About | People Solutions

All About Our Story

People Solutions is a leading executive search and recruitment partner specializing in the ASEAN region. With on-the-ground teams in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia’s key markets, we combine local cultural insight with global recruitment standards.

Why Use People Solutions?

People Solutions works across the full range of industries within Asia Pacific. We are a specialist firm that is able to find talent quickly and effectively. Our extensive industry knowledge and over 130,000 candidates in our database enable us to provide turnkey solutions to our clients. At People Solutions we do not advertise positions – we “head hunt” quality candidates. This ensures that only top candidates are referred to our clients. We work on a contingent basis and only get paid when clients hire our candidates.

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A summary of recent completed assignments

Finance Director: International FMCG
Sales Director: Pulp & Paper Industry
Human Resources Director: Mining Services
Factory Manager: Manufacturing
Supply Chain Manager: Pharmaceutical
Account Managers: Pharmaceuticals
Legal Counsel: International FMCG
Project Director: Oil & Gas
Infrastructure Director: Telecommunications
Project Managers: EPC
Procurement Managers: FMCG
Engineers (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil: International Power Generation Company
Technical Sales: Software Company

Some of Our Valued Clients

At People Solutions, we take pride in partnering with organizations that lead, innovate, and inspire. Our clients range from fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 enterprises — each trusting us to deliver talent that drives transformation and growth.

Our Team

John Corbett

Managing Director

John is the founder of People Solutions and has established offices of the company in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. For the last 20 years he has conducted numerous search assignments for global companies across the region and manages the daily operations of the business across the region. He is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and an Australian lawyer. John is based in Hong Kong divides his time between Hong Kong, Indonesia and Indochina.

Jochen Sautter

Director: Malaysia

Jochen Sautter serves as Director: Malaysia at People Solutions, bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition and market entry for international companies throughout Southeast Asia. He leads the firm’s strategic efforts in Malaysia, matching ambitious professionals with career opportunities at global companies. He speaks fluent Indonesian, German and English.

Norbert Kehl

Director: Indonesia

Norbert Kehl is the Director: Indonesia at People Solutions, leading executive search and recruitment across Indonesia. With more than 20 years working in Indonesia, he connects top talent with leading companies. He speaks fluent Indonesian, German and English.

Ahmed Fawzi

Director: Thailand & Vietnam

Ahmed is a highly experienced business leader with over 20 years of experience across ASEAN in the commercial, retail, educational, and hospitality sectors. Having worked extensively in Thailand and Indonesia after relocating from Australia, he brings deep cultural insight and a wealth of regional expertise to the team.

Wahyuning Sri

Digital Marketing Manager

Yuning runs the social media and digital marketing strategies for People Solutions. She is a highly creative digital marketing ‘wizard’ who provides exciting and informative social media content and campaigns for the company. Yuning is based in Indonesia.