James Umpleby

Managing Director

C-Level Recruiter Indonesia – 500+ Executive Hires

James, a British national and Indonesian permanent resident, is a highly experienced C-level recruiter. Since 2010, he has specialized in executive search for the Indonesian market.

His history with the country dates back to the 1990s, when he lived and studied in Jakarta as a teenager. Over the years, he has built an exceptional professional network.

As a C-level recruitment expert, James leads executive search across all industries, all functions, and throughout the nation. He has personally completed 500+ senior hires.

James is committed to action & results, helping companies quickly identify and secure the best executive talent — leaders who make a difference.

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James is the Managing Director and owner of ProCapita Headhunter Indonesia. He founded the firm in 2014 with a clear mission: to deliver the highest quality headhunter service.

His executive search expertise spans — Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, Law Firms, Management Consulting, Big 4, Insurance, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Industrials, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Mining, and Plantations.

James leads C-level recruitment across all key job functions — CEO / Country Head, Board of Directors, CFO / Finance, COO / Operations, CCO / Sales, CMO / Marketing, CSO / Strategy, CLO / Legal, CHRO / Human Resources, CPO / Procurement, and CTO / Technology.

Before launching ProCapita, James worked for Korn/Ferry International, the world's largest retained-only executive search firm. Based in Jakarta, he served as a Senior Indonesia Country Specialist.

Prior to Korn/Ferry, James worked for a boutique Asia Pacific headhunter agency located in Singapore. He led executive search for investment banking, private equity, and venture capital across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, with a major focus on Indonesia.

James began his career in London, as an Investment Banker at Barclays Bank, specializing in real estate acquisition and development financing. He executed corporate lending deals from GBP 10 million to GBP 1 billion and joined Barclays through its Graduate Leadership Programme.

James holds a double degree in Law and Business, with Honors, from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.

Outside of work, he is a dedicated family man, enjoys scuba diving, and loves traveling to new destinations in beautiful Indonesia.