Pacific Search Partners is a relationship driven boutique Executive Search firm with a successful history of Executive appointments both national and internationally. The firm has been operating since 2010 and has grown from strength to strength each year.
Fundamentally we assist Boards and Chief Executives in the appointment of key senior Executives including Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers, CFOs, COOs, HR Directors, General Managers and related senior Executive roles. In addition, our Consultants have been responsible for the appointment of more than 250 Non-Executive Directors and Chairs to Boards of various organisations.
We have conducted over 450 search assignments for Board Directors, C-level and GM level executives across almost every industry. In so doing, 48% of those appointments have been women, well above Australian averages.
At Pacific Search Partners, we pride ourselves on our agnostic approach, allowing us to adapt and thrive across a diverse range of sectors.
Our extensive experience encompasses:
This breadth of expertise enables us to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique challenges and opportunities of each industry, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of support in their leadership and governance needs.
René is an experienced executive search consultant whose career spans both the consulting world in senior executive recruitment, as well as holding senior executive positions in the corporate world, principally through the media and advertising sectors.
René began his career with Price Waterhouse in audit, and then spent 10 years with the Clemenger advertising group in financial and company secretarial roles. He was then appointed General Manager of a leading film production company before spending the next five years in the media, first with ACP Publishing as General Manager and Advertising Sales Director and then with Melbourne Independent Newspapers as Joint Publisher.
Subsequent media appointments include Chairman of the Allied Community Newspaper Group in Melbourne, and more recently a six year spell with Pacific Publications (Channel 7 magazine publishing arm) as General Manager and Advertising Sales Director. René was also the Publisher of two leading sport based lifestyle magazines.
René’s executive search ‘specialist practice areas’ include Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas, Media, Education, Consulting and Professional Services. He focuses primarily on Board and C level appointments through to strategic General Management roles.
René is a regular presenter at AICD functions in Melbourne & Sydney around the topic “Finding Board Positions.”
Previous Board appointments include:
René is a devoted surfer and has no plans to stop anytime soon…
Jenny is passionate about helping her clients attract the best talent with a particular focus on gender balance and diversity. Jenny works with large to medium size organisations at the Executive and Non-Executive Director level.
Jenny has consulted to some of the top companies in Australia such as BHP Billiton, Lion, Adidas, Hallmark Cards, Isentia, Opal Australian Paper and Remedy Kombucha. She has also worked “in house” as Head of Talent Acquisition for Mondelez (formerly Kraft Foods), one of the most successful FMCG global companies in the world. In that role she was a member of the HR Lead time for Australia/ New Zealand and was a senior member of the Mondelez Asia Pacific Talent Acquisition team working on both Regional and global projects.
Jenny is regarded as a highly effective communicator who can quickly build respect and credibility as a basis for influence and change.
Jenny is the immediate past Chair of a significant not-for-profit.
With over 15 years of experience in coordinating and managing teams, Pia brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Research and Engagement Manager at Pacific Search Partners.
Pia began her career in the health sector, managing and consulting for GP clinics, specialists, and surgeons’ rooms across Melbourne. Her work encompassed extensive research, staff training, and driving practice growth and development, honing her skills in detail oriented operations and strategic planning.
Since joining Pacific Search Partners in 2016, Pia has seamlessly transitioned her skills into the Executive Search space. She leads research and client engagement with precision and creativity, leveraging her keen eye for detail and innate curiosity. Known for her approachable and relationship focused style, Pia plays a pivotal role in delivering impactful candidate sourcing and exceptional outcomes for our clients.
