Executive Search & Recruitment
We help boards and executive teams secure transformational leaders. From C-suit to general managers and board members, our executive search services are tailored, discreet and outcome-driven.
When the Right Leader Means Everything
Executive roles shape the future of your business, and the risks of getting it wrong are high.
At Chandler Macleod, we offer unrestricted access to top talent in your industry. Through headhunting, market mapping and a highly consultative approach, we identify the leaders who not only fit the brief but elevate your strategy.
We work closely with selection panel members to ensure the process is seamless and time-efficient, tailoring our approach to your preferences from the outset.
Our Executive Search Approach
Strategic Briefing
We work with stakeholders and panel chairs to understand the ideal leadership profile, culture, and performance requirements.
Market Mapping & Targeted Search
We map your competitors and headhunt across unrestricted talent pools, locally and internationally.
BestFit™ Methodology
Our trademarked selection model increases the accuracy and validity of decisions, improving ROI, reducing turnover, and lifting executive performance.
Objective Assessment
Using industry-leading behavioural tools, we assess capability through a defensible, merit-based process aligned with equity and best practice.
Executive Integration Support
We are the only executive search provider in Australia to embed team diagnostic and executive integration into the recruitment process, dramatically improving time-to-high-performance.
Candidate Care + Brand Protection
We treat every applicant with respect, recognising their future potential as customers, shareholders, or advocates for your brand, safeguarding your reputation throughout the process.
Recruitment Solutions
Talent Solutions
Consulting & Advisory
Managed Services
Trusted to deliver high-impact leaders across industries and functions.
- C-Suite Appointments: CEO, CFO, COO, CIO - strategic leadership across private and public sectors.
- Executive GMs & Group Leads: Driving business transformation and operational excellence at scale.
- Board Roles: Appointments for Non-Executive Directors and Independent Board Members.
- Sector-Specific Executives: Roles in Mining, Government, Education and other regulated or critical sectors.
Let’s Find the Right Talent Together
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FAQs
How long does an executive search take?
Most searches take 6-10 weeks from briefing to offer stage, depending on complexity and notice periods.
Can you recruit for board roles?
Yes. We support board appointments, including independent directors and advisory board members.
Do you work on a retained basis?
Yes, our executive search work is retained to allow for in-depth, dedicated service and confidentiality.
Which industries do you specialise in?
We have specialists across mining, transport, public sector, logistics, and more.
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