To be honest, I never planned to work on layoffs.
In fact, I always tried to avoid them.

But over the years, I kept getting pulled into the same stressful situations.
Founders & CEOs forced to make hard decisions.
Senior leaders suddenly facing exits they didn’t choose (despite stellar performances).

And both sides carrying more risk than they realised.

I’ve spent 15+ years in recruitment and talent acquisition, working with startups, scale-ups, and leadership teams across growth and contraction.

I’ve seen what happens when exits are rushed, poorly framed, or left unmanaged.

For Founders & CEOs:
->Reputation damage on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
->Higher risk of lawsuits for wrong practice.
->Loss of trust from the team that stays.
->Hiring becoming slower, harder, and more expensive.

For Senior Talents:
->Financial loss for 6-8 months in average.
->Loss of confidence and career clarity.
->Reactive job searches (100+ applications -> 0 interview).
->Strong careers drifting into compromised next moves (stress, salary, no other choice).

That’s the intersection I work in today.

I support Founders & CEOs through a confidential, outplacement retainer service designed to reduce risk on both sides of the exit.

Instead of leaving HR to manage everything, or asking employees to “figure it out,”
I step in as a neutral, experienced partner.

Advising founders on timing, messaging, and sequencing.
Protecting employer brand and internal morale.
Helping senior talents reposition their CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and job search strategy.
Preparing them to re-enter the market with credibility and momentum.

One approach.
One standard.
One accountable partner.

For Founders & CEOs, this is about leadership, reputation, and future hiring.
For Senior Talents, it’s about dignity, direction, and control over what comes next.

I typically work with:
*Asia-based Founders & CEOs
*Tech / SaaS / Startups (10–200 employees)
*Senior professionals navigating voluntary or involuntary career transitions

This isn’t generic coaching.
It’s structured risk management for moments that define careers and companies.

If you’re a Founder or CEO navigating exits — or a Senior Leader impacted by one —
and want to handle it properly, you know where to find me.

All conversations are confidential.

Frederic Bonifassy

Achieve Group

Principal Consulting Manager, Talent Acquisition

Senior Consulting Manager, Talent Acquisition

Executive search and manage recruitment for Shipping and Logistics industry. Partner and build relationship to find the right talent for the right role.

Consulting Manager, Talent Acquisition

Recruit Express Pte Ltd

Recruit Express is a leading recruitment consultancy firm, provides placement for permanent, temporary and contract staff.

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SATS Ltd.

- Help to prepare the flight plan for flights
- Use the LIDO System to update information for the flight plans
- Deliver the flight plans to various flights
- Read telex from stations and respond accordingly
- Work with the Flight Dispatch and Flight Crew teams to ensure a smooth and safe flight

Flight Operation Assistant

- Conducted a study on National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme (NCASTP) covering two topics: Access Control & Dangerous Goods Handling
- Prepared training material comprising of slides and videos
- Designed an online quiz for e-learning covering some topics from the NCASTP
- Updated the Law module for aviation security training

Associate

Janelle  Kow

✨Happy New Year 2026! ✨

As we start the year fresh, I’m excited to share a new opportunity in the shipping industry for finance professionals with experience in Vessel Financing.

The role involves arranging and executing financing structures for vessels, planning long‑term funding strategies, and working closely with banks and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with corporate objectives. It also covers treasury activities such as interest rate swaps, contributing to strategic projects with global impact. 

If you’re looking to kick off the year with a career move that offers exposure and complex financing work, this could be the right fit.

👉 Feel free to link up with me directly, drop me an email at janelle.kow@airswiftt.com or share this with anyone you’d recommend who has the right background.

Wishing all a great week ahead!

Charles PfauwadelDarrel Ramos (ダレル ラモス)Ben KohMike Soh 苏孙毅Shion Tsuchiya 土屋 汐音Sayo KiyamaDarren OuCherry Medrano

Recruitment Specialist | Specialising in Maritime Shipping & Logistics

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