Our People

Leadership decisions deserve advisers who bring context, judgement and a clear view of what matters.

Leadership, succession and governance decisions are rarely straightforward. They involve competing priorities, high expectations and consequences that can shape an organisation long after the immediate decision has been made.

The people involved in advising on those decisions matter.

At Kerridge & Partners, the work begins with listening carefully: to the brief, the organisation, the people affected and the broader context in which a decision will be made. It calls for sound judgement, constructive challenge and the ability to see beyond the immediate appointment or issue.

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The people behind the work

As executive search consultants in New Zealand, Kerridge & Partners works across New Zealand and Australia, bringing together experience in executive search, succession, governance advisory and leadership solutions. The value is not simply in knowing the market. It is in understanding the leadership question beneath the brief, and helping clients work towards a considered response.

The directory below is designed to make it easier to identify the people you may wish to speak with. Each profile offers a closer view of an individual’s role, background and areas of focus, while reflecting the wider perspective they bring to the firm.

New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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Australia, New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

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New Zealand

A connected perspective

Important decisions are strengthened by thoughtful discussion, shared insight and the ability to draw on different viewpoints when they are needed.

That collaboration is practical rather than performative. It helps test assumptions, broaden the field of view and keep the work grounded in the organisation’s particular circumstances. It also reflects the relationships that sit at the centre of the firm’s work: relationships built with clients, candidates and the wider leadership community over time.

A thoughtful way of working

The quality of the people involved matters. So does the way their judgement is brought to bear. Kerridge & Partners approaches significant leadership decisions with discipline, curiosity and care—creating the space to ask better questions before moving towards an answer.

Clients engage with the person leading their work, while benefiting from the connected perspective of the wider Kerridge & Partners team.

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Whether you are considering a leadership appointment, planning for transition or addressing a governance question, speak with Kerridge & Partners about the right next step.

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