Meet Donna
With over 20 years of experience connecting exceptional talent with visionary leaders globally, Donna partners with executive teams across the defence and national security sectors to develop and implement road maps for success. Drawing on deep industry knowledge and a trusted network of advisors, she bridges the gap between transactional hiring and executive search campaigns, helping defence organisations secure the leadership capability they need in a competitive and security-conscious market. As the spouse of a veteran, Donna brings a genuine, first-hand understanding of the defence community, its culture, its values, and the unique considerations that come with careers in and around the sector. This perspective informs her commitment to partnering with like-minded people who share her core values of integrity, commitment, authenticity and well-being. Known across the industry for her resilience, honesty and determination, Donna is committed to delivering ethically, every time.
Specialisms & experience
1. Retained & Exclusive Search
We partner with clients on a retained and exclusive basis, providing a dedicated search campaign focused on identifying and engaging the strongest talent in the market.
Executive Search
Retained and exclusive search for executive, senior leadership and specialist appointments.
Permanent Recruitment
Targeted recruitment for permanent professional and specialist roles across our core industries.
2. Targeted Headhunting
Rather than relying solely on advertising, we proactively identify and approach high-performing professionals, including passive candidates who may not be actively considering a move.
Market Mapping
Research and mapping of relevant organisations, talent pools and prospective candidates to support current and future hiring.
3. Market Mapping & Research
We map relevant organisations, sectors and talent pools to provide a clear view of the market and ensure the search reaches candidates with the right experience and capability.
Talent Pipelining
Building targeted pipelines of relevant professionals for critical or recurring talent requirements.
4. Consultative Partnership
We work closely with clients throughout the search, taking the time to understand the role, business, culture and long-term objectives before representing the opportunity to market.
Candidate Screening & Assessment
Structured candidate assessment covering experience, capability, motivation and alignment with the role and organisation.
5. Transparent Communication
Clients receive regular updates throughout the search, including market feedback, candidate insights and progress against the agreed search strategy.
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