Our Leadership Team

Shane Qu

Shane Qu is the Managing Partner and Founder of RESOLUT, a firm recognized for its expertise in executive search, leadership consulting, and business solutions. With a background shaped by roles at prestigious firms like Spencer Stuart and Korn Ferry, Shane has developed a deep understanding of executive search and leadership advisory services across Consumer & Retail, Technology, and Life Sciences industries, focusing on senior executive placements and strategic leadership.

Under Shane's leadership, RESOLUT, with its worldwide collaborative partner firms, has evolved to offer RESOLUT Business Solutions and Talent Solutions, encompassing business process outsourcing, venture building, organizational design, change management, and comprehensive talent management. These expansions reflect Shane's commitment to adapting and addressing business challenges with foresight.

In addition, Shane launched Labs RESOLUT, an event-driven platform fostering innovation, collaboration, and networking among entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, and professionals. This initiative has further established RESOLUT as a dynamic contributor to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Shane holds a master's degree in Diplomacy and International Law from the American University of Paris, with a collaborative program at New College, University of Oxford. His undergraduate studies in Mathematics were completed at South Dakota State University. Shane is fluent in Mandarin and English, in addition to intermediate-level French.

With his international perspective, consulting experience, and dedication to entrepreneurship, Shane Qu continues to contribute significantly to executive search, business consulting, and entrepreneurial communities through RESOLUT. His focus on excellence, strategic foresight, and fostering collaboration underscores his leadership in these fields.

Wolfram Gruenkorn

Wolfram Gruenkorn is our Partner at RESOLUT for executive search and business consulting services in Southeast Asia. With over three decades of professional experience, Wolfram is a seasoned business lawyer, specializing in tax advisory, tax structuring, and strategic planning.

Since 1990, Wolfram has been a German business lawyer and has been registered as a foreign lawyer in Vietnam since 2012. He has dedicated his career to assisting multinational companies with their investments and projects in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. As the founder and former Managing Director of Gruenkorn & Partner Law and RBA WTS Tax Vietnam, he led these companies until March 2024.

His exceptional ability to identify and select top-notch talent for companies in or entering the Vietnam and wider Southeast Asian markets is rooted in his extensive experience. This includes:

  • Project Business in Vietnam: Guiding business projects within Vietnam.

  • Subsidiary Management: Setting up and managing subsidiaries.

  • Cross-Border Taxation: Understanding international tax laws.

  • Trade Facilitation: Optimizing trade processes.

  • Foreign Contractor Withholding Tax (FCWT): Authority on FCWT regulations.

  • Strategic Management: Providing strategic consulting services.

  • Corporate Branding: Advising on corporate branding strategies.

Wolfram Gruenkorn's expertise in identifying top management talent is further validated by his recognition from the ITR World Tax Ranking as Highly Regarded in Vietnam for General Corporate Tax. For over ten years, he has contributed Vietnam-specific information to the professional tax research platform IBFD. His latest German publication, "Quick Guide Markteinstieg in Vietnam," reflects his deep knowledge of market entry strategies in Vietnam.

His comprehensive understanding of legal and compliance issues, coupled with his strategic insights and notable recognitions, positions Wolfram Gruenkorn as a trusted advisor for businesses operating in German, Vietnamese, and broader Southeast Asian markets. His ability to identify and secure top talent ensures companies can confidently establish and grow their operations in Southeast Asia.

Kai Sieng Fung

Kai Sieng Fung is our Partner at RESOLUT, bringing over 20 years of professional experience, including 15 years in the executive search industry. As a key player in the alliance between Strategic Search Partners and RESOLUT, Kai collaborates extensively with clients and candidates to deliver a solid track record of successful placements for mid-to-senior level executives across various sectors in Asia.

Kai's career highlights include:

  • Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, with a minor in Marketing, from the National University of Singapore.

  • Career Development at INSEAD: Served as a Career Development Professional.

  • Executive Search at Toll Group: Played a pivotal role in strategic leadership hiring, filling key positions in both P&L and technical roles across the region.

  • Executive, Network Revenue Management (Cargo) at Singapore Airlines: Managed capacity and route planning, contributing to record-breaking revenue, and analyzed pricing strategies to achieve yield improvement targets.

