Our Identity

Redefining Potential Through World-Class Talent

At AQWA, we foster genuine connections between elite talent and visionary organizations, building the future of industry together.

Our Story

Founded in 2015, AQWA Recruitment was born out of a simple but powerful observation: the traditional hiring process was broken. Automated algorithms were replacing human intuition, and high-potential talent was getting lost in the noise.

We set out to build a firm that prioritized deep industry knowledge and personal relationships. Starting with a small team in London, we specialized in technical engineering roles before expanding into the Healthcare and Hospitality sectors.

Today, AQWA is a global partner for industry leaders, known for our rigorous vetting process and our uncanny ability to find the "perfect fit"—not just on paper, but in culture and vision.

2015

AQWA Founded in London

2018

Expanded to North America

2023

Placed over 10,000 Professionals

Our Mission

To empower organizations by identifying and placing extraordinary talent that drives sustainable growth and innovation.

Our Vision

To be the global benchmark for ethical, relationship-driven recruitment, transforming how the world builds its workforce.

Our Values

Integrity, transparency, and relentless pursuit of excellence are the pillars that support everything we do.

10K+

Successful Placements

98%

Client Retention

12

Global Offices

35%

Year-on-Year Growth

Leadership

Meet The Visionaries

SJ

Sarah Jenkins

Chief Executive Officer

MT

Marcus Thorne

Head of Engineering

ER

Elena Rodriguez

Director of Healthcare

DC

David Chen

Hospitality Lead

Want to join our global team?

We're always looking for passionate consultants and industry experts to join the AQWA family. Let's build the future of recruitment together.