Nick Jones

Executive Director

Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore

Nick is a specialist in marketing, communications and commercial recruitment across both Asia and Australia. He has been recruiting professionals within this specialism for over 15 years and has a regional network covering financial services, professional services, and technology.

nick’s Insights

My #CarterMurrayJourney – Nick Jones

Posted March 2, 2023

The road that led towards marketing and then recruitment I went to university to study arts and business and later pursued a marketing diploma. During my first year of studies, my passion for sports led me to injury. I broke my leg once and then twice just over a year later (twice in three years) […]

Career Advice

Relocation across Asia – A senior marketers story

Posted November 14, 2022

Elizabeth Gualtieri is an accomplished APAC marketing, brand, and communications leader. She has successfully delivered strategic regional marketing and communications plans (B2B / B2C) for MNCs across related sectors; from architecture and design (Gensler), CRE and capital investment (JLL), industrial asset management and property funds (Goodman) to hospitality (Accor). In her current role, Elizabeth is […]

Career Progression

How to choose the right company culture and employer brand for you

Posted May 13, 2022

There are many factors to consider when contemplating a career move – Is the role right for me? How do I ensure I secure the best package for myself? Is now the right time? What opportunities am I leaving behind? These are the key questions you will be asking yourself, but one aspect of a […]

Regional Focus

Asia Market Update 2021

Posted May 13, 2022

Carter Murray has been very busy over the whole of 2021! We have seen a high volume of hiring within all our specialist sectors across Asia, and the demand has not stopped since January This has been a great year for candidates looking to move roles and maximise the potential salary increases during such a […]

Finding Talent

The ideal marketing and business development candidate – law firm

Posted May 13, 2022

Marketing and business development teams in law firms have quickly expanded across Asia in recent years, mainly because the merits of effective marketing and business development have become more evident and valuable in the eyes of many legal professionals. In addition, client expectations of quality and speed of services provided have also risen immensely, increasing […]

Finding Talent

An internal communications framework has never been more crucial

Posted May 13, 2022

During uncertain and turbulent times, we often see a sharp increase in the demand for candidates experienced within employee engagement and internal communications. Currently, as businesses navigate how to best manage the coronavirus situation and minimise the negative impacts to their business and employees it has never been more important for organisations to get it […]

Professional services resources

Marketing and communications market update – Asia (May 2021)

Posted May 11, 2021

In the last few months we have seen significant growth in marketing and communications hiring across Asia, particularly the job market within financial services which has become more and more buoyant, most notably in April through to May. This has been a mix of replacement hires and newly created headcount, as well as a lot […]

DEI

IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge: Katy Mountain

Posted March 11, 2021

Disclaimer: Please note that all commentary and opinions provided in this interview are those of the individual and not the organisation/company they are employed by. What does “choose to challenge” mean to you? Choose to challenge firstly means recognising and understanding where gender bias and inequality exists, which could be anywhere from your workplace to […]

DEI

IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge: Karyn McLean

Posted March 11, 2021

Disclaimer: Please note that all commentary and opinions provided in this interview are those of the individual and not the organisation/company they are employed by. What does “choose to challenge” mean to you? Choose to challenge resonates strongly with me. We as a society, and women more specifically, need to challenge the status quo […]

Professional services resources

Legal and professional services salary guide | Asia 2020-21

Posted December 11, 2020

Carter Murray is delighted to present our Legal & Professional Services Salary Guide – Asia for 2020-21. Whilst 2020 has been far from normal, with every industry feeling the effects across the globe, we are optimistic that in Asia, the new year will see shifts in hiring trends within the Legal & Professional Services sector. […]

Market Update

Leading Change

Posted July 11, 2020

Digital transformation has long been at the forefront of businesses agendas and is increasingly key to their success in terms of revenue, brand perception and customer loyalty. Following Carter Murray’s recent workshop with PwC surrounding “Humanising Technology Transformation”, we explore how senior leaders can effectively drive and implement change in businesses’ Digital Transformation strategy while […]

Asia

Navigating marketing and communications during Covid-19: financial services in Asia

Posted May 11, 2020

Since the middle of January, much of Asia has been fighting off the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Unsurprisingly this has had significant knock-on effects across all businesses, industries and functions, including those in marketing and communications. We look back over the past two months with the insight from senior marketers at leading financial services […]

Asia

Navigating Marketing, Communications & Business Development During COVID-19: Law Firms in Asia

Posted April 11, 2020

Since the middle of January, much of Asia has been fighting off the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Unsurprisingly this has had significant knock-on effects across all businesses, industries and functions, including those in marketing, communications and business development. We look back over the past two months with insight from senior management at leading law […]

Asia

Insurance Market Update

Posted May 11, 2019

The Asia-Pacific insurance industry has become more competitive year on year, as more players realise the potential for growth in this emerging market. This has led to a higher volume of recruitment and growth compared to the financial services and other sectors, although there has not been the level hiring which we would usually expect […]

Market Insight

Q&A with Carter Murray’s Head of Asia

Posted March 11, 2017

Nick Jones shares his aspirations for growing a brand in Asia’s World City. What do you find most interesting about living in Hong Kong? The culture and speed at which the place moves. What are the main differences between home and where you are now? There are so many people in Hong Kong compared to […]