Executive
Search
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 P OINT
  O F
   D IFFERENCE




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The Slade point of difference
When you need to secure high impact, executive talent, you can depend on your
partnership with Slade. Each of our practice leaders has experienced this quest
for talent first-hand in their past leadership roles in industry. They bring this
perspective to their clients as trusted advisers. Slade Partners’ executive search
strategies are executed through outstanding research capability, talent
management systems and quality processes.

                                           Heritage and global reach
All of our Consultants have had            As part of the broader Slade Group founded in 1967, Slade
extensive management experience            Partners Executive Search is a Tier 1 Search Practice.
in roles for which they identify           Founder Geoff Slade has been deeply involved in the
candidates. They are former CEO’s,         recruitment sector for over four decades and was the
business and finance leaders, HR           first national president of peak industry body, the RCSA.
managers, scientists, board members,       In recognition of his dedication to the field of employment,
commercial managers and CFO’s,             Geoff was awarded the Centenary Medal for Services to
sales directors, property and facilities   the HR Industry in 2000.
managers, entrepreneurs and
academics. They possess intimate           Slade Partners Executive Search is part of EMA Partners
inside knowledge of how organisations      International – one of the world’s top 10 Executive search groups.
work and where to find the best            For our clients, this partnership opens up unparalleled global
possible talent. We value their insight    reach, and when combined with our expert local knowledge, it
and integrity and you know your            allows us to have ‘eyes and ears’ on the ground in most major
assignments are in safe hands.             markets and business centres in over 50 cities around the world.




KNOWLEDGE              The right person            Generating –              Resulting in –
EXPERIENCE OF           for the role –
SLADE PARTNERS’
CONSULTANTS
                        Is effective in a           Business continuity,      Increased profitability;
                        short period of time        productivity, market      operational effectiveness
Offers confidence
                                                    share or operational      and therefore –
of success and risk
                        Quickly grasps              excellence                shareholder returns
mitigation
                        organisational culture
                        and champions new           Maintenance of            Your organisation’s
The right
                        initiatives                 brand strength            reinforcement as an
placement makes
                                                    and reputation            employer of choice
your organisation
stronger                Brings solid
                        experience and                                        Confidence in the
                        a fresh perspective                                   organisation by employees,
                        to the role                                           customers, suppliers and
                                                                              shareholders.
Sector specialisation                                    Research — our point of difference
  the sectors we specialise include:
                                                          Slade Partners has built what is arguably the finest
» Digital Media  Business Technology                     in-house research reputation in the Executive Search
» Education – Higher Education, VET/TAFE                  Sector. All research through Slade Partners is bespoke
  and Schools                                             and brief specific.
» Energy, Resources and Sustainability
» Finance and Professional Services
                                                                                              MARKET InTELLIGEnCE
» Government and Public Sector
                                                                          KnOWLEDGE
» Industrials                                                             MAnAGEMEnT          TALEnT InTELLIGEnCE

» Information Technology and Communications               MARKET                              STRATEGy PREPARATIOn
» Property, Construction and Infrastructure               inTElligEncE
                                                          SOlUTiOnS
» Retail and Consumer
                                                                          CAnDIDATE
» Sports, Leisure and Entertainment                                       SOuRCInG

  we offer other specialist services, including:
» Board and Organisational Reviews
» Psychological, Emotional and Behavioural                Research — prevailing conditions
  Assessments                                             Knowledge ManageMent provides clients with a starting
» Outplacement Services                                   point from which to ‘Set the Course’. Through Slade
» On-Boarding and Talent Retention Strategies             Partners’ bespoke Market Intelligence, clients can gain
» Senior Executives on an interim basis                   valuable insights into their sector, their competitors,
                                                          industry trends and labour market data.
» Leadership Development
» Remuneration and Benefits
                                                          talent IntellIgence can provide ‘real time’ information
» Diversity Advisory                                      on ‘positions of interest’, ‘executives of interest’, which
                                                          positions they occupy, their background and often their
 Approach and follow through                              performance track record.
  Slade Partners has a dedicated research unit, the
  pivotal point of the firm’s knowledge management.       Strategy PreParatIon is the tactical recruitment plan
  It tracks management moves, industry news, economic     developed in response to our understanding of each
  indicators, impacts of government policy and global/    particular role, its sector, degree of difficulty and risk
  local issues affecting business culture. It follows     attached to optional recruitment paths.
  industry leaders, what they are doing and how to get
  in touch with them, always operating with discretion    candIdate SourcIng navigating the journey to secure
  and confidentiality.                                    the desired candidate.
  Our Executive Search Consultants complement the
  research, using their own extensive networks.

  It’s one thing to unearth great talent. It‘s quite
  another to convince someone to expand their
  horizons, leave their current position, move cities,
  states or countries and take up the challenge of a
  new position. We do it everyday.

