Martin Hayden

Chief Operating Officer, Hudson

I am a senior executive with deep experience across all areas of business – finance, technology, organisation, marketing and sales, strategy, M&A and corporate governance. I have run operations across ANZ and Asia and overseen investments in markets ranging from China, India and Africa.

I am passionate about how new technology is evolving business models and improving outcomes for customers, particularly in human capital markets.

I joined Hudson in 2018 as a co-owner, after the team completed a management buy-out of the Asia Pacific Specialist Recruitment and Talent Management business, making it the largest privately-owned talent solutions company in Asia Pacific.

Prior to joining Hudson, I had +15 years of experience as a C-level Executive and Strategy / M&A professional for ASX top 50, Tier 1 strategy consulting and private equity as well as sitting on several Boards for both startups and established companies

We are on an exciting journey transforming to a portfolio of separate businesses each aligned to meeting specific customer needs and evolving business models in a number to be technology first.

Speaker Sessions

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

The New World of Work - What Does it Mean for APAC Recruiters?

Grand Ballroom

The recruitment industry is experiencing a fundamental shift; remote work, talent shortages, and higher candidate expectations. As a recruitment business owner or leader, you are most likely currently experiencing higher levels of demand than in the months preceding lockdown – which is the GREAT news. But are you maximising the opportunity this presents?

As the market shifts there are several key pain points to consider, all having the potential to inhibit your ability to both maximise current market conditions and to grow your business.

Join Matt Webster and our panel of industry leading CEO’s on how they’re Meeting the Moment in the current industry conditions. Learn how they’re addressing the talent shortage, moving away from transactional relationships to become advisors for their clients, all whilst providing the best candidate experience possible and driving business productivity.