONAL REACH.

Across borders.
Close to your business.

One search partner connecting key semiconductor markets.
Industry relationships supported by English, Korean, Mandarin and Japanese capabilities.

SingaporeHEADQUARTERSSouth KoreaTaiwanJapanChinaUnited States

EXPERIENCED PEOPLE. DIRECT PARTNERSHIP.

Know who is behind your search.

We believe the best search relationships are personal, informed and built to last.

Michelle Lee, Managing Director & Founder

Michelle Lee

MANAGING DIRECTOR & FOUNDER

EA Reg. No. R1769998

Michelle brings over 27 years of semiconductor executive search experience, partnering with clients on senior leadership and specialist appointments across Asia and the US.

She combines deep industry relationships with a hands-on understanding of business and leadership needs.

Michelle holds a B.S. in Biology from Inha University, South Korea.

Michelle speaks English and Korean.

Ricky Lau, Search Director

Ricky Lau

SEARCH DIRECTOR

Ricky brings nearly 20 years of executive search experience across technology-driven industries.

His work at APEX combines targeted research, market mapping and talent intelligence across commercial, technical and operational searches.

Ricky holds a B.S. in Human Biology from the University of Toronto, Canada.

Ricky speaks English and Mandarin.

Julie Kim, Principal Consultant

Julie Kim

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Julie brings extensive experience in both in-house talent acquisition and executive search across global technology companies.

Having worked on both sides of the hiring process, she combines a strong understanding of client needs with a targeted, market-driven approach to identifying and engaging talent.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Commerce & Finance with a minor in Economics from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada.

Julie speaks English, Korean and Japanese.

FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROFESSIONALS

Your next chapter
deserves a conversation.

Exploring a move now or considering what comes next?

Talk with a search partner who understands your industry. We welcome confidential conversations with experienced leaders and specialists about their career aspirations.

Many of our searches are confidential. Contact us to explore opportunities relevant to your experience and career goals.

EMAIL US

contact@apex-talentsolutions.com

CALL US

+65 6407 1043

VISIT US

8 Marina View, #43-01
Asia Square Tower 1
Singapore 018960