Transforming leadership across Aotearoa
From our Auckland office, we work with boards, CEOs and executive teams to make leadership decisions that shape organisations, industries and communities.
Auckland
Contact our Auckland office
Talk with us about an executive appointment, succession priority, governance challenge or leadership requirement.
Level 15,
51 Shortland Street
P: +64 9 969 9900
Leadership decisions with lasting impact
Kerridge & Partners is an executive search and leadership advisory firm based in Auckland. For more than 21 years, we have partnered with organisations across New Zealand and Australia to appoint and develop leaders who create lasting impact.
Our work extends beyond finding the right individual. We bring together rigorous research, considered assessment and trusted advice to help clients make confident decisions about leadership, succession and governance.
Our Expertise
Are you able to choose from the best possible talent to fill key executive and board roles?
Is your succession plan robust and anticipates a the future needs of the organisation?
Is the board collectively and individually performing at the highest levels?
Are your leaders equipped to deliver today and adapt for tomorrow?
A trusted partner to boards and leaders
Our approach is built on partnership, intellectual rigour and a genuine commitment to the outcome. We take the time to understand each organisation’s strategy, context and culture before determining what successful leadership should look like.
Global connections and international research broaden the field. Local understanding helps us assess what will work in the realities of the New Zealand market.
The people behind the work
We are defined by the quality of our people
Our experienced advisers who combine market knowledge, professional judgement and a genuine interest in the organisations and leaders with whom they work. Our team brings different perspectives, specialist knowledge and strong relationships across New Zealand and Australia. Together, we work closely with clients through leadership moments that demand both discretion and clear thinking.
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The decisions that shape what comes next.
For boards, CEOs and senior leaders facing an appointment, succession, governance or leadership challenge, a confidential conversation can be the right place to begin.