Ben Ky

Evaluator
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Head of Talent Acquisition APAC at On

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Ben Ky is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategy across the APAC and Oceania regions for global brands. He has a proven record in building and leading teams to support significant retail expansion. A graduate of UNSW, people who have worked with him often describe him as professional, engaging, clear, and reliable.

He has built his career within both corporate and startup environments, demonstrating high adaptability. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Ben is open to relocation and travel, with a focus on building international teams and supporting businesses expanding overseas.

Unique fact: Ben has directly supported the growth of a retail footprint from just 4 stores to over 50 across new and existing markets in the APAC region.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

APAC Market Expansion
He has extensive experience building talent functions to support direct-to-consumer store growth and new market entries across China, Tokyo, and the broader APAC region.
Global Team Building
His profile and experience highlight a focus on building international teams for businesses with a global presence, particularly those with operations spanning Europe, North America, and Asia.
Startup & Growth Scaling
He possesses experience in both established corporate structures and high-growth startup environments, recruiting talent for mid-size companies poised for rapid career growth.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022 - 12-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition APAC at On
Global Talent Acquisition at LEON CYCLE
Managing Consultant at Cornerstone Global Partners (Operates as CGP in Mainland China)
Principal Consultant at MRIC - The MRI China Group
Managing Consultant at Talent2

Education

1999 - 2004
B.Commerce/B.Arts from UNSW

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Exp : 2 Location : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Job Level : Junior Designation : Head of Talent Acquisition APAC at On
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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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