Fireside Chats with Ann Swain | Episode 2: Sam Baxendale

In this episode, Ann Swain, APSCo Global CEO, sits down with Sam Baxendale, CEO & Co-Founder of Kinetik Hiring, for an insightful discussion on the realities of the Malaysian and broader Southeast Asian staffing markets.

Topics covered include:

• The key differences and growing symbiosis between the Malaysian and Singapore markets.
• How Malaysia’s fragmented but high-growth regions (KL, Penang, Johor and East Malaysia) present distinct opportunities.
• Building a successful RPO and staffing solutions business in a relationship-driven market.
• Practical considerations around fees, talent availability, visas, compliance and hyper-localisation.