Executive Recruitment

Executive Recruitment That

Delivers Leaders Who Drive

Business Outcomes.


When the role is senior, sensitive or business-criticaal, you need more than just a recruiter.

You need a search partner who understands leadership, stakeholder confidence and long-term fit.

The Cost of Getting Executive Recruitment Wrong

A senior appointment impacts more than the role. It shapes performance, confidence and continuity.

Strategic Delay

Lost opportunities and slower progress.

Leadership Disruption

Reduced productivity and team uncertainty.

Stakeholder Uncertainty

Loss of uncertainty across leadership and teams.

Executive Hiring Guide


A practical guide to planning, attracting and approaching exceptional executive leaders.


✓ Clarify your leadership brief

✓ Reduce hiring risk

✓ Strengthen stakeholder alignment

✓ Access hidden executive talent

Industries & Sectors We Support

We partner with leading organisations across a broad range of industries.

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The 7 Decisions To Make Before Going To Market

Business outcome required


Define the impact the leader must deliver.

Leadership capabilities


Identify the must-have capabilities for success.

Stakeholder expectations


Understand who needs confidence in the appointment.

Remuneration & market positioning


Position the role competitively in the talent market.

Confidentiality requirements


Determine the level of sensitivity and discretion

Diversity & inclusion priorities


Set clear expectations to build stronger, diverse leadership.

Assessment & appointment criteria


Establish how you will assess and select the right leader.

KHC's Executive Search Process

Discovery & Stakeholder Brief


We listen, align on strategy and define success criteria.

Role & Success Profiling


We define mandate capabilities and measures of success.

Market Mapping




We map the landscape and identify relevant active and passive talent pools.

Targeted Search & Engagement


We use customised and algorithmic search to reach hidden talent.

Assessment & Shortlist


Rigorous assessment to build a high-quality shortlist.

Appointment Support



We support negotiations and stakeholder alignment.

Guarantee & Follow-up


We stand by our placements with a clear guarantee.

Meet Your Recruitment Expert
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Gerard Kerr

General Manager Executive Search & Selection and Co-Founder
Gerard has over 20 years of recruitment experience and a deep understanding of managing complex search and selection processes across a wide range of industries.
Owner of the Business Working For You

Gerard is an owner of the business. His business pride is on the line for your recruitment needs.

Outstanding Value For Money

We are not the cheapest, but we are committed to delivering the best value for your investments.

Placements That Matter

We place the right leaders who make a long-lasting impact on your business.

Recruitment Guarantee

Your warranty for confidence in every executive appointment.

Highly Experienced Career Recruiters

Over 20 years of industry experience on a fully-qualified career professional.

Full Focus

We are a specialised team dedicated to a number of high-quality placements that get our best attention.

Our Executive Search Methodology
How We Access Executive Talent

✓  Active candidates from our talent networks

✓  Passive leaders open to the right opportunity

✓  Hidden talent communities and introductions

✓  Algorithmic search capability

✓  Talent mapping & market intelligence

Reducing Risk in Executive Appointments

⚠ Misalignment between role and strategy

⚠ Weak stakeholder briefing

⚠ Over-reliance on known networks

⚠ Poor candidate experience

⚠ Unclear assessment criteria

⚠ Slow decision-making

Proof & Credibility

134 consecutive weeks of continued employment

20+ years of executive recruitment expertise

100% guarantee and confidence in every appointment

97% placements still in place after three years

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What Type Of Executive Role Are You Hiring?
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CEO &
Executive Directors
COS / Corporate Services Leaders
Chief People Officer / HR Director
CFO / Finance & Accounting Services Leaders
CMO / Marketing & Communications Leaders
CRO / Risk, Assurance & Governance Leaders
CIO / Information & Technology Leaders
Other Public Sector Specialist Executive Appointments
Executive Recruitment FAQs
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Learn More About Some Of The Executive Roles We Have Placed

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We Connect People With Purpose

We know the importance of looking beyond skills and experience when it comes to executive competencies.


In the search to secure pedigree executive talent for the Governments and leading commercial organisations, we take a modern, multi-dimensional approach.


Our unique sourcing strategies are customised for every engagement and underpinned by exceptional algorithmic search capabilities. We ensure you have access to active, passive, and hidden executive talent communities.

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The Companies We Work With

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Executive Roles We Are Currently Recruiting

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