​Recently, I’ve been researching the Australian Executive Search market, with a specific focus on the technology leadership sector. What I discovered is that the market feels fragmented and somewhat difficult to navigate. Even with strong LinkedIn research skills, it wasn’t easy to determine who specializes in which areas or serves which clients.

To make this process easier, I’ve started compiling a list of leading Executive Search professionals who focus on the Australian Technology Leadership market. This is a dynamic, evolving resource aimed at connecting the right people with the right partners.

I’d greatly appreciate your input! If you know of anyone who should be included, please take a look and get in touch with your recommendations.

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Navigating the Australian Technology Executive Search Market

To help both hiring managers and job seekers connect with the right partners I have created this guide. It is still a working document so I would love your input into making it a more comprehensive aid.It highlights companies and Executive Search Consultants who specialize in technology executive search here in Australia. Acknowledging that many generalist executive search firms also work in this space, these organizations, and individuals focus on technology as a core market hence their inclusion in this guide

Executive Search Models

• Retained Executive Search: A comprehensive approach with fees split into engagement, shortlist, and success payments

• Hybrid Executive Search: Combines a smaller retainer with a larger success fee.

• Contingent Executive Search: Fee is paid only upon successful placement

All these models work on exclusivity, fostering collaboration between the employer, the executive search consultant and the Technology Executives

Categories of Executive Search firms:

Global Leaders in Executive Search

Known as the "SHREK” firms, these consultancies are globally recognized for their expertise in executive search.These firms only work on a retained basis

• Spencer Stuart

• Heidrick & Struggles - Max Randria

• Russell Reynolds Associates -Tom Roets

• Egon Zehnder - Nick Steiner

• Korn Ferry - Tony Rossano & Matthew Phillips

Multi-Office/Multi-Region Executive Search Firms

These firms operate across multiple locations and regions, offering extensive networks and resources.These firms only work on a retained basis

• MitchelLake -Andrew Lacy-Smith

• True Search - Kevin Griffiths

• Odgers Berndtson -Sean Garvey& Charles Baker

• Think & Grow - Anthony Sochan

Australian Search Firms

These local firms specialize in the Australian Technology executive search market

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• Tier One People - Dexter Cousins

• Lookahead Search - Steve Gillies

• Omera Partners - Neil Emmerson

• Johnson Partners - Jonathon Morse

• Six Degrees Executive - Katrina Park

• Derwent Executive - Katharine Whittaker

Additional Resources

While this guide highlights some of the leading executive search firms and their executive search consultants in the Techology leadership market, it's by no means exhaustive.

I would love your input if you feel I have missed including an expert in this field.

Please be sure to conduct your own research to find the best partner for your specific needs.