Chief Executive Officer Executive Search — Allura Partners | Recruitment & Executive Search

Partnering with Private Equity firms to appoint leaders who can drive transformation, scale businesses, and achieve successful exits.

We specialise in creating long-term partnerships that align exceptional leaders with the growth objectives of private equity firms and their portfolio companies. With a successful record in transforming ANZ private equity leadership, we focus on finding exceptional executives who can drive an organisation forward while staying true to its values and aspirations. Through in-depth discovery conversations, we dive deep into the company’s investment thesis, culture, and leadership needs to ensure the right fit— and drive value creation in line with private equity timelines (typically 3-5 years).

We understand that a great CEO in the private equity world is more than just a qualified candidate.

They are strategic partners in the business’s long-term success, whilst also laser focused on executing that strategy towards a liquidity event. They shape culture, inspire teams, attract top talent, and drive performance - often through periods of significant transformation.

We identify leaders who not only have a strong track record of delivering results but also embody the values and vision necessary to enhance the company’s standing with investors, employees and customers.  In founder-led transitions, EQ is one of the most important attributes; being able to work in that dynamic between PE owners and Founders who have led the business until this point.

The right CEO can shape how a company is viewed in the marketplace and create a ripple effect of success. Allura Partners mission is built around nurturing proven leaders who inspire trust, take calculated risks, deliver results, and lead organisations through complex transitions with strategic foresight. 

CEO Search Success in Australia and New Zealand

At the core of our Executive Search approach in Australia and New Zealand is a unique partnership model that positions us as trusted advisors to both companies and CEO candidates. We are not just facilitators of a transaction; we are committed partners invested in the long-term success of both parties. We engage deeply with CEO candidates to understand their personal values, career ambitions, and long-term vision for leadership.

The result is a partnership where leadership transitions are not just successful; they create momentum for growth, innovation, and ongoing success.

With expertise in team build-outs and excellent recruitment services, our partnership evolves beyond CEO search. We empower CEOs to find the very best talent to ensure their success. Allura Partners is invested in long-term goals and help CEOs not only meet them but exceed them. 

Our capabilities span Technology & Digital, Transformation & Change and Accounting & Finance.

Benefits at a Glance

Long-Term Partners

Long-Term Partners

We take time to understand a company’s vision and are also committed to aligning talent to their aspirational goals.

High-Performing Talent Pool

High-Performing Talent Pool

Access a top-tier talent pool built upon our research team’s trust and relationships in the market. 

Empowering Executives

Empowering Executives

We partner with executives to build a transformative team to accelerate their success.

Industry Expertise

Industry Expertise

We place leading executives across industries, blending market expertise with fresh perspectives to drive success.

Fractional or Interim Services

Leverage seasoned Fractional Management or Interim CEOs to address leadership gaps, manage transitions, or drive transformation initiatives.

A Commitment to Executive Search

For those seeking an Executive Search service across Australia and New Zealand, we provide trusted hiring expertise to match the right leader with the right role.

Get in touch