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Leadership Hiring for Foreign Manufacturing Companies in China

JMM is a boutique executive search firm focused on senior management and leadership hiring for multinational manufacturing and industrial companies operating in China. Founded and led by a seasoned bilingual search professional, we work closely with both China leadership teams and global headquarters on critical senior-level appointments.

What We Do

Leadership Search in China

We help multinational manufacturing companies build stable and effective leadership teams in China through hands-on market insight, direct outreach, and close candidate engagement. Working closely with both China-based management and global headquarters, we define role parameters, map the relevant leadership talent market, and engage high-caliber passive candidates. Many of our leadership search assignments are confidential, including executive transitions and succession planning, and are handled with discretion from start to finish.

Executive Roles We Cover

We focus on senior management and leadership appointments, including CEO, President, General Manager, Country Head, functional heads, and other senior team leadership roles across commercial, strategy, finance, HR, operations, and corporate functions.

Our Advantage

A High Quality Search Approach Built on Experience

With over a decade in China and long standing relationships across the multinational manufacturing sector, we combine local market knowledge, bilingual communication and rigorous candidate engagement to deliver consistent results. This approach reduces hiring risk, shortens decision cycles and improves long term retention for leadership hires in China.

Direct involvement from our senior team

Access to high caliber passive talent

Strong networks across foreign manufacturing companies

Clear communication between China leadership teams and global headquarters

Proven ability to identify, assess and engage senior leaders in complex China environments

Our Advantage

A Quality-Driven Approach to Executive Recruitment

With over a decade on the ground in China and long-standing relationships across the multinational manufacturing sector, we combine local market knowledge, bilingual communication, and rigorous candidate engagement to deliver consistent results. As a retained executive search partner, our structured methodology reduces hiring risk, shortens decision cycles, and improves long-term retention for senior leadership hires.

Trusted with sensitive and confidential leadership search assignments

Hands-on execution by our senior team throughout the search

Access to high-caliber passive executive talent

Strong networks across multinational manufacturing and industrial companies

Clear communication between China leadership teams and global headquarters

Leadership Expertise Across Industrial Sectors

We recruit senior leaders for multinational companies across sectors including:

We support foreign manufacturing companies operating in China across sectors including

  • Industrial Automation
  • Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
  • Materials, Chemicals, and Engineered Components
  • Industrial Machinery and Equipment
  • Automotive Suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier 2)
  • HVAC Systems, Water Solutions, and Building Products
  • Supply Chain, Logistics, and Industrial Distribution
  • Sustainability, Clean Energy, and Environmental Solutions
Media and Insights

Articles, Updates, and Market Perspectives

Explore our latest insights on executive search in China, leadership hiring trends, and the evolving industrial business landscape.

For Clients

Working With JMM

We partner with leadership teams and global stakeholders to support senior and key mid-level hires in China. Engagements are shaped by role scope, confidentiality and business context. Engagements are shaped by role scope, confidentiality and hiring context. If you are considering a leadership hire, we are happy to have an initial conversation.

For Clients

Working With JMM

We partner with corporate leadership teams and global stakeholders to execute senior-level retained searches in China. Engagements are tailored based on role scope, confidentiality requirements, and business context. We also advise companies seeking a clearer understanding of China's executive talent market as part of their long-term strategic planning.

For Candidates

Considering Your Next Leadership Role?

We partner with global manufacturing companies seeking exceptional leadership talent in China. We engage selectively with candidates, prioritizing long-term organizational fit over short-term placements. Whether you are exploring your next executive position or building a professional relationship for the future, let's connect.

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