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A Board sets the tone for everything below it, shaping governance, strategic direction and how effectively leadership teams are held to account.
At Six Degrees Executive, we specialise in recruiting Chairs, Non-Executive Directors and Advisory Board members for private companies, private equity-backed businesses, family-owned organisations, not-for-profits, start-ups and publicly listed companies.
Drawing on established executive networks, rigorous search methodologies and our proprietary 6Dx assessment framework, we identify and assess Board-level talent with the judgement, independence and experience to strengthen governance and contribute to long-term organisational success.
Reducing risk in Board appointments
Board appointments carry a distinct level of responsibility and risk. Beyond an individual's professional track record, organisations must consider their judgement, independence, governance experience and ability to contribute effectively within an established Board dynamic.
Our proprietary 6Dx Executive Assessment framework brings greater structure and objectivity to these decisions, incorporating competencies developed specifically for Board and Chair appointments.
Using a consistent, evidence-based assessment methodology, we evaluate leadership capability, governance experience, strategic judgement and decision-making under scrutiny. This provides Boards with a clearer, benchmarked understanding of each candidate's strengths, potential risks and suitability, supporting more informed and confident appointment decisions.
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Boardroom diversity
Diverse Boards bring broader perspectives, experiences and capabilities to strategic discussions, strengthening decision-making, governance and organisational performance.
Our approach combines extensive executive networks with structured, objective assessment to identify candidates from a broad range of professional backgrounds and experiences.
By evaluating candidates against clearly defined skills, qualifications, experience and governance competencies, we help organisations build Boards that reflect the capabilities, perspectives and leadership required for the future.
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Board succession planning
Six Degrees Executive assists clients in planning the orderly succession and renewal of Board directorships.
Well-executed succession planning enables an organisation to avoid the potential disruptions that can take place when key personnel is replaced.
Using our deep networks and rigorous search methodology, we help our clients by having the right person able to fill a vacancy at the right time.
Board appointments & client partnerships
Every Board appointment brings unique governance requirements, organisational priorities and leadership considerations. Explore how our Executive Search team has partnered with organisations to identify and appoint Board-level talent, bringing together rigorous assessment, established networks and a considered approach to leadership appointments.
Executive consultants
Our Executive Search consultants bring extensive market knowledge, established leadership networks and a considered approach to Board and executive appointments.
Working closely with Chairs, Boards and senior decision-makers, our specialists provide the insight, discretion and expertise required to navigate complex leadership appointments.
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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 locations
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