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- Board Appointments
- Chairperson
- Executive Director
- Non-Executive Director
- Managing Director
- Chief Commercial Officer
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Chief Operations Officer
- Chief Procurement Officer
- Chief Risk Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Finance Director
- Marketing Director
- Procurement Director
- Sales Director
- General Management
Expectations for leaders have fundamentally changed, highlighting a critical gap in Australian leadership capability. Organisations need executives who can navigate complexity, lead transformation and deliver sustainable business performance.
Since 2004, Six Degrees Executive has partnered with organisations across Australia to identify, assess and appoint exceptional leaders across Board, C-suite and senior executive positions.
Our Executive Search practice brings together experienced senior consultants, established executive networks and deep knowledge of the Australian market. Combining rigorous research, comprehensive market mapping and our proprietary Six Degrees of Excellence (6Dx) assessment framework, we provide a structured, evidence-based approach to critical leadership appointments.
With national reach and access to international executive talent markets through our PRAXI Alliance partnership, we connect organisations with leaders who bring the capability, experience and perspective to shape their future.
Executive roles we recruit
Our Executive Search practice partners with organisations to appoint leaders across Board, Chief Executive, General Management and C-suite positions.
Board &
Governance
- Chairperson
- Non-Executive Director
- Executive Director
- Advisory Board Member
Chief Executive &
General Management
- Chief Executive Officer
- Managing Director
- General Manager
- Country Manager
C-suite
Leadership
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Chief Commercial Officer
- Chief Revenue Officer
- Chief Procurement Officer
- Chief Risk Officer
- Chief Data Officer
- Chief Digital Officer
Our Executive Search services
Our Executive Search practice provides a range of complementary recruitment and leadership services to support organisations through critical appointments, leadership transitions and longer-term workforce planning.
Board
Recruitment
Identify and appoint Chairs, Non-Executive Directors and Advisory Board members through a rigorous search process, supported by established executive networks and specialist governance expertise.
Executive
Assessment
Gain deeper insight into leadership capability, potential and risk through our proprietary 6Dx framework, complemented by psychometric assessments and bespoke simulation exercises where appropriate.
Talent
Advisory
Build future leadership capability through succession planning, talent mapping, talent pipelining and market intelligence, supported by specialist research and established executive networks.
Interim
Executive Solutions
Access proven interim CFOs, EGMs and senior executives from our established network, many available to start immediately, to lead through transitions, transformation or critical vacancies while you secure the right permanent appointment.
Deep expertise. Your industry. Your leaders.
Great executive search begins with understanding an industry, its leadership challenges and the capabilities required to succeed.
For more than two decades, our Executive Search practice has developed established networks and deep market knowledge across Australia's key industries. Each industry is led by a senior consultant who knows its leaders, its challenges and the talent market that serves it.
For more than two decades, our Executive Search practice has developed established networks and deep market knowledge across Australia's key industries. Each industry is led by a senior consultant who knows its leaders, its challenges and the talent market that serves it.
Business to Business
Appointing leaders for industrial, manufacturing, distribution and B2B services businesses navigating complex markets, operational challenges and growth.
Consumer & FMCG
Appointing commercial leaders for brand-led businesses navigating margin pressures, evolving sales channels, competitive markets and changing consumer expectations.
Education
Appointing leaders for universities, schools and education providers navigating governance, funding pressures and evolving student expectations.
Government
Appointing senior executives across federal, state and local government agencies and statutory bodies navigating complex public sector challenges.
Healthcare
Appointing leaders for hospitals, aged care, health services and life sciences organisations managing clinical, regulatory and workforce challenges.
Not-for-Profit
Appointing CEOs and senior leaders who balance commercial discipline with mission, from fundraising to program delivery.
Retail
Appointing leaders for retailers navigating omnichannel transformation, supply chain pressure and evolving customer experience.
Services
Appointing leaders for professional, financial and business services firms where client relationships and people drive performance.
