Wellesley Partners Ltd

Realizing Generational Leaders

Executive Search Licensed

About

Wellesley is one of the few genuine Asia-based independents in financial services executive search. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hong Kong, they have built a strong reputation on long-term client relationships and consistent delivery — 90% completion rate, 95% of placements still in role after three years, and 90% of clients returning for multiple assignments. Their senior team has worked together for over a decade, covering everything from private capital to public markets and wealth management across APAC, Europe, and beyond.

What Clients Say

No public reviews. Internal metrics cited: 90% assignment completion, 95% 3-year retention rate.

Why Choose Them

  • ✓ 90% assignment completion rate
  • ✓ 95% of placements still in role after 3 years
  • ✓ Asian-headquartered independent — no global brand overhead
  • ✓ Teams across 6 locations, completed assignments in 16 jurisdictions
  • ✓ 36% female candidates among all placements

Services

Executive searchLeadership advisoryBoard placementInvestment professional searchCapital formation hiringLegal risk and compliance search

Industries Served

Investment ManagementPrivate BankingCorporate & Investment BankingGlobal MarketsFinTechWealth Management

Placement Levels

BoardC-suiteManaging DirectorDirectorVPInvestment Professional

Social Proof

  • • 90% loyal clients engaging for multiple assignments
  • • 70%+ new relationships from referrals
  • • Founding partners with Cambridge and Heidrick & Struggles backgrounds