Oceania

Based in Sydney, David’s recruitment and senior management expertise spans over 17 years’ experience. He has proven success across key functions including Sales, Marketing, Digital and Retail.

David is a generalist recruiter with an in-depth understanding of recruiting C-suite professionals, Managing Directors and Department Heads, for both in domestic and international organisations.

David joined PageGroup in 2004. He has lived and worked in NSW his entire career. His vast experience, combined with in-depth industry knowledge and broad network of proven and high potential talent, make him an excellent asset for the executive search process.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Chris recruits senior executive talent for Healthcare clients across commercial and technical roles, predominately in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life Sciences and Medical Device.

Chris is a recruitment professional with more than 20 years’ agency experience within varied disciplines and industry sectors across APAC, having lived and worked in Japan and Australia. Upon returning to Melbourne, he was responsible for PageGroup Australia’s Healthcare & Life Science business.

Over the course of his career with PageGroup, Chris has demonstrated his leadership and completely customer approach that has led to strong relationships across the region. He has delivered on objectives, both as a Consultant and a Director of high-performing teams committed to delivering an exemplary customer experience.

Chris joined PageGroup in 2003, having started his career as a Healthcare recruiter 18 months prior in Tokyo, Japan.

Based in Melbourne, Claire is responsible for the search and selection of Supply Chain executives nationally. With 10-plus years' experience in Retail operations, Claire is well-placed to partner with FMCG, Pharmaceutical and Retail businesses to not only source top talent, but to also advise on structure and operational responsibilities, remit, and change or transformation agendas.

Her demonstrable track record spans across the UK and Australia, with more than 9 years’ experience in partnering with both start-ups and Bluechip organisations.

Originally from England, Claire graduated from the University of Liverpool with a BSc Psychology and has previously worked for three specialist agencies before joining Michael Page in 2017. She was charged with leading the Supply Chain – FMCG and Retail division of the Melbourne business and now recruits under Page Executive.

James rejoins PageGroup as Partner with Page Executive, where he focuses on executive search for leadership roles in the mining and industrial sectors while fostering strong customer relationships.

With over 15 years of executive search experience, he advises clients on aligning company and talent strategies to achieve robust business and sustainable hiring outcomes. Joining PageGroup in the UK in 2007, James spent two years honing his skills before migrating to Australia in 2010. He was previously in an executive search firm where he spent six years delivering Board, C-Suite and General Management across various sectors and functions.

In 2019, James established his own executive consulting business delivering a range of services, including HR, Organisational Development, Talent Retention & Assessment and Executive Search.

His customer portfolio included representation in Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction, Manufacturing, Property and Logistics, focusing on Board, CEO, COO, General Management, Operational Leadership, and Strategy / Business Development roles. He partnered with ASX Listed, large private and emerging SME businesses, and private equity groups to secure exceptional talent to support his customer’s business growth agendas.

Based in the capital city of Australia, Canberra, Jim’s focus areas for executive talent include Consulting, Professional Services, Peak Bodies and NFPs. He has also secured key hires for government, nationally.

Jim immerses himself in his markets daily, and ‘breaks bread’ with leaders in and around the ACT, giving him a first-class network to call upon for proven and high potential talent, plus targeted referrals.

His recruitment career encompasses the growth of several teams and businesses, allowing him to understand and appreciate the unique challenges of contemporary leadership first-hand. This also allows a deep hand-in-glove partnership with his customers, thus boards and executives are able to instil the best talent into their organisation.

As a busy father of four, Jim is a passionate advocate for diversity and contributing to a better future for the next generation.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Melanie specialises in executive search for Accounting and Finance, her proven expertise is across industries including Distribution, Retail, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Logistics/Supply Chain, Technology, Professional Services and Property.

Melanie has recruited roles such as Chief Financial Officers, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, General Managers of Finance, Commercial Managers, Group Financial Controllers, as well as Heads of FP&A, Treasury, Tax and Internal Audit and Risk.

She has built strong relationships with candidates and clients alike, and majority of her portfolio is work gained from repeat business. Passionate about customer service and delivering a high-quality recruitment process, she has worked with companies that are privately-owned, ASX-listed, private-equity backed, and other ownership structures both large and small.

Melanie started her career at PageGroup in 2006 and has been recruiting in the accounting and finance markets in Melbourne and Adelaide for more than 15 years. Within that time, she successfully led finance teams at Michael Page for 8-plus years. In addition, she has sat on the Michael Page Australian Board since 2017 and was previously Chairperson of the [email protected] Committee.

Based in Melbourne, Susannah is the national practice lead for Consulting, Strategy and Change. Her primary role is partnering with boards to appoint C-suite candidates across multiple sectors and industries, including high growth and tech-enabled businesses, consulting firms, private equity, ASX-listed firms, retailers, healthcare, NFPs, and other scale-ups.

Susannah consistently delivers and meets her clients’ strategic objectives, both locally and internationally, often consulting and partnering to recruit new leadership teams and their direct reports, or for specific mandates during a period of change. Innovative in her style and approach to find the best solution for her clients, she utilises her global connections when it comes to executive level transformation.

Susannah has 10 years’ experience in recruiting senior appointments and partnering with clients to build teams. She has been active in facilitating thought leadership events for executives in her network that work in consulting firms and organisations across Australia.

She is chair of the [email protected] Committee and committed to diversity and inclusion at the recruitment search level. She holds a BA History (Hons) from the University of Leeds and is a keen marathon runner and fundraiser for NGOs.

Based in Sydney, Jon’s remit spans both Sydney and Canberra for executive search across Engineering, Professional Services & Consultancy, and Property & Construction sectors. He has also secured vital, strategic hires for government and private businesses.

His background includes 5 years as a project manager in the Property Development & Construction market, and 13-plus years recruiting in Engineering, Property & Construction. Jon’s technical construction experience enables him to provide high-level recruitment services to both clients and executive candidates, based on his extensive industry experience and ‘hands-on’ knowledge.

Jon has a strong passion for the industries he recruits in, resulting in the successful placement of the most skilled and talented executives across Australia’s leading Engineering, Property & Constructions companies.