Pacific Talent Partners 2024 Festive Season Newsletter
13th Dec 2024 | 5 min read
Celebrating a Year of Excellence
2024 has been an exceptional year for Pacific Talent Partners, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and partnership. As we continue to drive our growth, we are proud to share several significant milestones in our firm’s journey. This year, we welcomed highly experienced and accomplished talent to our team, and all of our consultants earned well-deserved promotions, further strengthening the leadership across our Practice Areas.
Some highlighted roles include:
Executive Search

Gunlake
Group Chief Executive

McGrathNicol
Partner Cybersecurity

Auriga Group
Managing Director Aviation
Interim Solutions

NSW Office of the Children's Guardian
Director of People and Culture
Interim Solutions

Transport for NSW
Team Development
2024 Milestones: Growth, Talent, and Leadership
In 2024, Pacific Talent Partners is proud to celebrate an outstanding year of success across our three key offerings: Executive Search, Interim Solutions, and Talent Consulting. Our achievements span multiple industries, showcasing the effectiveness of our industry agnostic approach and our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients across diverse sectors. This reinforces our reputation as a trusted partner in executive search and leadership advisory.
We value our partnerships very highly, and these have been instrumental in driving our success and enabling us to provide innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs.
How We Drive Success Through Service Excellence
At Pacific Talent Partners, we are driven to achieve exceptional results for our clients and measure our success through the value created by the talent we introduce. We search extensively to ensure comprehensive market coverage, providing choice through our meticulous executive assessment process. Our commitment is to offer the highest levels of service, ensuring an exceptional experience for both our clients and executive talent alike.
Proven Results Through Partnership
Our dedication to excellence shines through in the exceptional outcomes we consistently achieve. Key metrics highlighting the impact of our collaborative approach include:
98% Placement Rate:
We pride ourselves on finding the right talent for the right roles, achieving an industry-leading placement success rate
>50% Diverse Shortlists:
Diversity is at the heart of our talent strategy. More than half of our shortlists feature candidates from diverse backgrounds, fostering equity and inclusion in leadership.
4 Weeks Search Velocity:
Speed and efficiency are critical in today’s market. Our rigorous process enables us to deliver high-quality outcomes with an average search velocity of just four weeks.
98%
Placement rate
>50%
Diverse shortlists
4 weeks
4 weeks
Search velocity
Proven Results Through Partnership
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the outstanding results we consistently deliver. Key metrics that underscore the strength of our partnership approach include:
98% Placement Rate:
We pride ourselves on finding the right talent for the right roles, achieving an industry-leading placement success rate
98%
Placement rate
>50% Diverse Shortlists:
Diversity is at the heart of our talent strategy. More than half of our shortlists feature candidates from diverse backgrounds, fostering equity and inclusion in leadership.
>50%
Diverse shortlists
4 Weeks Search Velocity:
Speed and efficiency are critical in today’s market. Our rigorous process enables us to deliver high-quality outcomes with an average search velocity of just four weeks.
4 weeks
Search velocity
Net Promoter Score: A Benchmark of Excellence
One metric we constantly measure to gauge our performance is our Net Promoter Score (NPS)—the gold standard of customer experience. The NPS measures the likelihood of our clients and candidates recommending our services to others, serving as a clear indicator of their satisfaction and trust in our partnership.
We are proud to share that our most recent NPS is an impressive 79.3%. According to the creators of the NPS, a score above 50% is considered amazing, while the very best companies generally have an NPS of 70% or above. Our score not only surpasses this benchmark but also reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional service.
This outstanding result reflects our dedication to building strong partnerships and consistently exceeding expectations. We remain committed to maintaining and improving this high standard, continuing to provide unparalleled service to our clients and candidates.

Track Record
A selection of some of the outstanding brands we have partnered with this year include:
Executive Search

Auriga Group
Divisional Managing Director

IPH Group
Chief Transformation Officer

Accenture
Managing Director

McGrathNicol
Partner Deals & Transactions

McGrathNicol
Partner Forensics

McGrathNicol
Partner Cybersecurity
Commercial Officers

Goterra
Head Of Strategy and Commercial

ipSCAPE
Chief Commercial Officer

Xenian
Head of Growth

Sennheiser
National Business Manager

Chroma Group
Sales & Marketing Director

Info-Tech Research Group
Commercial Director x 5

Secure Parking
Business Development Manager x 6
Financial Officers

Linfox
Divisional Chief Financial Officer

Sevaan
Head of Finance

Enero Group
Chief Financial Officer

IPH Group
Group Financial Controller

Silk Logistics
Chief Financial Officer
Other Practices

Couriers Please
Head of People & Culture

NSW Office of the Children's Guardian
Director of People and Culture

Kanji Group
Chief Information Officer
Our Thanks
On behalf of all the team at Pacific Talent Partners, we wish you and your family the very best for the festive season ahead. We look forward to continuing to partner with and support you in 2024.

Phillip Guest
Chief Executive Officer

Elliot Long
Managing Partner

Melissa Guest
Chief Financial Officer

Alexandra Mitcherson
Commercial Officers

Harry Jeffrey
Financial Officers

Lachlan Kanaan
Commercial Officers

Mateo Villa
Digital & Technology Officers

William Lukabyo
Commercial Officers

Phillip Guest
Chief Executive Officer

Elliot Long
Managing Partner

Melissa
Guest
Chief Financial Officer

Alexandra Mitcherson
Commercial Officers

Harry
Jeffrey
Financial Officers

Lachlan Kanaan
Commercial Officers

Mateo Villa
Digital & Technology Officers

William Lukabyo
Commercial Officers
Need Assistance?
If your business would benefit from a conversation about talent and organizational needs, or if you’re considering a career change, we invite you to connect with our team at +61 2 8318 1818.