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. 

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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.

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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Chandler Macleod understands people. As one of the region’s largest recruitment agencies since 1959, we have the expertise to recruit, select, and retain top talent. Our flexible thinkers and detail obsessors believe in the power of the right fit to lead to a happier life. Discover the world of opportunity with Chandler Macleod - we get people.