A boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm founded on more than 50 years’ experience.
We work with private and commercial organisations, and with Boards and CEOs across the not-for-profit and government sectors, on CEO, c-Suite, Board and senior leadership team opportunities.
We are a selective practice. We take on the briefs we can genuinely commit to, because the quality of our work depends on the time and focus we give each search.
Partner-led, Always. Every search is personally led by a partner. No handoffs. No junior substitutes.
Extraordinary Candidate Care. Our reputation with candidates is as strong as our reputation with clients. The best people trust us.
Master of the Complex Brief. Nuanced, sensitive and hard-to fill roles are where we do our best work.
“The team invested time to understand the brief and ran an efficient search process which resulted in a strong shortlist of candidates from which we selected a very capable CEO with the capabilities and experience needed to perform in this role.”
Managing Director, Automotive Sector
The team
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Noel Rowland
Managing Partner | Co-Founder
Noel brings over 30 years of C-suite and executive leadership experience across commercial, professional and not-for-profit sectors, including 19 years as a CEO. Having led organisations himself across multiple sectors, he understands what exceptional leadership looks like from the inside - not just on paper.
He has spent the past decade specialising in senior executive and board appointments, with a deep track record in NFP, government and complex organisations. Noel leads every search he undertakes personally, from the first briefing conversation to the final appointment.
+61 (0) 414 278 279
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Chris Sutton
Partner | Co-Founder
Chris brings over 35 years of executive recruitment and search experience. He previously cofounded and led a highly successful search firm, building a reputation for quality outcomes, exceptional candidate care and long-term client relationships. His networks span the commercial, NFP and government sectors across Australia.
Chris is known for his rigour, his care for candidates and his ability to identify talent that others overlook. His experience in running a search firm end-to-end gives him a distinctive and practical perspective on what a high-quality process looks like for both clients and candidates. His networks span commercial enterprise from SME’s to multi-national corporates and listed to private.
+61 (0) 402 008 866
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Dave De Laine
Partner
Dave brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience across the global technology sector, including more than two decades as a Regional Managing Director. Over the past decade he has specialised in senior executive appointments, with a strong track record across enterprise software, cybersecurity, cloud and technology-enabled services.
His approach is shaped by having sat on the other side of the desk. Dave brings a practical, outcome-focused perspective to every search - assessing not just capability, but the ability to execute, lead and deliver in real-world conditions. This results in appointments that are grounded, commercially aligned and built for impact, particularly in high-growth and transformation environments.
+61 (0) 413 274 485
Services
CEO & Managing Director appointments
C-suite and senior executive search
Leadership team appointments
Board director appointments
Confidential and unadvertised searches
CEO succession planning
Private and commercial organisations
Not-for-profit and member organisations
Government and public sector
Peak bodies and industry associations
Regulated and complex environments
Nationally across Australia; global where required
Sectors
Financial Services
Professional Services
Technology
Education
Intelligent Connectivity
Not-for-Profit & Membership Organisations
Defence & Security
Transport
Media
Construction
Agriculture
FMCG
Energy
Industrial
Pharma & Health
Not only did they take the time to really understand the brief, but also the culture of our organisation so they didn’t waste our time with candidates that weren’t the right fit. They identified exceptional talent for a difficult role...
Almost a year on and the candidate they placed is making a significant contribution. I’ll definitely use them in the future.
CEO, Education Sector