Executive Search That Shapes Your Future
Appoint leadership that transforms outcomes, not just fills a seat.
What we do
Executive hiring is high-stakes — and the right appointment changes everything.
At Henton Consulting, we partner with boards, CEOs and senior leadership to deliver retained executive search for critical roles across Australia’s commercial, industrial, and government sectors. We specialise in appointing leaders who don’t just meet the brief — they elevate the strategy, challenge thinking, and bring others with them.
We recruit for:
Our expertise covers a wide range of skill sets and leadership levels:
- Our expertise covers a wide range of skill sets and leadership levels:
- Executive General Managers
- Strategy, Growth and Transformation leaders
- Commercial, Operational and Technical Executives
- Board Directors and Governance appointments
specialist expertise
Sector-Specific Recruitment. Permanent Impact.
Deep industry knowledge, precise candidate alignment - built for long-term success in your sector.
Work with the experts
Strategic network advantage.
We’re not drawing from databases — we’re drawing from relationships. We maintain live intelligence networks across:
- Board Chairs and Non-Executive Directors
- Industry-leading C-suite operators
- Regional transformation leaders and state-based functional executives
- Line-level managers and operational leaders
- Emerging successors identified through succession mapping
Contract recruitment services
How we deliver retained executive search
Our model is built around precision, trust and market intelligence.
Every search is built on five core pillars and includes:
Leadership Strategy & Role Alignment
We begin with a deep consultation with the CEO, board or executive leadership team to define the success profile — including commercial outcomes, leadership style, team context and cultural alignment.
Market Mapping & Competitor Intelligence
We conduct in-depth research to identify competitor structures, adjacent leadership talent, succession candidates and emerging executives — across both industry and adjacent markets.
Direct Search & Confidential Engagement
We approach pre-qualified, high-performing passive leaders through confidential, one-to-one outreach. Every conversation is discreet and led directly by senior consultants — no ads, no noise.
Executive Assessment for Impact
We assess candidates using structured executive interviews, reference triangulation, optional psychometrics and behavioural profiling. We focus on adaptability, communication style, leadership maturity and stakeholder alignment.
Focused Delivery & Stakeholder Guidance
We present only the best candidate within 3,6 weeks, with a detailed profile, leadership analysis, alignment insights, and red flag alerts. We support internal decision-making with ongoing stakeholder engagement and advisory.
Results
Where Strategy Demands Action
98%
of placed executives remain beyond 18 months
100%
of retained searches delivered within agreed timeframes
85%
of clients return for second or third retained assignments
When expertise, trust, and speed come together, growth isn't a goal — it's the outcome.
What our clients say
Reviews
Here is what our clients have to say about working with us. Real experiences, real feedback.
“Henton Consultiung are a very professional organisation”
They have provided us with quality staff. They take the time to understand your business needs and requirements.
Craig Dempsey, Construction Manager - , Maben Group
Faq
We Don’t Rely Just On Job Ads. We Use Direct Search, Tap Into Passive Candidate Networks, And Focus On Long-Term Value — Not Just Short-Term Placement. We Use A 360 Approach To Sourcing.
We Take Time To Understand Your Team, Culture, Goals And Leadership Style. Our Shortlist Only Includes Candidates Who Match On Values, Capability And Growth Potential.
Absolutely. We’ve Managed Hundreds Of Off-Market Searches For Middle And Senior Leadership, Restructure Scenarios And Board-Level Hires.
We Design Every Brief To Focus On Fit, Expectations And Growth Alignment — And Support Post-Placement Success Through Regular Check-Ins. We Can Also Help Through Our Consulting And Advisory Services To Work Out Where The Retention Issues Are.
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