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Why Perceptor?

Established in 1999 we are the leading boutique executive search firm in Australia.

Our Directors and Principal Consultants are industry authorities in their fields of expertise and have a minimum of 25 years plus experience in recruitment.

We offer highly personalised and tailored services for permanent appointments and interim executives or strategic projects.

Established in 1999 we are the leading boutique executive search firm in Australia.

We have practice areas across CEO/MD & GM, CFO & Finance leadership, Office of the Customer, Technology & AI Transformation and Non-Executive/Advisory Board.

Who we
work with

Our clients span a wide range of organisation sizes and types. They have two things in common. First, they believe that appointing the right leaders will truly move the dial for their business. Second, they are organisations undergoing growth or transformation. Time is of the essence, as is the desire to appoint the highest‑calibre executives.

Perceptive.

We are great listeners and we
are highly opinionated.

Collaborative.

We will respectfully challenge your
thinking about key appointments.

Innovative.

We will genuinely partner with you
to get the best outcome possible.

Perceptive.

We are great listeners and we
are highly opinionated.

Collaborative.

We will respectfully challenge your
thinking about key appointments.

Innovative.

We will genuinely partner with you
to get the best outcome possible.

When experience counts...

We have a combined 120 plus years of experience in executive search in our markets. 

Combined, we have appointed over 5000 leaders, conducted 50,000 interviews 25000 reference checks and managed 12000 search campaigns.

Our networks are deep and of the highest calibre.

Success stories

"Perceptor has been a trusted adviser to me for many years in terms of hiring great people, insights on the market and long term career advice. I appreciate their market expertise and honest feedback"

Andrea Martens
CEO, AADL / MD, ADMA

"I've known Perceptor for many years and they were my preferred choice to lead a search for a key, confidential appointment. The brief was challenging, but Perceptor was able to source a range of strong candidates and successfully filled the role. Their ability to map the market and connect with potential candidates was excellent..."

Kath Nell
Chief People Officer - Findex

""I connected with Mark at Perceptor Executive many years ago and he stayed in-touch and headhunted me from overseas for the CMO role at AMP.  It has been fantastic to work with a search partner who has deep industry expertise in Australia""

Tina Cleary
Chief Marketing Officer - AMP Australia

"“Perceptor has been a partner of amaysim for many years across a number of key appointments. They understand our culture and can source high calibre people with first class experience.”"

Renee Garner
CEO, - amaysim

""We have partnered with Perceptor over several years as our business has grown. They have always delivered strong candidates and provided sound advice throughout the hiring process.""

Anthony Brown
CEO - Noble Oak

"“We have engaged with Perceptor over the last 3 years for key leadership roles and value their experience to source first class people to meet us and enhance our team.”"

Paolo Albertoni
CEO - De'Longhi Australia and New Zealand

"“It was a genuine search that you conducted which is exactly what the process called for. Particularly liked the range of candidates put forward which gave us comfort with the final decision.”"

Michael Winterburn
Head of Business Development - George Weston Foods

"“Thanks again for all your support with these roles. I have really enjoyed working with you and appreciate your passion and honesty during our briefings.”"

Jenny Gulliver
Director of Marketing - Hyundai

""As part of a transformation brief, I engaged Mark and Richard from Perceptor to source three key roles in my senior leadership team. The quality of the candidates and their service was first-class; all three appointments have been valuable additions to my team.""

Emma Harrington
CCO - The NRMA
Specialising in accounting & finance recruitment, commercial & analytics recruitment, and digital sales & marketing recruitment.

For support in recruiting at junior to mid-levels, contact our sister agency DMC Recruitment.