Louise Thomson
Principal Consultant, New Zealand
Louise brings over 20 years of leadership experience in Executive Search, talent acquisition, and capability development across diverse sectors.
About Louise
She has a proven track record of partnering with growth-focused organisations and guiding them through complex structural change and workforce transformation.
Her Executive Search expertise was shaped at Korn/Ferry International, where she successfully led senior-level assignments from inception to placement, building enduring client and candidate relationships.
Specialist in
Search
Governance
Leadership
Louise’s Expertise
As Head of Resourcing at Contact Energy, Louise was a key member of the People & Culture Leadership Team. She drove initiatives that enhanced organisational performance, including a refreshed P&C strategy and Employee Value Proposition. She oversaw all recruitment activity - permanent and contingent - across Customer, Corporate, and Generation & Development divisions, while also advising the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on senior hiring, succession planning, and DEI strategies.
In her independent consulting career, Louise partnered with corporates, private enterprises, government bodies, and industry associations to deliver strategic hiring solutions and optimise talent management practices.
Louise’s Background
Prior to joining Kerridge & Partners, Louise was at NZX Ltd, where she supported the Smart CEO, Executive team, and Board during a period of rapid growth, including the headcount doubling and funds under management increasing by over 60% in three years. She established foundational people processes, including succession planning, capability assessments, and career development frameworks.
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