Timothy Smith

Timothy Smith

Principal, Global Industrial Markets

Timothy serves as Principal for Global Industrial Markets (GIM) and Regional Sustainability Practice, Professional Search based in Korn Ferry's Hong Kong office. With over 18 years of experience in professional services and consulting, he has established himself as a distinguished executive search professional, specializing in senior industrial and technical assignments, as well as regional leadership roles in the sustainability sector.

His career began at Jones Lang LaSalle, where he successfully consulted over AUD 400 million in industrial and commercial real estate transactions, primarily focusing on Sydney's inner west, city fringe, and southern regions. This experience laid the foundation for his subsequent role at Leadership Management Australia (LMA), where he honed his expertise in leadership, coaching, and professional development.

Timothy transitioned into executive search in Australia, concentrating on senior executive assignments across diverse sectors, including mining, minerals, manufacturing, real estate, oil and gas, renewables, rail and infrastructure, data centers and ports and shipping. For over a decade now, he has been based in Hong Kong, providing comprehensive coverage across the Asia Pacific region. His technical foundation allows him to deliver exceptional talent solutions across various sectors, excelling in large-scale, high-stakes talent programs in construction, property, critical infrastructure, power and utilities, renewables and complex leadership mandates across the general industrial sector.

As an active member of the business community, Timothy is involved with the Australian, European, and British Chambers of Commerce, the Business Environmental Council, and the Economist Hong Kong. He studied Commerce within Building/Property and holds a certification in Corporate Finance: Environmental, Social, and Governance.

Timothy contributes insightful articles to the South China Morning Post and local news outlets and has been a guest speaker at major forums such as Rethink, BEC, NESS, and HKMA. His thought leadership and consultative approach have established him as a trusted industry partner with a proven track record of success, fostering strong partnerships across government and private sectors.

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