Spotlight on China

Steve Brown
Managing Director - APAC & EMEA
Global Management
As the Managing Director – APAC & EMEA at ChapmanCG, Steve Brown helps businesses transform and grow by hiring exceptional CHROs and HR leadership teams for a broad range of clients, including complex multinationals embarking on change and smaller, leaner organisations looking for innovative people and culture solutions. In addition, he is passionate about fostering long-term partnerships with HR influencers and CEOs to promote diverse teams and inclusive workplaces, ultimately driving innovation and high performance.
Responsible for leading our world-class consulting team across APAC and EMEA, one of Steve’s key drivers is ensuring synergies across the two regions through collaboration and clarity.
Steve has enjoyed an exciting and meaningful career journey of over two decades in the executive search and talent industry, having lived and worked in the UK, Australia, Singapore, Chinese mainland, and Hong Kong. He has a successful track record, including delivering multiple high-profile HR searches both at C-level (group and global) and regional across various industry sectors.
Steve is a member of the Executive Committee at ChapmanCG.
Latest Articles by Steve
Global HR Update Q2 2023
In this edition of our Global HR Update, we look at some of the tools…

Receiving Feedback: Make It Your Superpower
We gained a remarkable insight during a recent conversation with a highly regarded Chief Human…


Our Insights Round-Up for 2022
As 2022 finishes and we start to look into what 2023, we reflect on some…

2022 – The Paradoxical Year
Where do we start? Just as most countries in the world have been easing out of…



Spotlight on our Asia Pacific Team
For many CEOs and CHROs, the Asia Pacific region continues to take centre-stage for business…

Driving Your Strategic Agenda: Coaching for Transformation Within Your Organi...
Building coaching capability within organisations is taking greater prominence as a transformation tool used to…

Five Talent Tips for Turbulent Times
Finding and keeping top talent has never been easy. A continued tightening labour market, new…

Global HR Update Q3 2022
In this edition of ChapmanCG’s Global HR Update, we call out the latest HR trends around…

Top Articles of 2021
As 2021 finishes and we start to look into 2022, we reflect on some of…

2021 – A Year of Contrasts
Steve Brown, Managing Director APAC 2021 enjoyed a remarkable rebound from the challenges of the…




Katherine Qu
Managing Director
Consulting Team
Katherine Qu is a Managing Director based in Singapore. Since joining ChapmanCG in 2014, she has worked with the team across APAC and around the world to identify the top HR talent across Greater China, Singapore, SEA and APAC.
Before joining us, Katherine ran her own executive search business in Beijing focusing on senior executive roles for leading Chinese companies in the consumer, healthcare and real estate industries. She has also held positions with Hudson and Charterhouse Partnership leading the Healthcare practice and HR function respectively. Katherine’s corporate experience has spanned many different sectors with global leaders such as PepsiCo, Pfizer and Lenovo.
Born in China and educated in both China and the United States, Katherine achieved her Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland. She has worked in China, Singapore and the United States and speaks both Mandarin and English fluently.
Latest Articles by Katherine
Global HR Update Q2 2023
In this edition of our Global HR Update, we look at some of the tools…

Receiving Feedback: Make It Your Superpower
We gained a remarkable insight during a recent conversation with a highly regarded Chief Human…


Future Focus on Well-being and the Role of the Employer Post Covid and Beyond
A certain stigma still surrounds mental health for some, and there is quite a difference in…

Creating a DE&I Culture Is The Only Way Forward
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key focal points for many organisations these days, as companies…


Driving Your Strategic Agenda: Coaching for Transformation Within Your Organi...
Building coaching capability within organisations is taking greater prominence as a transformation tool used to…

Navigating the New Normal: Accelerating Leadership Success in Asia
A People & Culture Lab

Spotlight on China
The Chinese economy experienced astonishing growth in the last few decades that catapulted the country to become…




Global HR Update Q4 2021
Our final Global HR Update for 2021 features the year’s hottest topics and trends for…

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – A Journey of Discovery
Most leading high-performing businesses (large and small) already have strong DE&I programs. Consider the fact…

Global HR Update Q3 2021
In this edition of ChapmanCG’s Global HR Update, we call out the latest HR trends around…


