Leading 17 Recruiters Fueling the Philippines’ IT Growth
Explore the best talent recruiters fueling IT growth in the Philippines, renowned for their ability to identify and connect exceptional professionals with top companies. ↓
The Philippines has become a global hub for IT talent, thanks to a dedicated group of recruiters driving the nation’s rapid growth in the tech industry.
These experts are connecting top-tier candidates with leading companies, spanning the IT, BPO, and startup sectors. From talent acquisition leaders to independent consultants, each of these professionals plays a crucial role in shaping the future of tech hiring in the Philippines. Below is a curated list of 17 top recruiters whose expertise, networks, and industry insights are fueling the Philippines’ IT growth.
- Giovani Salanatin
- David Espuerta
- Marlon de Mesa
- Avon Morales
- Oliver Lewis
- Ron Cullimore
- Lhen Perez
- Rich Cruz
- Mary Ann Gilyn Basa
- Agon Alosado
- Kay Galinato
- Noel Elgincolin
- DJ Ortiz
- Bryan Jacosalem
- Patrick Jess Dimayuga
- Erika So
- Aaron Estrada
Below we provide more detailed profiles of each recruiter.
Giovani Salanatin
Giovani Salanatin is a seasoned talent acquisition leader (Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn 2024 awardee) known as a “talent matchmaker.” He formerly headed recruitment at an outsourcing firm, where he focused on igniting potential in candidates and matching them to transformative IT-BPO opportunities.
Giovani actively shares his journey and hiring tips on LinkedIn, emphasizing the importance of empowering individuals to achieve their career dreams through the right opportunities. Now working as an independent recruitment consultant, he continues to engage the community with hiring trends and career guidance.
- LinkedIn: Giovani Salanatin
David Espuerta
David Espuerta is a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at Cargill Philippines, focusing on hiring in the agriculture and food tech sector. With his experience in technical recruiting for a multinational, David often discusses how personal branding and mental well-being intersect with job search and recruitment.
He credits LinkedIn for helping him network across industries and find aligned job opportunities. David’s LinkedIn posts frequently provide advice on career growth, mentorship, and aligning one’s skills with industry needs, making him an influential voice for IT and engineering talent in corporate agritech.
- LinkedIn: David Espuerta
Marlon de Mesa
Effective talent acquisition is about understanding the pulse of the market and matching the right people to the right opportunities for both growth and success.
Marlon de Mesa is the Vice President and Head of Talent Acquisition for Southeast Asia at TaskUs, a global outsourcing firm. With extensive experience leading high-volume tech hiring, he has been instrumental in crafting innovative recruitment strategies at TaskUs.
Marlon was named among the Top 100 Filipinos to follow on LinkedIn in 2023, recognized as a thought leader who demonstrates how effective talent acquisition can empower both businesses and job seekers. He frequently shares insights on LinkedIn about employer branding, recruitment analytics, and mentorship in the IT/BPO recruitment space.
- LinkedIn: Marlon de Mesa
Avon Morales
Avon Morales is the Chief People Officer (SVP) at Zenutna Holdings Corporation, overseeing HR and talent acquisition for a portfolio of four IT companies. With a background in tech and HR, she is an active voice on LinkedIn, sharing best practices in IT recruitment and employee development.
Avon’s leadership and online engagement earned her the “Top Career Development Voice” badge from the LinkedIn community. She frequently writes about HR innovation, diversity hiring, and her unique perspective as both a corporate HR executive and a pageant coach – showcasing how skills from varied fields can enrich the recruitment process.
- LinkedIn: Avon Morales
Oliver Lewis
In recruitment, it’s not just about filling a position—it’s about finding individuals who will drive innovation and contribute meaningfully to an organization’s vision.
Oliver Lewis is the Founder and CEO of TalentHero, a recruitment firm specializing in IT and executive search. A British entrepreneur residing in Makati, Philippines, Oliver has 15+ years of global recruiting and headhunting experience across Europe and Southeast Asia.
He co-founded Lewis-Glanz Consulting previously and has become a prominent LinkedIn influencer in the Filipino recruitment scene, frequently posting about hiring trends, start-up recruitment, and career coaching. Oliver’s extensive network and thought leadership earned him a spot on the list of top LinkedIn influencers in the Philippines for 2025.
- LinkedIn: Oliver Lewis
- X (Twitter): @olilewis10
Ron Cullimore
Ron Cullimore is an experienced recruitment strategist and currently the Head of Client Services at Manila Recruitment. Originally from Australia, Ron relocated to Manila and has spent years developing recruitment and offshoring strategies for startups, SMEs, and multinationals in the Philippines.
He frequently writes about talent market trends and HR best practices (authoring numerous articles on Manila Recruitment’s blog). On LinkedIn, Ron shares insights on improving candidate experience and building effective recruitment processes for IT and BPO companies. His deep industry knowledge and content contributions have made him a respected mentor in the Filipino HR and IT recruiting community.
- LinkedIn: Ron Cullimore
Lhen Perez
Lhen Perez is an Asia Regional Head of Strategic Talent Sourcing (Senior Vice President) at Citi, based in the Philippines. Leading a cross-border team, she sources and attracts tech and finance professionals across APAC.
Lhen is a respected thought leader in strategic recruiting and often speaks about the importance of networking and continuous learning in talent acquisition. On LinkedIn, she shares updates on modern sourcing techniques and career opportunities, highlighting how a strong professional network can open doors. Her strategic approach and public insights have made her a key influencer in the banking/IT recruitment community.
- LinkedIn: Lhen Perez
Rich Cruz
Rich “An” Cruz is a former Talent Acquisition Senior Manager turned Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant. He has won multiple accolades for his innovative approach to recruitment and HR transformation in the Philippines.
