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Derwent

Derwent is an executive search, interim leadership and board search firm helping Australian organisations find high-impact leadership talent.

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Derwent

Business Description

Derwent is an executive search firm partnering with Australian organisations to find and connect high-impact leadership talent. Its practice areas span executive search, interim executive leadership and board and succession search, supporting boards and C-suite teams through leadership transitions, transformation and governance renewal.

The firm also hosts industry events and publishes insights on board composition, AI transformation, interim leadership and diversity in senior teams.

Best for: Boards and executive teams seeking senior leadership, interim executives or board directors.

Service & Expertise

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

Executive Search and Headhunting

Derwent provides Executive Search and Headhunting across Australia from offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Canberra, placing senior leaders in permanent roles across Professional Services, Financial Services and other sectors.

  • Recruits for partners, principals and directors across Accounting, Legal, Management Consulting, Technology Advisory, Sustainability and Engineering services.
  • Covers Financial Services leadership roles in Banking, Insurance, Superannuation, Wealth Management, Private Equity and Fintech.
  • Engages senior executives navigating leadership transitions with expertise in executive advisory and board-level placement.

Best for: Organisations in professional services or financial services seeking permanent senior leadership appointments across Australia.

HR Advisory and Consulting

Interim HR Leadership

Derwent provides Interim HR Leadership through interim executive appointments across Australian industries, delivering immediate impact for transformation and specialist projects.

  • Places interim executives, project specialists and transformation leaders on short-term, high-impact assignments.
  • Covers interim finance, change management and chief information officer roles.

Best for: Organisations requiring immediate senior leadership capability for specific projects or transformation initiatives.

Operational Coverage

  • Western Australia (Hybrid) Local presence: Staff based locally

Industry

Industry Experience

Administrative and Support Services

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