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David Barr

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Chief Executive Officer - Recruitment Outsourcing at Robert Walters
📍 Singapore

David Barr is the Chief Executive Officer of Recruitment Outsourcing at Robert Walters, where he leads the delivery of global talent solutions. His career includes extensive leadership across the APAC region, having held executive roles at Allegis Global Solutions and Korn Ferry, with a strong record of exceeding financial targets.

David is focused on the evolution of recruitment, particularly how technology can enhance talent engagement. He recently spoke about the growing offshoring market in the Philippines, highlighting the shift from cost-efficiency to accessing specialized skills.

He is a featured speaker at the upcoming LinkedIn Talent Connect 2025, where he will discuss the role of AI in personalizing hiring.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer - Recruitment Outsourcing
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Singapore
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Global RPO Solutions
He recently announced the launch of a major new global RPO solution for 2025 and the completion of a global client rollout across APAC and North America.
AI in Hiring
He is speaking at LinkedIn Talent Connect 2025 on using AI for personalizing talent engagement and the nuances between true personalization and pattern matching.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Chief Executive Officer - Recruitment Outsourcing
Robert Walters
9-2024 - 6-2025
Chief Operating Officer - Recruitment Outsourcing
Robert Walters
2-2023 - 8-2024
Executive Director APACx
Allegis Global Solutions
7-2022 - 1-2023
Vice President - RPO Solutions APAC
Korn Ferry
12-2018 - 6-2022
Managing Director APAC - Robert Walters Outsourcing
Robert Walters
In the press

Media appearances

David Barr Rejoins Robert Walters as Recruitment Outsourcing COO. Featured in Robert Walters Press Release
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People on the Move – Robert Walters appointment. Featured in Staffing Industry
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