Our expertise extends across the full C-suite and senior functional leadership, combining industry understanding with specialist knowledge of the skills, experience and leadership capabilities required across different functions.
We operate with the rigour and process discipline expected of a global executive search firm, supported by structured research, comprehensive market mapping and evidence-based assessment. This is complemented by genuine Australian market depth, senior consultant involvement throughout the search and long-standing relationships with executives and organisations.
From global subsidiaries and ASX-listed businesses to private equity-backed, family-owned and purpose-driven organisations, our clients value a search partner who understands their operating environment and brings a personalised, accountable approach to every appointment.
Executive Assessment & Six Degrees of Excellence
Great leadership appointments require more than experience and a strong interview. They require a consistent, evidence-based approach to assessing leadership capability, potential and risk.
Our proprietary Six Degrees of Excellence (6Dx) framework evaluates 14 core leadership competencies across six dimensions, providing a structured approach to comparing executive candidates against the specific requirements of each appointment.
Complemented by Hogan psychometric assessments and bespoke simulation exercises where appropriate, our methodology helps organisations gain a deeper understanding of leadership behaviours, decision-making and suitability for the role.
Our approach to Executive Search
Every leadership appointment begins with understanding the organisation, its strategic priorities and the capabilities required for success.
Our Executive Search consultants work closely with clients to define the brief, understand the leadership challenges and identify the experience, behaviours and attributes required of the successful candidate.
Through targeted research, market mapping and proactive candidate engagement, we identify and engage executive talent beyond the active candidate market.
Our structured assessment process provides a consistent evaluation of leadership capability and organisational alignment, while our senior consultants remain closely involved throughout the search, from initial briefing through to appointment.
Executive Search in practice
Our Executive Search practice has supported organisations across Australia with critical leadership appointments, from Board and C-suite searches to senior functional leadership. Explore how our industry expertise, established executive networks and structured search methodology have helped organisations navigate complex leadership challenges and secure the right talent.
Meet our Executive Search consultants
Our Executive Search consultants bring extensive experience in senior leadership recruitment, supported by long-standing relationships across Australia's executive talent markets. Combining specialist industry knowledge, established networks and a personalised approach, our team works closely with clients from the initial brief through to appointment.
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Paul Hallam
Founder & Executive Director
Executive search,
National, Melbourne
Nick Hindhaugh
Founder & Executive Director
Executive search, Education, Consumer & FMCG, Not for profit, Services, Healthcare, Retail,
National, Melbourne
David Braham
Founder & Executive Director
Executive search,
National, Melbourne
John Whitehead
Chief Commercial Officer
Executive search,
National, Melbourne
Alastair Pennie
Director - New South Wales
Executive search, Procurement, Contracting, Supply chain, Consumer & FMCG, Healthcare,
Sydney
Katrina Park
Partner - Executive Search
Executive search, Technology, Education, Healthcare, Services, Retail,
Melbourne
Ben Maurer
Partner - Executive Search
Executive search, Business to Business, Services,
Sydney
Sarah Cox
Associate Partner
Retail, Executive search, Consumer & FMCG, Property & Construction,
Melbourne
Rachel Shermer
Director
Communications & Corporate Affairs, Executive search, Marketing, Sales, Digital, Contracting,
Sydney
Jesse Moore
Executive Search & Operations Associate
Corporate Services, Executive search,
National
Rohan McMaster
Client Partner
Executive search, Accounting & Finance, Business to Business, Consumer & FMCG, Retail, Education, Not for profit, Services,
National, Melbourne
Ryan Webster
Client Partner
Executive search, Government, Consumer & FMCG, Not for profit, Healthcare, Services, Property & Construction,
National, Brisbane
Nicola Wortley
Research Manager
Executive search, Government,
Brisbane, National
Our insights
Stay informed on the leadership challenges and trends shaping executive recruitment, from succession planning and evolving executive capabilities to governance, organisational transformation and changing market expectations.
