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Nick Chia

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Partner at True Search
📍 Singapore

Nick Chia is a Partner at True Search based in Singapore, specializing in CEO and Board practices. With 23 years of experience, he advises on C-suite succession and talent effectiveness across Asia. He holds an MBA from Syracuse University and is a fan of applying behavioral economics to his work.

Despite living in the tropics, he loves taking winter vacations to cold destinations, with his favorites being Alaska, Iceland, and the Arctic Circle. Colleagues describe him as a consummate professional with great enthusiasm and passion, fostering long-term relationships with clients and candidates.

He applies the principles of behavioral economics to decision-making about people to create more productive and enriching working environments.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Singapore
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Behavioral Economics
He is a fan of behavioral economics and applies its principles to talent decisions to create more enriching and productive work environments.
AI's Impact on Talent
He frequently engages in discussions about deploying AI in organizations and the call to action for people and talent leaders to guide its integration.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Partner
True Search
6-2017 - 6-2024
Managing Director
Russell Reynolds Associates
10-2016 - 5-2017
Founder
Pivot Partners Pte Ltd
10-2016 - 5-2017
Venture Advisor
Wavemaker Partners
Partner
Egon Zehnder
In the press

Media appearances

True Expands in Singapore with Nick Chia & Kriz Tan - True Search. Featured in True (company news release)
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Education
1987 - 1988
MBA
Syracuse University
1983 - 1986
BSc Telecommunications Management
Syracuse University
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