Phillip is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Pacific Talent Partners and is based in our Sydney office. He advises and supports a wide variety of organisations and executives with leadership and talent consulting solutions to drive operational excellence and superior performance.
Financial services
Empowering financial institutions
Elevating financial performance through transformative solutions that drive innovation for a dynamic market. We empower financial institutions to navigate market complexities and drive sustainable growth through strategic talent capabilities.
Financial leaders face unique challenges in today’s competitive market—from thriving despite higher interest rates and cutting costs without destroying value, to navigating geopolitical uncertainties and innovating with AI. These require institutions to be agile and adaptable, with talent capable of meeting challenges head-on. We ensure financial organisations are ready for large-scale change, driving innovation and sustainable growth by helping to align their workforce with the demands of today’s ever-evolving landscape.
How we help our clients
Our expertise covers the most senior finiancial service hires as well as lateral hires across capabilities and service lines. We have supported clients in the financial services sector to solve complex talent challenges.
By leveraging our deep industry knowledge and executive search expertise, we helped Mason Stevens prepare for a successful ASX listing, driving significant business growth and transformation outcomes. This successful collaboration showcases our ability to deliver customised executive search solutions that fuel long-term success for our clients.
CASE STUDY
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Building for the Future:
Mason Stevens' ASX-Readiness Journey
INTRODUCTION
Preparing for a Successful ASX Listing
At Pacific Talent Partners, we have built a strong reputation as experts in preparing leadership teams for significant business milestones, including liquidity events such as IPOs. Our recent collaboration with Mason Stevens, leading up to their proposed listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), showcases our deep expertise in this area.
CHALLENGE
Securing Exceptional Leadership for a High-Stakes IPO
In preparation for their ASX listing, Mason Stevens required the appointment of an exceptional CEO with a very specific skill set. The ideal candidate needed proven experience in ASX reporting, a background in professional services, and the ability to effectively communicate the company’s vision and narrative to the market—a crucial component in driving investor confidence and positioning the business for success.
OUR SOLUTION
A Strategic Leadership Search
To meet this challenge, Pacific Talent Partners conducted a targeted executive search, focusing on individuals with a demonstrated track record of preparing companies for public listings. After a rigorous selection process, we successfully placed an outstanding executive, Lauraunt Toussaint, as CEO. Toussaint brought the perfect blend of leadership, market expertise, and financial acumen needed to navigate Mason Stevens through the complex process of becoming a publicly traded company.
OUTCOME
A Business Transformed, Ready for ASX Listing
Under Lauraunt Toussaint’s leadership, Mason Stevens has undergone a significant transformation, strengthening their operational and financial foundations in preparation for their planned ASX listing in 2024/5. Toussaint’s ability to align the company’s leadership team, streamline processes, and articulate the business narrative has been instrumental in ensuring Mason Stevens is positioned for long-term success in the public market.
IMPACT
Driving Growth and Market Confidence
At Pacific Talent Partners, we have built a strong reputation as experts in preparing leadership teams for significant business milestones, including liquidity events such as IPOs. Our recent collaboration with Mason Stevens, leading up to their proposed listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), showcases our deep expertise in this area.
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