Led by Experience. Building for Results.
Where Executive Search Meets AI-powered Scale.
Founding Partners
Search Meets SaaS
We came together from two sides of the recruitment coin: one from executive search, the other from SaaS. What unites us is a belief that technology will shape the future of recruitment — not just to deliver short-term results, but to build lasting success for organisations seeking high-skill talent.
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The ‘Search’ Guy
Murray joined an Executive Search startup in 2003 as the second employee, contributing to its early growth, which set the stage for later expansion to 200+ staff. He then became a senior leader at RGF Executive, a Recruit Holdings subsidiary, supporting the post-acquisition transition and laying groundwork for scale-up.
In 2014 he launched Experis Technology Futures K.K., which was later acquired by ManpowerGroup Japan. As Representative Director he built the firm into a respected executive search and RPO business that today employs around 60 staff.
After several years in New Zealand developing the TalentHub platform, Murray returned to Japan in 2025 to establish TalentHub Partners K.K. and prepare for its formal launch.
He holds both a BA and BCom from the University of Otago, with additional study at the University of Tokyo, and is active on LinkedIn sharing thought leadership in recruitment.
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‘The SaaS Whisperer’
Konstantin is a full-stack recruitment technology expert with more than 15 years of experience building software platforms across industries. He co-founded Interviewy, an AI-powered interview automation platform used by major US hospitality brands such as Five Guys, Halal Guys, Blaze Pizza, and Cinnabon, helping them streamline high-volume hiring and cut time-to-hire dramatically.
Earlier in his career he co-founded Mirabo Systems International, where he led development of Livepoint, a business intelligence tool for the pharmaceutical sector. He also held senior roles at IBM Global Services, Deloitte Consulting, and BearingPoint.
At TalentHub, Konstantin leads product strategy and development. He is designing an AI-powered recruitment platform to reduce administrative work, enhance candidate and client experience, and equip recruiters with the tools they need to compete in today’s market.
Our Story
A Technology Platform With A Pivot
We met online through a platform connecting founders with engineers, and since 2022 we’ve been building software together from opposite sides of the world.
Our first product, Referable, was a referral-generation SaaS inspired by talent-mapping tools at a major hyperscaler. We trialled CRM integrations, including HubSpot (which even inspired the name), but growth proved tough when Murray relocated to New Zealand and networks disappeared overnight. The pandemic only amplified the challenge.
That experience pushed us to rethink. We realised the real opportunity wasn’t just another SaaS plug-in — it was a platform that blends technology with recruitment execution. By 2023 we had pivoted into building an AI-powered system covering business development, data enrichment, referral mapping, and client engagement. Rather than bolt on features, we built them ourselves so everything integrates in one seamless workflow.
This evolution set the foundation for modular RPO solutions — combining recruiters with tech modules that leave lasting value. Clients can adopt what they need — Brand Amplification, Referable, or future modules — scaling up or down as hiring demands change.
The pivot also aligned with Murray’s return to Japan in 2025 and the establishment of TalentHub Partners K.K. We’re now preparing for launch: localising the platform, rebuilding networks, and completing the required approvals. With 20+ years of experience building and leading recruitment firms in Japan, Murray brings the local knowledge to make RPO strategic, not transactional.
Our journey from SaaS experimentation to modular RPO design now drives TalentHub’s next stage of growth. Murray is also active on LinkedIn, rebuilding his personal brand and reconnecting with peers — so please feel free to connect, engage, or reach out.
Company Information
TalentHub Solutions (NZ)
Company number: 8132741
NZBN: 9429048753357
Registered office: North Shore, Auckland
Core Business: Software development
Directors: Murray Clarke, Konstantin Ivanov
Email: info@talenthubpartners.com
TalentHub Partners K.K. (Japan)
Legal form: TalentHub Partners 株式会社
Established: 8 April 2025
Representative Director: Murray Hugh Clarke
Registered office: Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Core Business: Preparing platform and licence application
TalentHub operates under a SOHO (Small Office / Home Office) structure, so full addresses are not published on the website. For registered office details or further information, please contact us through the inquiry form.
Why We're Different
Most platforms bolt AI onto legacy workflows. We built TalentHub from the ground up with AI at the core – automating the tasks recruiters struggle with most, and freeing them to focus on relationships and results.
Our team combines over 20 years in executive search and corporate recruiting with deep SaaS product expertise. The result: a platform designed by practitioners, not theorists – proven leaders with successful exits and a track record of building recruitment technology that lasts.
TalentHub raises the bar for clients and candidates alike: making recruitment faster, smarter, and strategically valuable.
