Global Chief Executive Officer - Property Funds Management

Our client, a listed entity, sought to appoint a CEO for their global property funds management business. They were keen to run the assignment initially as a pure research exercise with a view to assessing the global talent pool. We conducted a rigorous research exercise specifically focused on the European, Asian and Australian property fund management markets.

We presented the client with an overview of the leadership teams of all relevant organisations across these geographies which was supported with intelligent market comment allowing us to put prospective candidates into context. We assessed the mobility of relevant and qualified individuals and presented our research finding to our client within five weeks of being mandated.

As a result of our research findings, the client escalated the research project to a full search. We approached and assessed candidates, presenting our client with a short list of candidates in Europe, Asia and Australia. The exercise resulted in an appointment being made within twelve weeks of the research mandate being awarded.

Managing Director - Retail Bank
Our client, a listed Australian blue-chip financial services organisation, was seeking a new Managing Director to lead the Retail Bank business through its next stage of growth. The ideal candidate would bring a track record within a reputable retail bank coupled with deep distribution experience particularly within the broking and financial planning channels. Ideally they would also bring expertise of funding and capital markets.

Following a regional search, a shortlist was presented which included Managing Directors of publicly listed organisations as well as Divisional MDs from domestic and international banks. The successful candidate was a recognised leader within the Australian banking sector.

Chief Executive - Major Financial Services Industry Association
One of the most influential financial services industry associations was embarking on a period of change following the appointment of a new board. The board sought to further build on the influence and success of the organisation while also improving the quality of services the organisation delivered to members. A search was launched which reviewed candidates from other professional organisations and also senior executives from the financial services sector.

The result: the appointment of a high profile leader who had led the successful transformation of another peak body before returning to the private sector.

General Manager

- One of Australia's largest Building & Construction Organisations
One of Australia’s most respected listed building and construction companies required us to locate a commercially astute General Manager with strong people leadership, sales, and business development skills. In addition the candidate needed to have the ability and executive gravitas to eventually succeed the current Executive General Manager.

A wide ranging search was put together and our comprehensive candidate due diligence process followed. The process included multiple face to face interviews, psychometric testing and 360 degree reference checking which resulted in an outstanding candidate being offered the role of General Manager.

Chief Internal Auditor - Leading Global FMCG Organisation
Our client, a leading global FMCG organisation, was seeking to appoint a Chief Internal Auditor to direct and lead their worldwide internal function. Our brief was to source an individual who could demonstrate a successful track record of leading the internal audit function in a large, complex, preferably global, multi-site manufacturing operation and who could bring best practice technical knowledge of internal audit and risk management methodologies. In addition, it was critical to our client that the successful candidate demonstrate a high level of strategic agility and commercial acumen, ideally through having had hands-on experience of managing a business.

Following a global search into Europe, US and Australasia, we presented comprehensive research within two weeks of commencing the brief. After a rigorous assessment process, an appointment was made from the European market. The successful candidate is a highly regarded, senior finance and risk management executive from a leading global competitor organisation.

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Senior Legal Counsel - Blue Chip Australian Financial Institution

One of Australia’s best known and oldest financial institutions sought to bring in a new Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal team servicing its largest division. The brief stipulated that potential candidates were to be assessed in relation to their suitability for the existing role as well as their potential to succeed the organisation’s current Group General Counsel in the short to medium term.

A comprehensive list of relevant candidates from competitor and similar financial institutions was drawn up and presented to the client. From this list and working closely with the client, a select number of individuals were contacted to ascertain whether they would be interested in exploring the opportunity. Following an exhaustive interview process including the ultimately successful candidate meeting separately with all of the senior leaders in the business, including the CEO, an offer was made and accepted.

Group Tax Counsel for Global Restructure
A publicly listed financial services institution which was embarking on a major global restructure required a high calibre Tax Counsel to assist the company to affect a new, radically different corporate structure. A search team was engaged to conduct a regional search for candidates with experience within multi-national organisations who had gone through a similar restructure.

The result, a high quality executive who had led a competitor organisation through a recent restructure was able to bring current skills and experience to our client's project.

National HR Director - Premier Global Investment Bank
A recognised leader in investment banking was seeking a new HR Director to lift the impact and credibility of the HR function and to assist the business to achieve its ambitious growth strategy. A multi-regional search of leading investment banks, trading banks and professional services organisations was undertaken. The successful candidate, chosen from a strong shortlist of five candidates, brought a blend of experience including time in a quality investment banking business.

Property Practice - Leading Law Firm
A leading law firm recognised for its property credentials was seeking to bolster its Sydney property practice by attracting a new partner and team. A search was conducted of all reputable property practices in Sydney including quality boutique property firms. Our client was presented with 6 distinct propostions. The successful option was the acquisition of a partner and a team comprising five staff which brought well over one million dollars of transportable fee base.

Partners for Leading Corporate Law Firm
One of the region's premier corporate law firms was seeking to expand its commercial group particularly in its Sydney office. Targeted search assignments were conducted which ultimately resulted in the successful recruitment of four new partners into the firm in the following practice areas: Corporate, Intellectual Property, Property and Workplace Relations.

Leadership Talent Audit for Financial Services Icon
One of Australia's best known financial services institutions sought to take a market leading position in the financial planning industry. The brief: to develop the best possible leadership team to implement the ambitious new business strategy. A Leadership Talent Audit of existing leadership was conducted in respect of multiple senior leadership roles. Internal candidates were invited to apply for the roles and were benchmarked against short lists comprised of external candidates.

The result was a highly energised team comprising arguably the industry's finest team of executives who have brought energy and market leading expertise to the challenge.