Our executive search process is structured, transparent and tailored to the specific requirements of international companies, private equity-backed organisations and mid-sized businesses expanding into Australia and New Zealand.

• Role and strategy analysis: Defining leadership requirements and business objectives together with stakeholders
• Market mapping and candidate identification: Targeted research within relevant industries, markets and leadership networks
• Direct executive outreach: Confidential approach of qualified senior leadership candidates
• Interviews, shortlist and selection support: Structured evaluation and guidance through the final hiring decision
• Integration support: Ensuring a smooth onboarding and long-term leadership success

This structured approach ensures that leadership hires are not only professionally qualified but also strategically and culturally aligned with the organisation’s long-term objectives.

Thanks to our international research structure and strong local executive networks, we are often able to present qualified shortlists for critical leadership roles within just a few weeks.

The full executive search process typically takes between eight and sixteen weeks, depending on the industry, seniority of the position and availability of suitable executive candidates in the Australia and New Zealand markets.

Yes. As an internationally active executive search consultancy with German roots, we particularly support companies from Germany, Austria and Switzerland in building local leadership teams in Australia and New Zealand.

We combine international executive search expertise with regional market insight to help organisations successfully establish and expand their presence in the ANZ region through strong leadership hires.

Yes. Departer has successfully placed CEOs, CFOs, Managing Directors and other senior leadership roles for mid-sized companies, international corporations and private equity portfolio businesses.

Due to the confidential nature of executive search, we are happy to share relevant references, case studies or success examples in a personal and confidential discussion.

The easiest way to start is by completing our contact form. Our team will get back to you promptly to arrange a free and confidential initial consultation with Norman Sterz to discuss your leadership hiring needs, business objectives and target markets.

Based on this conversation, we develop a tailored executive search strategy and begin targeted research and direct outreach to identify and attract the right leadership talent for your organisation in Australia and New Zealand.

Departer is an internationally positioned executive search consultancy supporting German mid-sized companies, international organisations and private equity portfolio firms worldwide. Our core regional focus includes:

• DACH region: Germany, Austria and Switzerland – supporting international expansion and leadership team development
• Middle East, Africa & India (MEAI): particularly the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and other key growth markets
• Asia: with a strong focus on Greater China, Southeast Asia and strategically important emerging markets
• Australia & New Zealand (ANZ): executive search and leadership recruitment for international companies and DACH organisations expanding into the region

Through our international hubs and strong local networks, we provide executive search from a single point of contact, combining global reach, local market insight and a structured, partnership-driven search process.

Many companies operating in Australia and New Zealand are internationally oriented. Leadership candidates therefore need not only strong local market knowledge but also global business experience, cultural intelligence and the ability to operate successfully across different markets.

Executive search with international expertise enables companies to access leaders who combine regional insight with global perspective. This is a key success factor for sustainable growth, market entry strategies and long-term leadership effectiveness in the ANZ region.