Search, by way of the concert hall.
Before search, I had a career as a professional violinist: a full-time member of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and many years recording and touring nationally and internationally with some of the world's finest musicians.
Former offices
Executive search
Search that reads people, not just CVs.
I bring an elite performer's sensibility, pairing creativity with precision under pressure. I've built a strong reputation finding and developing talent across the creative industries and beyond, from global agency networks to high-growth digital health. I work across commercial and leadership roles in every kind of business, and I run every search end to end.
- Retained senior and executive search
- Market mapping and talent intelligence
- Salary benchmarking and role design
- Hiring strategy and role briefs
How a search runs
Brief
I pressure-test the role, the team and what success looks like in year one and beyond.
Map
I map the market and build a target list, with salary and availability data.
Approach
I approach the people worth hiring, not just the ones on the market.
Assess
In-depth interviews and written assessments against your brief.
Close
Shortlist, offer, negotiation and referencing, through to the start date.
Recent placements
- 01Group Strategy DirectorLeading global advertising agency
- 02Creative DirectorGlobal creative and brand experience agency
- 03Group Account DirectorSpecialist agency within an international advertising group
- 04Group Account Director (2IC)Communications agency, Melbourne
- 05Group Strategy LeadCommunications agency specialising in fashion, beauty and lifestyle
Performance coaching
Steady under pressure, clear when it counts.
I bring what the stage taught me and what I see every week from the hiring side.
- Career moves. Positioning, timing and knowing your worth, from someone who sees what the market is looking for.
- Stepping up. Settling into a bigger role with clarity and confidence.
- Performance. Preparation, focus and nerve for the moments that count.
About me
In high-performance environments, there are no shortcuts, only preparation, process and instinct. I run every search the same way.
The right person isn't always the obvious one, or the one who looks best on paper. I find them, and I make the case for them.
What clients value most is the trust I build on both sides of the table. Search is part rigour, part feel. I bring both, with empathy, kindness and a gut feel for the x-factor.
Get in touch
Whether you're hiring, thinking about your next move or curious about coaching, I'd love to hear from you.
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