Jonathan Khoo

Jonathan Khoo is a Managing Partner at NGS Global.

Based in Singapore, Jonathan brings more than two decades of leadership and executive search experience across Asia Pacific. He has a distinguished track record of partnering with global and regional organizations to identify, assess, and recruit senior executives in the technology, industrial, and life sciences sectors.

Prior to rejoining NGS Global, Jonathan served on the Board of AIMS International as APAC Region Head and Global Practice Leader. During his tenure, he was instrumental in expanding the firm’s presence and network across Asia, strengthening strategic partnerships, and driving practice excellence across key markets.

Earlier in his career, Jonathan held several senior management positions with leading multinational corporations. With one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, he managed its multi-billion-dollar Southeast Asia distribution business. At a global passenger transport group, he concurrently held dual appointments as Vice President, Corporate HR and Vice President (Operations) for its Media division. He also led regional staffing and employer branding programs for a major Fortune 500 technology company across the Asia-Pacific and Japan regions.

Jonathan began his executive search career as Managing Director with one of Asia’s oldest executive search firms, where he led practices in Life Sciences, Industrial Engineering, and Technology. Over the years, he has developed a deep understanding of the regional talent landscape and a reputation for delivering impactful leadership placements throughout Asia.

He graduated from Nanyang Technological University with an Honors degree in Mechanical Engineering and is fluent in English and Chinese, with working knowledge of several Southeast Asian languages.