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Retained Search

For critical leadership hires where discretion and thoroughness matter. A structured, confidential search for your most important roles.

How it works

The retained search process

  1. 01

    Discovery

    Deep dive into the role, team dynamics, and what success looks like. We define the search criteria together.

  2. 02

    Market Mapping

    Comprehensive research of all potential candidates in the market. We identify who's who before any outreach.

  3. 03

    Confidential Outreach

    Discrete approach to qualified candidates. Complete confidentiality maintained throughout the process.

  4. 04

    Assessment & Close

    Structured interviews, stakeholder alignment, and offer management through to acceptance.

Engagement options

Retained search focus

Choose retained search when discretion matters, the role is critical, or you need a thorough market assessment.

Leadership roles

Roles we place

We specialise in senior technology and product leadership roles across Australian businesses.

  • CTO
  • VP Engineering
  • Head of Engineering
  • Engineering Director
  • Head of Data
  • VP Data & Analytics
  • Head of Product
  • VP Product
  • Head of Platform
  • Chief Architect
  • CISO / Head of Security
  • Head of DevOps / SRE
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Common scenarios

When retained makes sense

These situations require the structured approach and confidentiality that retained search provides.

  • Confidential replacement - Current leader departing, market can't know yet
  • First leadership hire - Building the leadership team post-funding
  • Succession planning - Hiring ahead of a planned transition
  • Board or investor mandate - PE/VC requiring specific leadership capability
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Leadership roles

Leadership roles we place

01

Technology leadership

CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Engineering, Engineering Director, Chief Architect

02

Data & product

Head of Data, VP Data & Analytics, Head of Product, VP Product

03

Platform & security

Head of Platform, CISO / Head of Security, Head of DevOps / SRE

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