Overview

• Founded in November 2015 and headquartered in Shenzhen, Shark Associates 白鲨咨询 operates with a team of 13 employees specializing in recruitment for Chinese enterprises expanding globally
• Recipient of the 2018 ‘Most Potential HR Partner’ award from Innovation奇智, a subsidiary of Sinovation Ventures, recognizing its early impact in talent solutions
• Market positioning focuses exclusively on serving Chinese cross-border enterprises aiming to become world-class brands, with a mission to build efficient and pragmatic teams for global expansion
• Originated as a boutique headhunting firm serving TMT and finance industry leaders before pivoting to specialize in cross-border e-commerce talent acquisition
• Company ethos embodies ‘shark spirit’ principles: agility, resilience, and transformative adaptability to market challenges

Specializations

• Cross-border e-commerce talent recruitment for fashion/apparel supply chain roles (product R&D, merchandising, procurement)
• B2B enterprise software development recruitment, particularly for IT infrastructure and technical product management positions
• Executive search for PEVC/strategic development leadership in global expansion initiatives
• Supply chain/logistics talent acquisition for Chinese brands establishing international distribution networks

Services & Approach

• C-suite and core team executive search for cross-border operations
• Custom recruitment strategy development for employer brand localization in target markets
• Candidate experience optimization through interview process redesign and storytelling frameworks
• Workforce planning solutions for emerging markets, emphasizing compliance and cultural adaptation