People over placements
We treat candidates and clients as humans with goals, not line items on a target sheet.
Our story
Built on a simple belief
TalentBridge started in 2013 when a small group of recruiters grew tired of an industry that pushed CVs around and counted commissions. They believed recruitment should be judged by one thing: whether the placement actually works — for the company and for the person.
That belief still drives us. We've grown from a three-person team into a specialist agency of 60+ consultants across New York, London, and Singapore, but we've kept the founding rule: never put forward someone we wouldn't stake our reputation on.
Today we recruit across technology, finance, design, healthcare, and more. What ties our work together is care — for the brief, for the candidate's career, and for the long-term fit that makes a hire stick.
Mission & values
People first, always
We exist to make the match between people and work better — fairer, faster, and more human. These values keep us honest while we do it.
Radical honesty
We give straight feedback and realistic advice, even when it's not what someone hoped to hear.
Fair & inclusive
We champion equitable hiring and present diverse shortlists assessed on merit, not bias.
Move with urgency
Great talent doesn't wait. We act fast without ever cutting corners on quality.
Built to last
We optimise for the placement that's still thriving a year later, not just the offer signed today.
Know the market
Specialist consultants who genuinely understand the roles, skills, and salaries they recruit for.
A decade, measured in careers changed
2013Year founded
60+Specialist consultants
12k+Placements made
15Industries served
Leadership
Meet the team
Experienced recruiters who stay hands-on with the clients and candidates we serve.
Elena Castillo
Founder & CEO
Built TalentBridge from a three-person team into a global specialist agency.
James Mensah
Head of Technology
15 years recruiting engineers, data, and product talent for scale-ups.
Aisha Khan
Head of Executive Search
Trusted advisor on senior and board-level appointments across sectors.
Robert Tanaka
Head of RPO
Leads embedded hiring teams for fast-scaling companies worldwide.
Our approach
How we work alongside you
Every search is different, but our way of working stays consistent: understand the real need, present only people who fit, and stay involved long after the offer is signed.
Listen first
We learn your team, culture, and goals before we approach a single candidate.
Quality over quantity
A short, sharp shortlist of people who can do the job — never a pile of CVs.
Stay through onboarding
We check in well past the start date to make sure the match really works.
Let's build something together
Whether you're hiring or looking for your next move, we'd love to help. Tell us where you're headed and we'll bring the network, the insight, and the care to get you there.