Brand Do!

Why one of the best headhunters I’ve worked with is redefining what it means to lead with purpose.

The Brand Behind the Name

Daryl King isn’t just a top recruiter — he’s someone whose name genuinely precedes him. Over the years, he’s become one of the most trusted names in the industry, known not just for placements, but for principles.

“I never set out to build a personal brand,” he says, “I just focused on doing right by people.” That approach, rooted in honesty, empathy, and consistency, has evolved into something far greater with the launch of Hire One, Help Many. What started as a personal ethos has become a purposeful business model: one that connects talent with opportunity and every hire with real social impact.

Standing Out by Standing for Something

In a space often criticized for being transactional, Daryl does things differently. “We lead with values — empathy, transparency, and social responsibility,” he explains. Rather than chasing volume, he digs deep to understand both clients and candidates.

The impact goes beyond the office. Through Hire One, Help Many, a portion of every successful placement supports causes like education, conservation, and humanitarian aid. For businesses that care about ESG, it’s a clear win: hire great people, help more people.

Where Purpose Meets Profession

The shift didn’t happen overnight. “After a while, success makes you ask: is this it?” Daryl shares. The answer was The H1 Foundation, a sustainable giving model built into the heart of his work.

Now, every connection — every job filled — sparks a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the boardroom. It’s still high-performance recruitment. But now, it delivers deeper, lasting outcomes.

Not Balance. Integration.

For Daryl, there’s no line between business and purpose. “It’s the same thing,” he says. “We deliver with precision, but now we know each hire fuels something greater.”

His team partners with agencies like Alto Talent, Raintree, and CrossTech to grow the foundation’s reach globally. “We haven’t softened,” Daryl clarifies. “We’ve sharpened — with more purpose than ever.”

A Legacy That Outlives a Name

Daryl’s dream? To reshape what people expect from recruitment. “You can deliver outcomes and still keep your moral compass,” he says. He hopes to inspire others in the industry to rethink success — not just as numbers, but as impact.

Personally, he’s driven by a love of sport, and deep ties to education and science. “My wife’s a teacher. Her father helped develop life-saving vaccines,” he shares. “That’s the kind of legacy I want: one where we use what we’re good at to give back, consistently.”

Final Thoughts

Fun fact: The surname King comes from Old English cyning, a title given to leaders of great respect. Fitting — because Daryl leads with purpose, and earns trust like royalty.