Executive search: Let experience take the lead.

With more than 75 years of experience, we are experts in providing bespoke retained search advisory services for Board-level, C-suite and senior leadership. Find your next leader

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How we guide you

We make use of our many years of expertise and industry know-how to identify and secure top-level executives, right up to the board of directors and advisory board. Your company’s success is always at the heart of our partnership.

How we support you during the executive search process

Our managing directors, along with our in-house associate and research, candidate development, and administrative teams actively manage and facilitate the search process, with the goal to secure the talent that will take your company to its next stage of growth.

What sets us apart

We have successfully filled more than 2,500 key positions, in specialist fields and industries all over the world. 97% of our retained executive searches result in successful outcomes, whereas the industry average is around 64%.

Real clients, real results

CEO in Financial Services

“I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Robert Half Executive Search and found the team to be excellent at quickly grasping our organisation’s needs and specific culture, possessing the thorough knowledge of the national and local candidate market, effectively screening candidates and ensuring a smooth experience across the entire transition. I suggest reaching out to Robert Half Executive Search for any leadership talent needs you may have.”

CEO in Pharmaceuticals

“Working with the team at Robert Half Executive Search was nothing but a pleasure. It was a positive experience on our end which resulted in the placement of a truly talented individual. Robert Half Executive Search was terrific in adapting the search criteria to fit our needs. They certainly added great value throughout the search process. Their team had excellent means of communication, each deliverable they set was met, and we were never in the dark.”

CEO in Insurance

“Thanks for all the work from you and your team on this, you did a great job and I think we have an excellent new employee. As we expand further and need new senior staff in Australia we will be back in contact.”

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Based in Sydney, Australia, Craig Bernhardt brings more than two decades of global experience to the searches he conducts, working with clients around the world. He specialises in Board level, C-Suite and senior-level retained search engagements across various industries and functional areas. His clients include private equity firms, family-owned businesses, ASX and globally listed entities and many emerging to middle-market growth companies. Throughout his career as a human capital and talent acquisition expert, Craig has earned a global reputation for discretion, effectiveness and excellence in executive search and assessment. With a bespoke approach to every search, Craig aims to ensure his clients build superior leadership teams, thus enabling them to create sustainable and competitive advantages in their respective markets. With more than 20+ years' experience, Craig first joined Robert Half in London in 1999 and spent many years in senior leadership roles with the business in London and Sydney within the firm's practice.

Gareth Whalley joined Robert Half in Sydney in 2006 after working with Ernst & Young and Viacom in London and around the world. In his time with the company, Gareth has excelled in his role delivering exceptional quality of service and expertise. His speciality lies in C-Suite and senior-level retained search engagements across a range of industries and functional areas. With a bespoke approach to every search, Gareth's goal is to ensure his clients build superior leadership teams so that they can create sustainable and competitive advantages in their respective markets. With a proven track record of placing senior professionals in a variety of businesses, Gareth can quickly gain a deep understanding of an organisation's culture. Experience After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young in London, Gareth joined Viacom in an International Business Process Analyst role where he travelled around the world working in Viacom’s international operations. In 2006, Gareth joined Robert Half in Sydney and has specialised in facilitating senior placements across a variety of functions and industries.

Cameron Eustice, based in Melbourne, Australia, brings 24 years of search and commercial leadership to his search mandates. Cameron specialises in C-Suite retained search engagements across a range of industries and functional areas. His client portfolio includes prominent ASX and multinationals, emerging SME growth companies, private equity firms and privately-owned enterprises. His broad client industry portfolio spans technology, financial services, mining & resources, healthcare, retail, consumer products, real estate & construction, industrial manufacturing and professional services. Cameron has gained a reputation for excellence as a trusted advisor to his clients, partnering with Boards, C-suite and Executive/General Management to deliver superior leadership appointments. Experience Prior to joining Robert Half, Cameron held senior commercial finance leadership roles with two major listed multinational firms. Cameron earned his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne and has been a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) since 2001.

Patrick specialises in retained searches for C-suite and senior leadership engagements across a broad spectrum of market sectors. Patrick’s client base includes Private Equity firms, Family Owned and ASX Listed businesses and encompasses a comprehensive range of industries including healthcare, financial services, higher education, manufacturing and technology. Patrick has also worked with many emerging technology and start-up firms. Utilising a bespoke methodology for each search, Patrick’s approach focuses on understanding the needs of his clients from every facet of the appointment and the wider impact its success will have for the organisation. Experience Patrick’s career began in technology consulting before moving into talent acquisition and recruitment in 2004, initially working in London before moving to Melbourne in 2012. Patrick’s methodology underscores his belief in the importance of developing a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the needs of his clients, as well as the broader context of the search, in order to deliver the best appointment.

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