Executive Search, Governance & Leadership Advisory
Partner-led executive search, Board appointments and leadership advisory that lifts organisational performance.
Executive and Board Search, Succession, Governance and Leadership Solutions
Building leadership capability starts with the right conversation.
Australian expertise.
Trans-Tasman perspective.
For more than 21 years, Kerridge & Partners has partnered with organisations across New Zealand and Australia to appoint exceptional leaders.
Our Sydney office reflects a long-term commitment to the Australian market, combining deep local relationships with unrivalled access to leadership talent across both sides of the Tasman.
From executive search and CEO succession to board appointments and leadership advisory, we help organisations make leadership decisions that create lasting value.
Independent. Partner-led.
Built for better leadership decisions.
Australian organisations choose Kerridge & Partners because we combine the responsiveness of a boutique firm with the depth of an integrated leadership advisory practice.
Every engagement is Partner-led. Every search is supported by rigorous research, leadership assessment and market insight, helping clients understand not only who to appoint, but why.
Our independent ownership model enables us to work without the conflicts often associated with larger international firms, while our trans-Tasman presence provides access to leadership talent across Australia, New Zealand and internationally.
We work with ASX-listed organisations, private equity-backed businesses, multinational organisations and companies operating across both sides of the Tasman.
Building leadership capability across Australia
Finding leaders who create lasting impact.
We partner with organisations to appoint CEOs, executives and directors through a rigorous search process that combines market insight, research and leadership assessment.
Planning leadership transitions with confidence.
We help boards and executive teams plan leadership transitions through succession planning, talent benchmarking and long-term leadership strategies.
Strengthening boards for the future.
We strengthen governance capability through board evaluations, director development and practical advice that supports better board performance.
Understanding leadership beyond experience.
Our integrated leadership advisory services provide deeper insight into leadership capability, helping organisations make more informed leadership decisions.
Built on experience.
Focused on long-term partnerships.
21+ years
Partnering with organisations across
New Zealand and Australia
Partner-led
Senior Partner involvement
throughout every engagement
950+ appointments
Leaders placed across industries
with lasting impact
230+ CE appointments
Guiding boards through critical
leadership appointments
Why clients choose us
Insight beyond the search
We believe exceptional appointments require more than a well-managed search process.
By combining executive search with leadership assessment and advisory, we help clients understand leadership capability, judgement and long-term potential—providing deeper insight into every appointment.
Partner-led from start to finish
Every engagement is led by experienced Partners who remain closely involved throughout the search process.
Australian expertise with trans-Tasman reach
Our Sydney team is focused on the Australian market while providing organisations with unrivalled access to leadership talent across Australia and New Zealand.
Independent and unconflicted
Our independent ownership model enables us to focus solely on achieving the right outcome for our clients.
Executive search and leadership advisory
Our integrated model combines executive search, succession and leadership assessment, providing a more complete understanding of every leadership appointment.
More than 21 years
of leadership expertise
For over two decades, we've partnered with organisations to appoint leaders who shape businesses, industries and communities across New Zealand and Australia.
Leadership insights for Australia's evolving market
Perspectives, research and conversations exploring executive search, CEO succession, governance and leadership across Australia and New Zealand.
Leadership appointments shape the future of every organisation
Whether you're appointing a CEO, strengthening your executive team or planning for succession, we'll help you make confident leadership decisions.