Ben Davies
CEO
Global Management
Ben Davies is the CEO at ChapmanCG and is responsible for the continued expansion of the business globally.
He has played a pivotal role in driving ChapmanCG’s rapid growth across the Americas, EMEA and the Asia Pacific. Ben’s previous experience included leading senior executive search assignments for top multinationals in EMEA, North America and the Asia Pacific for ChapmanCG and prior to that, for the London office of Korn/Ferry International. His global mandate includes enhancing ChapmanCG’s ties with global client headquarters in EMEA and North America.
Ben is passionate about best practice executive search and recruitment methodologies and processes. As a result, he has a heavy focus on driving innovation internally at ChapmanCG. He also advises key clients as they build their businesses internationally, and in particular across rapid-growth and emerging markets.
Ben studied Sports Science at the University of Wales, Cardiff. He has successfully completed ultra-marathons in Mongolia and Ecuador.
Latest Articles by Ben
Future Focus on Well-being and the Role of the Employer Post Covid and Beyond
A certain stigma still surrounds mental health for some, and there is quite a difference in…

Spotlight on China
The Chinese economy experienced astonishing growth in the last few decades that catapulted the country to become…




Global HR Update Q4 2021
Our final Global HR Update for 2021 features the year’s hottest topics and trends for…

What 2020 has meant to ChapmanCG
Matthew Chapman, Founder We always believed HR was “at the centre” but this year has…

What Should You Consider for Your Next HR Move?
When considering the next move in your HR career, be sure to take a long-term…

Our Top Human Resource Articles for 2019
As we close out the year, we'd like to bring you the top ten most…

How QBE Built a Successful Culture of Inclusion
‘100% Human at Work’ is an initiative that encourages businesses to stop thinking of their…

How Travelex Approach Mental Health and Wellbeing
We were proud to collaborate on ‘100% Human at Work’, a project launched by Virgin…

How Are Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Evolving
Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding is evolving. Up for debate is how HR leaders are…

Global HR Update Q4 2019
In this edition of our Global HR Update, we share our outlook for the fourth…


Kalkin Cao
Senior Director
Consulting Team
Kalkin is a Senior Director with ChapmanCG based in Shanghai and responsible for leading ChapmanCG’s domestic business in mainland China. He partners with CHROs and CEOs from Multinationals, startups, and Chinese Enterprises to recruit exceptional HR leaders and high-potential talent across every industry sector.
With over a decade of expertise in HR search and consulting, Kalkin brings in-depth market insights and observations during the rapid evolution of the Human Resources profession in China.
Kalkin is passionate about helping both HR leaders and emerging HR talent to unlock their true potential and fulfil their career ambitions by opening career opportunities aligned to their values.
Born and raised in Shanghai, Kalkin is a citizen of the world and enjoys travelling, as well as spending quality time with his family and friends.

The Chinese economy experienced astonishing growth in the last few decades that catapulted the country to become the world’s second-largest economy. Even with Covid-19 disruptions, the recovery of economic activity has been swift and growth is expected to maintain. China continues to be a country of great focus for businesses around the world. As such, the HR community is incredibly important to the framework of both international firms in the country as well as local ones.
Here, our team at ChapmanCG team talks about the compensation landscape for both HR Leaders and for general candidate attraction as well as what makes this great country such a focus point over the next five years.
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Recent Posts
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ChapmanCG News 1 June 2023
Global HR Update Q2 2023
In this edition of our Global HR Update, we look at some of the tools…
ChapmanCG
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ChapmanCG News 30 May 2023
Global Outlook Q2 2023
Without a doubt, the most talked about topic in global HR circles has rapidly become…
Stefanie Cross-Wilson
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ChapmanCG News 30 May 2023
Receiving Feedback: Make It Your Superpower
We gained a remarkable insight during a recent conversation with a highly regarded Chief Human…
Steve Brown
Katherine Qu
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Talent Development 30 May 2023
Future-Proof Your Organization: The Power of Upskilling and Reskilling
As technological change accelerates and the job market becomes increasingly competitive, organizations must adopt new…
Alejandro Castillo
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ChapmanCG News 30 May 2023
Creating a Truly Inclusive Workplace
It’s no secret that diverse teams are more innovative, productive, and profitable than their homogenous…
Abby Walters
Graham Tollit
Hazel Steveni
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Culture & Business Transformation 30 May 2023
Investing in People for Sustainability
Flexible work.Personal growth.Good benefits.Well-being. These are just a few points on the list of essential…
Tim Rayner
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ChapmanCG News 1 June 2023
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Receiving Feedback: Make It Your Superpower
We gained a remarkable insight during a recent conversation with a highly regarded Chief Human…
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Culture & Business Transformation 28 December 2022
Our Insights Round-Up for 2022
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ChapmanCG News 20 December 2022
2022 – The Paradoxical Year
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