IT Headhunting Success Story of a Gaming Industry Leader

Our enterprise client needed a trusted partner to recruit IT engineers, build leadership from scratch, and lay the foundation for long-term success in tech hiring. With 150 vacancies to fill, they reached out to Reco to build an efficient tech hub in Vietnam, starting with key leadership roles and scaling sustainably through 2025.

1. Client Overview

The client is a well-known South Korean corporation with global operations. In 2022, they decided to build a tech team in Vietnam to support long-term product development and regional growth. The enterprise selected Reco based on our proven expertise in IT hiring and experience supporting multinational clients in Asia. Reco was entrusted with building the company’s founding team in Vietnam, including key leadership roles such as CTO, Tech Lead, and HR Manager. The partnership has continued successfully through multiple hiring phases.

2. Client Requirement

When launching its Vietnam operations in 2022, the client required an experienced recruitment consultant to support the end-to-end build-up of its local organization. The initial phase focused on executive search, targeting key leadership roles such as CTO, HR Manager, HR, and Team Leaders, all of which were critical first hires for the new Vietnam branch. Following this phase, the hiring roadmap expanded to include specialized technical and support roles, including IT Comtor, Automation Tester, and Backend Engineer.

Given the strategic importance of these positions, the client placed strong emphasis on top-tier candidates, with strict qualification standards and a rigorous multi-stage interview process. Each candidate underwent thorough technical and behavioral assessments. In addition, the client required a recruitment partner capable of managing ongoing hiring demands over multiple years, with consistent recruitment needs from 2022 to 2025.

3. Reco’s Approach

Reco acted as a strategic IT headhunting partner rather than a transactional vendor.

3.1. Market & Talent Consultation

Reco advised the client on:

• Vietnam IT talent market benchmarks
• Candidate availability for senior tech roles
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Employer branding positioning for local engineers

This helped the client make informed decisions before recruiting tech professionals at scale.

3.2. Dedicated IT Headhunting Campaign

Reco assembled a specialized task force of headhunters with experience in executive search and IT recruitment. This team focused exclusively on the client’s roles, ensuring a deep understanding of technical requirements, leadership expectations, and company culture. 

Specifically, we mapped the local talent market, identified passive candidates, and leveraged industry networks to reach professionals not actively seeking new roles. Reco is committed to delivering a consistent number of qualified candidates per role each week. This structured pipeline allowed the client to plan interviews efficiently and maintain momentum despite a multi-round selection process.

3.3. Candidate Qualification & Offer Support

Given the competitive nature of Vietnam’s tech talent market and the client’s high expectations, Reco provided end-to-end support for candidate qualification, consulting, and offer management, ensuring both quality and acceptance success. Key activities included:

• Pre-screening and technical qualification
• Articulating the client’s value proposition
• Offer consultation and negotiation
• Candidate selection advisory
• Closing and onboarding support

By acting as an advisor, Reco helped secure offers from highly competitive candidates in a tight market. 

4. The Outcome

Reco’s structured executive search and IT headhunting approach delivered measurable and long-term results for the client’s Vietnam expansion. We successfully placed critical leadership roles and key technical positions, laying a strong foundation for the client’s Vietnam operations. The partnership remained active from 2022 to 2025, reflecting a trusted, long-term collaboration. Reco thoroughly understands the requirements, provides dedicated consultation, and consistently delivers top-tier candidates.