Tony Ho

Executive Director | Head of North Asia

China, Hong Kong

As Executive Director and Head of North Asia, Tony is based in our Hong Kong office and leads a team of HR executive search specialists, covering China, Hong Kong, Korea, Macau, Japan, and Taiwan. The North Asia Frazer Jones business consists of two specialist teams – Financial and Professional Services, and Commerce and Industry.

Tony has over 19 years of HR experience, 12 years of which have been in HR executive search in Asia partnering with Chief HR Officers, CEOs, Board of Directors, Managing Directors and International CoE HR Heads, to appoint global, regional, and country heads as well as building HR and Human Capital consulting teams. Tony holds two Masters Degrees from Warwick University and Aston University in the UK. He has worked in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, and Europe over his 19-year career and has helped over 200 HR leaders in advancing their careers.

Tony's Insights

Private equity confidence is back: how US deals are reshaping CPO hiring in the UK

  • Posted maart 18, 2026
Over the last six months, I have seen confidence return to the private equity market. After a prolonged period of caution driven by the pandemic, economic uncertainty and ongoing volatility, funds are once again showing a greater appetite to transact. For many investors, uncertainty is no longer a short-term disruption. It is the operating environment, […]

Emerging HR hubs in North America: beyond NYC, Chicago, and Toronto 

  • Posted maart 18, 2026
We’ve already discussed executive hiring search trends in North America, but what are some of the emerging locations business leaders should be aware of?   For decades, New York City, Chicago, and Toronto have been the dominant HR centers in North America. Their established corporate ecosystems, deep labor markets, and extensive talent pipelines made them natural focal […]

The Southwest UK HR job market in 2026: what employers across Bristol, the M4 corridor and the Thames Valley need to know

  • Posted maart 11, 2026
Over recent years, the HR job market across the Southwest has shifted significantly. From Bristol and Swindon, through the M4 corridor and across parts of the Thames Valley, employers are navigating a labour market shaped by post-pandemic change, economic uncertainty and continued demand for high-quality HR capability. I work closely with organisations across this entire […]
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Leading beyond discomfort: how mind‑body awareness strengthens modern leadership

  • Posted maart 5, 2026
As leaders navigate increasing complexity, shifting expectations and diverse teams, many are finding that technical capability alone is no longer enough. Effective leadership now depends on the ability to recognise discomfort early, stay grounded under pressure and create environments where people feel safe to contribute. During our recent International Women’s Day webinar that we hosted […]

Implementing the UK’s MRT pay reforms: what compensation leaders need to decide now and consider for tomorrow (and how to weigh accelerating legacy deferrals)

  • Posted maart 4, 2026
UK banks, investment firms and dual‑regulated firms operating in financial services are entering a new phase of remuneration reform. Following changes to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and PRA Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) remuneration rules, firms now have greater flexibility over variable remuneration, deferral periods, vesting and retention period structures, particularly for material risk takers […]