Executive Search · Australia-wide
When your board needs a new CEO, CFO or company secretary, a well-run search gives you a strong field of candidates and a confident appointment.
Speak directly with David Spear
Director, VUCA Pty Ltd · FAICD · FAIM
Executive Search
Appointing the CEO is one of the most important decisions a board makes. A structured, confidential search, aligned with your strategy and culture, gives the board confidence in its choice.
David runs CEO, CFO and company secretary searches on behalf of boards across Australia, working closely with the chair and the nominations or selection committee throughout.
As an experienced independent chair and non-executive director, David understands what boards need from their senior executives and how to assess candidates against it.
Tailored to your board
Every engagement is tailored to your organisation and what you want to achieve. Depending on your needs, the work may include:
Executive Search
Approach and assess candidates discreetly, protecting the organisation and the applicants.
Reach candidates who aren't actively looking, beyond a standard job ad.
Assess candidates against what your strategy needs over the coming years.
The search is run for the board, with the chair and committee involved at every stage.
Structured interviews, assessment and reference checks reduce the risk of a poor appointment.
The board makes its decision with clear evidence and a well-tested shortlist.
Independent, confidential, practical
Agree the role, the selection criteria and the timeline with the chair and committee.
Targeted approaches and advertising to build a strong field of candidates.
Screening, structured interviews and reference checks against the agreed criteria.
Support the board's decision, the offer and the new executive's start.
Your advisor
David A Spear FAICD FAIM — Director, VUCA Trusted Advisors
David has over 25 years' experience in commercial business management and board directorship, including significant directorship experience over the last 10 years with Indigenous organisations. He studied board governance at Harvard Business School, completed the AICD Company Directors Course and spent eight years as SA/NT State Director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has served as an independent chair and non-executive director in sectors including housing, agriculture, recycling, local government, the arts and sport, and is a National Facilitator of Governance for ORIC.
Questions
David runs searches for CEOs, CFOs and company secretaries, as well as non-executive directors and chairs.
Yes. David works with boards and organisations across Australia. Get in touch to discuss your organisation and how the work would be delivered.
It depends on the role, the market and the board's timeframes. David agrees a realistic timeline with the chair at the start.
Usually the chair and a nominations or selection committee. David works closely with them throughout and keeps the full board informed.
Yes. David provides remuneration reviews for boards and executives, which can inform the package for a new appointment.
Every engagement is tailored, so cost depends on the size of your board or organisation and the scope of the work. Get in touch with David for a confidential proposal.
Locations
David works with boards and organisations right across Australia, including in:
Related services: Board Recruitment → CEO Performance Review → Remuneration Review →
Get in touch
A confidential, no-obligation conversation about your board or organisation and how David can help.