Rich is known as a thought leader and change agent in talent management (having been recognized for his contributions in HR circles). On LinkedIn, he actively advocates for inclusive hiring practices in IT and BPO, and shares how organizations can build diverse high-performing teams. His posts often blend technical recruiting knowledge with deep insights into employee experience and culture, making him a respected voice in both the IT recruitment and DEI communities.
- LinkedIn: Rich Cruz
Mary Ann Gilyn Basa
Mary Ann Gilyn Basa serves as a Recruitment Geography Head for an IT-BPO company, where she oversees talent acquisition across multiple regions. With a focus on volume hiring for technical support and infrastructure roles, she implements strategies to attract top tech talent in the BPO sector.
Mary Ann actively uses LinkedIn for recruiting – posting job openings and engaging with industry professionals to expand her talent network. Her posts frequently encourage continuous skill development and she has become known for mentoring young recruiters, solidifying her reputation in the local IT recruitment community.
- LinkedIn: Mary Ann Gilyn Basa
Agon Alosado
Agon Alosado (He/Him) is the Talent Acquisition Manager for Asia at Aurecon, an engineering and IT consulting firm. He manages recruitment across multiple countries, including the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Agon was honored as one of the Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn for 2023 due to his active engagement and content sharing. On LinkedIn, he provides recruiting tips and career advice, often highlighting the importance of building relationships and networks across borders. His expertise in both engineering and IT recruitment, combined with a collaborative online presence, makes him a trusted voice among APAC recruiters.
- LinkedIn: Agon Alosado
Kay Galinato
Kay B. Galinato, CPHR, is a Recruitment Director in the AI/Tech industry. Based in the Philippines, she specializes in hiring AI engineers, data scientists, and tech innovators.
Kay has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential Filipino women on LinkedIn in 2023 for her leadership in tech hiring. She frequently shares content about leveraging artificial intelligence in recruitment and the evolving landscape of tech skills. Kay’s active LinkedIn presence – where she mentors candidates and junior recruiters – has solidified her influence in promoting modern, AI-driven recruitment practices in the local tech ecosystem.
- LinkedIn: Kay Galinato
Noel Elgincolin
Noel Elgincolin is a Global Talent Acquisition Partner at Play’n GO, a gaming software company. Working from the Philippines, Noel recruits IT professionals (developers, QA, DevOps) for international placements.
He is known for his savvy use of LinkedIn to source niche tech talent and was featured in the 2024 Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn. Noel often discusses the impact of remote work on global hiring and how Filipino tech specialists can compete in the international market. His LinkedIn activity underscores networking across borders, as he credits the platform for helping him establish a strong professional network globally.
- LinkedIn: Noel Elgincolin
DJ Ortiz
DJ Ortiz is a certified technical recruiter and HR professional, currently associated with Watsons Philippines (a major retail and IT-driven organization). She has amassed a significant LinkedIn following (over 35,000 followers) and was recognized in 2023’s Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn.
DJ frequently shares career development advice, hiring insights, and motivational content for jobseekers. Her expertise spans HR management and recruitment strategy, and she often highlights how LinkedIn and personal branding can elevate one’s career. As a thought leader, she exemplifies how HR leaders can influence and inspire a broad community online.
- LinkedIn: DJ Ortiz
Bryan Jacosalem
Bryan Jacosalem is a freelance IT recruiter who helps companies (local and overseas) hire top Filipino tech professionals. He has around 6,000 LinkedIn followers and over 9 years of recruiting experience.
Bryan’s specialties include software development, network engineering, and cybersecurity roles, tailoring his candidate searches to client needs. On LinkedIn, he is very active in sharing job openings, resume tips, and insights on remote work opportunities for Filipino talent. His strong online presence and positive client testimonials on freelancing platforms have cemented his reputation as one of the go-to independent tech recruiters in the Philippines.
- LinkedIn: Bryan Jacosalem
Patrick Jess Dimayuga
Patrick Jess Dimayuga is a Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding professional in the food & beverage tech manufacturing sector. He currently works as a recruitment lead for a major food manufacturing company, driving hiring campaigns for engineering and IT roles.
Patrick is active on LinkedIn where he credits the platform for helping him secure career opportunities and client relationships in his recruitment consultancy endeavors. He shares content about personal branding for HR professionals and ways companies can improve their employer branding to attract tech talent. Patrick’s blend of recruitment and marketing expertise has earned him recognition among LinkedIn’s noteworthy recruitment voices in the Philippines.
- LinkedIn: Patrick Jess Dimayuga
Erika So
Erika So is an Assistant Vice President and Talent Acquisition Lead at Citibank, focusing on banking technology and operations hires across the Asia-Pacific region. A passionate and skilled TA leader, she helps people land their dream jobs in finance and IT by overseeing Citi’s hiring needs in multiple markets.
Erika was featured as a LinkedIn Top 100 Filipino professional for her active mentoring and knowledge-sharing. Her LinkedIn posts often discuss strategies for aspirants to break into the banking tech sector, interview preparation, and her experiences handling multi-country recruitment programs. Erika’s ability to blend regional recruiting strategy with personal career advice makes her a standout influencer in corporate IT recruitment.
- LinkedIn: Erika So
Aaron Estrada
Aaron Estrada is an independent “reverse recruiter” and the founder of My Personal Recruiter, a service that helps professionals navigate their careers. With a background in tech and BPO recruitment, Aaron prides himself on bridging language, talent, and culture in global hiring.
He has experience in end-to-end hiring for technical roles, and he’s also a global educator who often coaches jobseekers on resume building and interview skills. Aaron’s LinkedIn content ranges from job market tips to multilingual communication in recruitment, and he has built a strong following by offering free career advice and demystifying the hiring process for IT candidates.
- LinkedIn: Aaron Estrada
Wrap Up
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Lou Reverchuk