Discreet search for the leaders who shape organisations
Retained executive search, board appointments and leadership assessment for corporate and public sector organisations, conducted with rigour and in confidence.
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A senior appointment is one of the most consequential decisions an organisation makes. We give boards, chief executives and selection panels a rigorous, well-documented process and a shortlist they can rely on.
Executive search
Retained search for chief executives and senior executives, from role definition to appointment.
Board and director appointments
Chairs, non-executive directors and committee members, matched to the board skills matrix.
Senior public sector appointments
Search for senior executive and statutory office holder roles, run to support a merit-based process.
Interim executives
Experienced interim leaders for a vacancy, a transformation or a period of change.
Leadership assessment
Structured assessment of external and internal candidates against the capability framework for the role.
Succession and market mapping
Talent mapping and succession planning for critical roles.
How a search works
Brief
Role, context and selection criteria agreed with you.
Search
Market mapping and confidential approaches.
Assess
Structured interviews and capability assessment.
Shortlist
A documented shortlist with clear comparisons.
Appoint
Referencing, offer management and appointment.
Sectors
We search for senior leaders in corporate organisations and across the public sector, where the role, the governance and the selection process each carry their own requirements.
Government and public sector
Departments, agencies, statutory authorities and government business enterprises.
Financial services
Banking, superannuation, insurance and funds management.
Health and aged care
Hospital networks, health services, aged care and life sciences.
Infrastructure, energy and resources
Transport, utilities, energy transition, mining and major projects.
Education and research
Universities, schools, vocational education and research institutes.
Technology and digital
Technology leadership, digital transformation and cyber security.
Professional and corporate services
Professional services firms and corporate functions.
Not-for-profit and member organisations
Charities, peak bodies, associations and member-owned organisations.
Roles we recruit
- Chief executives and managing directors
- Agency heads and deputy secretaries
- Senior Executive Service, Bands 1 to 3
- Chief financial and chief operating officers
- Chief information, technology and security officers
- General counsel and company secretaries
- Chairs and non-executive directors
- Statutory office holders and commissioners
- Divisional and general managers
What you receive
- An agreed position description and selection criteria
- A market map showing where candidates were sought
- Written assessment reports for every shortlisted candidate
- Verified qualifications, referee reports and background checks
- Conflict of interest declarations and a record of each stage
Confidential by design
Senior candidates are often in demanding roles and cannot be seen to be looking. Clients often need to recruit before a change is announced.
- Candidates are approached directly and in confidence
- Your organisation is named only when you agree
- Assessment notes and references are held securely
Discuss a senior appointment
Outline the role and your timeframe. We will respond by email.
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