About Us

About SunTzu China

SunTzu China is a specialized executive search and headhunting consultancy supporting global organizations in building high-performing leadership teams across China. Since 2018, we have successfully partnered with multinational companies, high-growth enterprises and international investors to secure the senior and critical talent required to operate, expand and compete in one of the world’s most complex and opportunity-rich markets.

Our core expertise spans both emerging and established industries, with particular strength in artificial intelligence (AI), humanoid robotics, semiconductors, new energy, advanced manufacturing, smart mobility, fintech, financial services, healthcare, medical devices, IoT, and premium consumer markets. These highly competitive sectors demand leaders who combine strategic thinking, technical expertise, cultural fluency, and a deep understanding of China’s regulatory and business environment.

Operating through a retained executive search model, SunTzu China is entrusted with confidential, business-critical mandates that directly impact organizational performance. We work closely with our clients to understand their strategic objectives, growth priorities and leadership challenges, delivering well-calibrated talent solutions with long-term impact.


Our Capabilities

We provide a comprehensive suite of executive recruitment and leadership advisory services, including:

  • C-Suite & Senior Executive Search

  • Vice President & Director-Level Appointments

  • Functional & Business Unit Leadership Roles

  • Highly Specialized & Niche Talent Acquisition

  • Talent Mapping & Competitive Intelligence

  • Succession & Leadership Planning

  • Compensation Benchmarking & Market Analysis

Each engagement is led by industry-focused consultants with local market insight and international perspective.


Our Advantage

SunTzu China operates through dedicated practice areas to ensure deep sector expertise and accurate candidate assessment. Our key focus sectors include AI, robotics, semiconductors, financial services, healthcare technologies, advanced manufacturing, smart mobility, luxury, beauty and premium consumer brands.

This specialization is strengthened by a robust research and delivery infrastructure, including:

  • A proprietary network of 1.2M+ senior and specialist professionals

  • AI-enabled talent identification and market intelligence tools

  • Multi-platform sourcing capabilities

  • Coverage across major innovation and business hubs in China

This integrated approach enables us to provide high-quality shortlists within five business days, maintain a 92% offer-to-join success rate, and support seamless cross-border communication in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and Korean.


Our Principles

Integrity. Agility. Precision.

We operate with strict confidentiality, regulatory awareness and ethical discipline.  reflecting our commitment to enduring results and client confidence.


2024 Highlights

  • 480+ senior and critical leadership roles completed

  • 73 returning clients, generating 78% of total revenue

  • 35% of successful placements achieved within three interview rounds

These outcomes demonstrate consistent delivery, strong alignment and long-term client trust.


Compliance

SunTzu China is fully licensed under the Human Resources Service License of Guangdong Province:
No. 440113HR2021008

We comply with GDPR standards and adhere to strict equal-opportunity and data protection practices.


Contact

Email: business@suntzurecruit.com
Telephone: +86-4008-600-350
WhatsApp: +852 8401 9852

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WhatsApp

+852 8401 9852

Tel

+86-4008-600-350

Email

business@suntzuchina.com

What Our Clients Say

Don’t just take our word for it; here’s what our clients have to say

SunTzu’s team grasped the cultural nuances of China’s market and found us executives who truly aligned with our vision. The results exceeded expectations, and communication was direct and efficient.

Marcus Weber
Chief Operating Officer

Working with SunTzu fundamentally changed how we recruit leadership in China. Their candidates didn’t just have impressive resumes—they deeply understood the real needs of foreign enterprises operating here.

Sarah Mitchell
VP Global Talent Acquisition

SunTzu’s relentless pursuit of quality sets the standard for executive search in China. Every candidate demonstrated professionalism and strategic alignment with our China operations.

Victor Liu
Chief Financial Officer