  Beyond possessing the skills to invite exceptional
  candidates to consider new positions, our consultants
  are also conscious of offering considered counsel
  and very effective candidate care to unsuccessful
  candidates; ensuring their pride is retained – and
  clients’ reputations protected and even enhanced.
MELBOURNE
Level 7, 15 William Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
P: +613 9235 5100
F: +613 9235 5102
                              INTERNATIONALOFFICES
SyDNEy
                              Argentina        Germany       Russia
Level 10, 20 Hunter Street    Belgium          Hungary       Slovakia
Sydney new South Wales 2000   Brazil           India         South Africa
P: +612 9006 8777             Bulgaria         Italy         Spain
F: +612 9006 8700             Canada           Malaysia      Sweden
                              China            Mexico        Switzerland
                              Columbia         netherlands   Turkey
BRISBANE
                              Costa Rica       new Zealand   ukraine
Level 3, 2 Edward Street      Czech Republic   norway        uAE
Brisbane Queensland 4000      Denmark          Poland        uK
P: +617 3221 4022             Finland          Portugal      uSA
F: +617 3221 4088             France           Romania



sladepartners.com.au

Slade Partners 2011

  • 1.
    Executive Search OUR POINT O F D IFFERENCE sladepartners.com.au
  • 2.
    The Slade pointof difference When you need to secure high impact, executive talent, you can depend on your partnership with Slade. Each of our practice leaders has experienced this quest for talent first-hand in their past leadership roles in industry. They bring this perspective to their clients as trusted advisers. Slade Partners’ executive search strategies are executed through outstanding research capability, talent management systems and quality processes. Heritage and global reach All of our Consultants have had As part of the broader Slade Group founded in 1967, Slade extensive management experience Partners Executive Search is a Tier 1 Search Practice. in roles for which they identify Founder Geoff Slade has been deeply involved in the candidates. They are former CEO’s, recruitment sector for over four decades and was the business and finance leaders, HR first national president of peak industry body, the RCSA. managers, scientists, board members, In recognition of his dedication to the field of employment, commercial managers and CFO’s, Geoff was awarded the Centenary Medal for Services to sales directors, property and facilities the HR Industry in 2000. managers, entrepreneurs and academics. They possess intimate Slade Partners Executive Search is part of EMA Partners inside knowledge of how organisations International – one of the world’s top 10 Executive search groups. work and where to find the best For our clients, this partnership opens up unparalleled global possible talent. We value their insight reach, and when combined with our expert local knowledge, it and integrity and you know your allows us to have ‘eyes and ears’ on the ground in most major assignments are in safe hands. markets and business centres in over 50 cities around the world. KNOWLEDGE The right person Generating – Resulting in – EXPERIENCE OF for the role – SLADE PARTNERS’ CONSULTANTS Is effective in a Business continuity, Increased profitability; short period of time productivity, market operational effectiveness Offers confidence share or operational and therefore – of success and risk Quickly grasps excellence shareholder returns mitigation organisational culture and champions new Maintenance of Your organisation’s The right initiatives brand strength reinforcement as an placement makes and reputation employer of choice your organisation stronger Brings solid experience and Confidence in the a fresh perspective organisation by employees, to the role customers, suppliers and shareholders.
  • 3.
    Sector specialisation Research — our point of difference the sectors we specialise include: Slade Partners has built what is arguably the finest » Digital Media Business Technology in-house research reputation in the Executive Search » Education – Higher Education, VET/TAFE Sector. All research through Slade Partners is bespoke and Schools and brief specific. » Energy, Resources and Sustainability » Finance and Professional Services MARKET InTELLIGEnCE » Government and Public Sector KnOWLEDGE » Industrials MAnAGEMEnT TALEnT InTELLIGEnCE » Information Technology and Communications MARKET STRATEGy PREPARATIOn » Property, Construction and Infrastructure inTElligEncE SOlUTiOnS » Retail and Consumer CAnDIDATE » Sports, Leisure and Entertainment SOuRCInG we offer other specialist services, including: » Board and Organisational Reviews » Psychological, Emotional and Behavioural Research — prevailing conditions Assessments Knowledge ManageMent provides clients with a starting » Outplacement Services point from which to ‘Set the Course’. Through Slade » On-Boarding and Talent Retention Strategies Partners’ bespoke Market Intelligence, clients can gain » Senior Executives on an interim basis valuable insights into their sector, their competitors, industry trends and labour market data. » Leadership Development » Remuneration and Benefits talent IntellIgence can provide ‘real time’ information » Diversity Advisory on ‘positions of interest’, ‘executives of interest’, which positions they occupy, their background and often their Approach and follow through performance track record. Slade Partners has a dedicated research unit, the pivotal point of the firm’s knowledge management. Strategy PreParatIon is the tactical recruitment plan It tracks management moves, industry news, economic developed in response to our understanding of each indicators, impacts of government policy and global/ particular role, its sector, degree of difficulty and risk local issues affecting business culture. It follows attached to optional recruitment paths. industry leaders, what they are doing and how to get in touch with them, always operating with discretion candIdate SourcIng navigating the journey to secure and confidentiality. the desired candidate. Our Executive Search Consultants complement the research, using their own extensive networks. It’s one thing to unearth great talent. It‘s quite another to convince someone to expand their horizons, leave their current position, move cities, states or countries and take up the challenge of a new position. We do it everyday. Beyond possessing the skills to invite exceptional candidates to consider new positions, our consultants are also conscious of offering considered counsel and very effective candidate care to unsuccessful candidates; ensuring their pride is retained – and clients’ reputations protected and even enhanced.
  • 4.
    MELBOURNE Level 7, 15William Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 P: +613 9235 5100 F: +613 9235 5102 INTERNATIONALOFFICES SyDNEy Argentina Germany Russia Level 10, 20 Hunter Street Belgium Hungary Slovakia Sydney new South Wales 2000 Brazil India South Africa P: +612 9006 8777 Bulgaria Italy Spain F: +612 9006 8700 Canada Malaysia Sweden China Mexico Switzerland Columbia netherlands Turkey BRISBANE Costa Rica new Zealand ukraine Level 3, 2 Edward Street Czech Republic norway uAE Brisbane Queensland 4000 Denmark Poland uK P: +617 3221 4022 Finland Portugal uSA F: +617 3221 4088 France Romania sladepartners.com.au