Conrad Clarkson
Country Manager - Singapore
Recruitment
Management
Communication
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
Conrad Clarkson is an experienced sales and recruitment professional, currently leading a SaaS recruitment team at a prolific Sydney-based technology firm. His role is integral to assisting Chief Revenue Officers and the Vice Presidents of Sales to build outstanding SaaS teams, reflecting his deep expertise in the sector.
Conrad's global career trajectory includes impactful roles in Australia, the UK, Singapore, and South Korea, benefiting him with a sought-after perspective on the technology and recruitment industries, particularly within the Asia Pacific region.
Originally from Sydney, Conrad graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Science. Post-university, in 2015, he began teaching English in South Korea at Chungdahm Learning, a country-wide education institution with a vast student base of over 130,000 pupils.
Conrad’s corporate career commenced in Sydney as a consultant at GQR, a global talent acquisition and advisory firm specialising in the Banking & Finance, Technology, Healthcare and Life Science sectors.
In 2017, Conrad relocated to Singapore to join A.S.K, an executive talent acquisition company for the Technology and Enterprise Software sectors across the Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions. Initially operating as an Executive Search Consultant, Conrad was promoted to Country Manager in 2023, overseeing the Singapore business of A.S.K and managing a team of 360 recruiters that supported the leadership and growth of start-up and disruptive tech companies, launching and scaling their ASEAN revenue teams.
Outside of work, Conrad is an avid sports and adventure enthusiast. He is currently training to swim the English Channel with his brothers, planned for 2025. His interests extend to boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, triathlons, rugby union, and travel.
Conrad's global career trajectory includes impactful roles in Australia, the UK, Singapore, and South Korea, benefiting him with a sought-after perspective on the technology and recruitment industries, particularly within the Asia Pacific region.
Originally from Sydney, Conrad graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Science. Post-university, in 2015, he began teaching English in South Korea at Chungdahm Learning, a country-wide education institution with a vast student base of over 130,000 pupils.
Conrad’s corporate career commenced in Sydney as a consultant at GQR, a global talent acquisition and advisory firm specialising in the Banking & Finance, Technology, Healthcare and Life Science sectors.
In 2017, Conrad relocated to Singapore to join A.S.K, an executive talent acquisition company for the Technology and Enterprise Software sectors across the Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions. Initially operating as an Executive Search Consultant, Conrad was promoted to Country Manager in 2023, overseeing the Singapore business of A.S.K and managing a team of 360 recruiters that supported the leadership and growth of start-up and disruptive tech companies, launching and scaling their ASEAN revenue teams.
Outside of work, Conrad is an avid sports and adventure enthusiast. He is currently training to swim the English Channel with his brothers, planned for 2025. His interests extend to boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, triathlons, rugby union, and travel.
Director - Singapore
A.S.K
February 2020
to January 2023
- A.S.K continues to specialise in building teams for Start-ups, new market entrants and fast growing leaders in technology across APJ.
- As a Director of A.S.K based in Singapore I carried a 360 recruitment quota as well as helping to onboard, develop and lead junior resourcers.
Senior Consultant
A.S.K Solutions
2017
to 2020
- As an Executive Search Consultant for A.S.K I set off from Sydney to Singapore to help connect the fastest growing Enterprise Tech companies with the top GTM talent in ASEAN.
- Initially, I primarily focused on establishing a great network of talented candidates as a resourcer through targeted headhunting activity, before being promoted to a 360 Recruitment role.
Consultant
GQR
2016
to 2017
- GQR is a global talent acquisition and advisory firm specialized in matching uniquely talented individuals with the world’s most innovative organisations.
Teacher
Chungdahm Learning
2015
to 2016
- Chungdahm Learning is a private student education company in South Korea, with over 130,000 students across more than 200 schools. Chungdahm Learning has schools, and services operating in North America, South America, China, Japan and Vietnam.