  • Director (Executive Search & Talent Recruitment) at Strategic Search Partners Pte Ltd: Managed the end-to-end executive search business, built senior-level client contacts, advised on strategic hiring, led a team of consultants, and executed business development activities. Achievements include being a top revenue producer, ranking among the Top 10 Fixed Income Search Professionals in the AsiaMoney Headhunting Poll 2008, and maintaining a high success rate with a conversion rate of 70% to 80%.

Kai's versatile experience spans a variety of critical business functions, enabling him to effectively partner with clients to identify top talent and help them achieve their competitive advantage. His consulting expertise includes projects on corporate restructuring, organizational design, and change management for both global corporations and local firms.

In his spare time, Kai is committed to physical fitness, mental wellness training, and community volunteering.

Sam Murray

Sam Murray is our Senior Partner at RESOLUT for executive search services, with vast experience in the United States and now based in ASEAN countries. He specializes in high-level executive search for US firms operating in or entering the Southeast Asian market. With over two decades of leadership in talent strategy and senior recruitment, Samuel has built a career at the intersection of strategic insight, operational execution, and relationship-driven leadership hiring.

Having held senior recruiting roles at top-tier organizations including PwC, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, and Grant Thornton, Sam has consistently delivered exceptional results for global clients. His expertise draws on deep experience across professional services, financial services, and technology sectors.

This includes:

  • Leadership Talent Acquisition: Securing Partner, Managing Director, and C-suite talent for competitive markets.

  • Strategic Talent Models: Designing and scaling innovative talent strategies, including gig economy frameworks.

  • Global Market Expansion: Supporting firms in building leadership teams for new geographies and business lines.

  • Executive Team Management: Leading recruiting teams and aligning hiring priorities with corporate strategy.

  • Cross-Sector Expertise: Deep knowledge of leadership requirements in finance, technology, and professional services.

  • Relationship-Driven Search: Building enduring partnerships with stakeholders to ensure optimal talent fit.

Most recently, Samuel served as Director of Executive Recruiting at PwC, where he led Partner and Managing Director–level hiring to shape leadership pipelines across business units. His earlier roles include Vice President, GIG and Market Expansion at Dixon Hughes Goodman, Executive Recruiting Manager at Grant Thornton, and Head of Executive Recruiting for the Americas at Deutsche Bank, where he managed a team of ten covering Corporate Finance, Global Markets, Technology, and Infrastructure.

Sam holds a BA in Human Resources from the University of Central Oklahoma and has served as a board member for Geeks Rule, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing STEM education. His ability to identify and secure top-tier executive talent across borders makes him a trusted advisor to US firms growing in ASEAN and beyond.

Fractional Consultants

Fractional consultants offer part-time expertise to fill specific needs at a lower cost than full-time hires. Initially, a concept from academia where professors juggled teaching, research, and government consulting, "fractional consulting" now describes part-time subject matter experts aiding multiple firms. Small businesses can employ these advisors for skill gaps, project-based work, or even interim C-level management. At RESOLUT, we value them as strategic advisors who propel business growth when fully aligned with your vision, creating mutual benefits.

Herbert Wang

Herbert Wang is our Fractional Consultant at RESOLUT, bringing extensive experience and capability as a professional manager. Holding a Master's degree in Marketing Management and Strategic Management from the University of Bedfordshire, Herbert is known for his core strengths and significant achievements.

  • Vice President of Human Resources at Youzan: Leads the team in implementing the commercialization strategy, establishing a strong digital marketing system, and gaining a competitive advantage.

  • Organizational Change Expert: Excels in driving organizational adjustments, optimizing HR efficiency, and designing effective control mechanisms for enhanced organizational effectiveness.

  • Strategic Management Abilities: Develops and executes strategic plans using the Balanced Scorecard methodology, ensuring alignment between objectives and execution for sustained growth and market advantage.

  • End-to-End Value Chain Manager: Played a pivotal role as a founding member of OYO China's management team, demonstrating expertise in HR, strategy, sales, revenue management, PR, and new business development.

  • Business Integration Capability: Successfully led the business integration of TutorABC, overseeing strategic planning, comprehensive HR management, and sales operations, contributing to the company's growth and optimization.

With his strong abilities in strategic management, organizational change, and end-to-end value chain management, Herbert Wang is a valuable professional across different industries.