Executive Search

Facilitating the appointment of senior executives across APAC.

At North Search, we identify, engage, and appoint world class executive talent to help bring your organisation's vision, strategy, and leadership to life.

Blending traditional headhunting methods with cutting-edge technology and unique leadership and industry expertise, our service brings a more human, real, and personal approach to board, c-suite level and executive appointments. 


The world is evolving. At North Search, we are pioneering the evolution of executive search.


To find out more about how we work, download our full brochure - or delve into the world of executive search with our guide.

Our Search Process

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What we search for and identify in the people we source
Our rigorous, forensic, high-touch executive search approach enables us to find, engage, and qualify the very best candidates for your role - even in talent-short markets. We know what makes people brilliant, and how to get the best from them - that includes:

   1. Technical Expertise

   2. Leadership Skills

   3. Translatable Experience

   4. Governing Values

   5. Personal Philosophy

Looking forward,

always

Our proven strategy and unique methodology means we've been able to maintain a 100% success rate in every one of our appointed mandates. However, we look to the future and are laser-focused on finding better ways to do business - constantly.

We look to industry trends, advancements in technology, and the latest in talent insights, research, and human intelligence to continually evolve our expertise and practice for the betterment of our clients.

Gone are the days of the slow, ambiguous, convoluted search process. North Search exists to make it simple – and human. We move quickly so you can get back to doing what you do best. 

Diversity & Inclusion

The world is changing. Remote and hybrid work models have lowered the barrier to entry caused by physical distance to the workplace, while flexible work arrangements allow employees to have greater control over their work-life balance. Artificial intelligence, automation and further advances in technology are accelerating the speed of change within organisations in a way we've never seen before.

Although the way we work is changing, the rate of change in gender diversity is slow. In 2020-21, women comprised only 19.4% of CEO positions, 33% of board members, and 18% of board chairs across Australia.

At North Search, we understand the importance of fostering diversity in the workforce. We're acutely aware of the impact our work has on shaping the future, so we've doubled down on our goal to help our clients reach gender parity in the places where it matters most to begin - the boardroom, executive committee, and leadership team. We're proud to say that 45% of total placements made in 2021/22 were female - and we're only just getting started.

Diversity & Inclusion

The world is changing. Remote and hybrid work models have lowered the barrier to entry caused by physical distance to the workplace, while flexible work arrangements allow employees to have greater control over their work-life balance. Artificial intelligence, automation and further advances in technology are accelerating the speed of change within organisations in a way we've never seen before.

Although the way we work is changing, the rate of change in gender diversity is slow. In 2020-21, women comprised only 19.4% of CEO positions, 33% of board members, and 18% of board chairs across Australia.

At North Search, we understand the importance of fostering diversity in the workforce. We're acutely aware of the impact our work has on shaping the future, so we've doubled down on our goal to help our clients reach gender parity in the places where it matters most to begin - the boardroom, executive committee, and leadership team. We're proud to say that 45% of total placements made in 2021/22 were female - and we're only just getting started.

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Our Case Studies
How North Search Secured a Senior Vice President for Hydrostor's Australian Expansion

Senior Vice President of Project Execution - Hydrostor

By Paddy Delany • March 25, 2025
North Search leverages a powerful combination of personal connection and cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional executive recruitment results. This includes advanced search methodologies to identify and engage with top talent, strong advocacy and connection to effectively communicate the client’s value proposition, and data-driven candidate assessment, employing industry experience, market insights, and AI-powered assessment tools. North Search’s approach went beyond traditional recruitment methods. Recognising the need to attract top talent to a company in set-up mode, North Search focused on crafting a compelling narrative around Hydrostor and the opportunity.
Project Co-Representative - Tetris Capital - Case Study PPP project

Project Co-Representative - Tetris Capital

By Luke Madsen Maher • October 19, 2023
North Search was engaged by Tetris Capital when the organisation was appointed as the preferred respondent for a Health Infrastructure NSW housing Public-Private Partnership (PPP). This was set to be delivered across multiple sites. Tetris Capital are a sponsor, advisor, investor and manager of infrastructure and structured projects. We were enlisted to conduct a search for a Project Co-Representative.
CCO and EGM of Water - Altogether Group - Case Study - Energy Indistry

Chief Corporate Officer & Executive General Manager, Water - Altogether Group

By Jess Tran • October 9, 2023
Altogether Group are a sustainable, multi-utility provider of water and embedded energy networks for communities. The organisation was referred to North Search by a previous client at Macquarie Capital. The company came together with the combination of Flow Systems and Meters to Cash Solutions and was acquired by Morrison & Co in 2019 on behalf of the Sustainable Communities Infrastructure Trust. In 2020 they rebranded and became Altogether Group. As a small player in a large competitive market, with ambitious growth plans, Altogether wanted to elevate their executive leadership team before moving into their next phase of growth.
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