Australia

As specialists in the field of executive recruitment in Australia, Horton International sources and secures top talent for organisations across industries

Executive search for senior leadership and board appointments

Horton International Australia partners with organisations on successful senior leadership appointments shaped by experience, insight and global reach.
Our Australian team brings decades of experience in executive search, leadership and business growth. The practice builds on a strong local heritage, including K2 Professional Services and Brown & Chase.

We work across sectors including education, renewable energy, transport, finance, construction, infrastructure, government, professional services and the not-for-profit sector.

Local market insight, global reach and decades of experience delivering successful senior appointments.

As the Australian partner of Horton International, we combine deep local market knowledge with global search capability, established international processes and access to a leadership advisory group spanning more than 45 countries across North and South America, EMEA and Asia Pacific.

Executive Search

We provide targeted search for senior executive, functional leadership and specialist appointments.
Working closely with each client, we take time to understand the role, organisation and leadership context before identifying and engaging candidates with the experience, judgement and motivation to succeed.

Board Appointments

We assist with board, chair and non-executive director appointments across commercial, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Our work supports board renewal, succession planning and the appointment of leaders with the independence, experience and judgement to contribute effectively.

Independent Process Oversight

Independent oversight of recruitment and selection processes is provided where transparency, probity and public confidence are essential.
As an independent observer, we provide assurance that the process is fair, consistent and able to withstand scrutiny.

Our People

Brian Russell

Managing Partner

russell@hortoninternational.com

+61 2 8011 3899

Phil Kerry

Partner

phil.kerry@hortoninternational.com

+61403195155 / +61280113899

Dr Jacqueline Clements

Partner

jacqueline.clements@hortoninternational.com

+61 2 8011 3899

Mark Kerry

Partner

mark.kerry@hortoninternational.com

+61280113899 / +61 403192822

Ian Briggs

Partner

ian.briggs@hortoninternational.com

+61414074418

Mark Nicol

Partner

+61 418 366 493

Jack Kerry

Senior Consultant

jack.kerry@hortoninternational.com

+61 450 424 334

Amy Cutbill

Global Digital Marketing Manager

cutbill@hortoninternational.com

Gurmehar Kaur Suri

Business Development Analyst

suri@hortoninternational.com

91 9170027002

Services for Clients

Executive Search and Recruitment

Our functional specialities include:

  • C-Suite
  • Marketing
  • Sales-Suite
  • Information Technology
  • Operations
  • Legal
  • Accounting
  • Tax
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Management Consulting​
  • Strategy
  • Government Relations
  • NSW Government Bands 1 and 2

Our industry specialities include:

  • Government
  • Financial services
  • Professional services
  • Automotive
  • Industrial
  • Transport
  • Infrastructure
  • Education
  • Consumer goods
  • Information technology
  • Media
  • Telecommunications
  • Construction
  • Not for profit
  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Distribution
  • Business Services
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Hotel, Resort, Casino and Hospitality

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