Welcome to

Haystack Executive

Where our passion for forging genuine relationships and delivering unparalleled client and candidate experiences defines our approach to executive search.

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Who we

are .

Welcome to Haystack Executive, where our passion for forging genuine relationships and delivering unparalleled client and candidate experiences defines our approach to executive search.

Haystack Executive is a boutique Executive Search Firm specialising in Senior Executive and Board appointments across Customer, Operations, Technology and Commercial.

With an extensive background leading local and international executive search firms and working with diverse clients across a variety of industries, our experience enables us to understand the Australian talent market, ensuring we provide tailored search strategies and access to the most sought-after talent.

At Haystack Executive, we develop enduring partnerships and facilitate strategic leadership placements that drive growth and inspire innovation within your organisation.  It’s our goal to make the process of finding talent rewarding, enjoyable and seamless.

In addition to our Executive search practice, we also provide Executive Coaching Services and we’ve partnered with some of the most senior, influential leaders in Australia to develop their skills and support their career aspirations.

Executive Search

Expertise

We specialise in connecting world class leadership talent with transformative roles across a wide spectrum of industries. Our expertise spans from Executive and Board Level positions to Executive Leadership Teams (ELT), Senior Leadership Teams (SLT), and other pivotal Leadership Roles.

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Executive Coaching

Transformation

We understand the pivotal role that exceptional leadership plays in driving an organisation’s success. Our proprietary executive coaching program is meticulously crafted and inspirationally executed to empower your organisation to foster world class talent. Find out more about our programs below.

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Executive Training

Empowerment

Our Leadership Development Program is designed to motivate, inspire and guide senior executives to new heights in their careers through a comprehensive ten-session journey. Our program meticulously combines sales and leadership tactics to enhance your team’s performance.

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Impressions that matter .

Carly

Chief Marketing Officer
“Chris and Steve are both fantastic to work with – as a candidate, I felt supported throughout the entire process with clear communication, honest feedback and valuable insight. Both Chris and Steve took a personal interest in my goals, style and values and worked with me to successfully land the role. The entire process felt like a partnership where Chris and Steve were fully invested in making sure I was right for the role and the role was right for me. If you’re a senior leader or executive looking for your next role, I highly recommend working with the team at Haystack.”

Georgina Foley

General Manager, Brand & Marketing

“After unsuccessfully trying to find our own Senior Marketing candidate over several months, we reached out to Chris at Haystack for help. He took the time to understand the brief, our business, the role and the dynamics of our industry. The whole process was seamless and felt like a true partnership. And we’re extremely happy with the outcome too! I’m looking forward to working with Haystack again in the near future.”

Steve Drummy

Executive General Manager

“Steve’s ability to find the right candidates through taking the time to understand the people in the business and the business itself was first class. Steve’s natural approach and style to advise, coach and mentor through this process delivered an exceptional result. I found him to work on building a relationship full of curiosity and humility that engendered trust. He has a genuine passion for a long-term relationship, not a transaction. An absolute delight to work with and his results from my perspective speak for themselves.”

Marius Vermeulen

Chief Executive Officer
“I have known Steve for several years and have partnered with him and his firm both as a candidate and a client, and the experience on both sides of the equation has been top notch. Steve not only takes his time to understand what must be done but indexes heavily on how it must be delivered. As a client his grasp of scope and underpinning capability and experience is quick and applies active listening and understanding questions to tighten the search scope to the right leadership style and cultural fit. As a candidate he is supportive, open and direct when it is required constantly looking for that mutual outcome between role requirement(s) and setting you up for career path success; a positive experience from start to finish.”

Kristian Tkatchenko

Chief Executive Officer

“I have had the pleasure to partner with Steve Kitto for many years, creating a winning leadership team across many C Suite roles as well as working with him through my leadership journey. Steve is a trusted partner, confidant and mentor who not only brings exception talent to the roles he recruits. In understanding the demands and the needs of my business he brings a real-world view to our strategy, our structure and the right cultural fit for success.”

Nic Emery

Chief Marketing Officer

“I have had the pleasure of working with Chris both and a client and a candidate. In both cases Chris stands out in his field as someone who excels in making sure that the right person ends up in the right job. He does this through really understanding the nuances of a clients needs, a great network where he also actively helps candidates develop and above all a genuine care for people and business outcomes. Over the years this has allowed Chris to help me build some of my most successful teams for which I am hugely grateful.”

Jake Pickard

HR Director

“I have worked with Chris on numerous assignments during the last few years. Chris has consistently provided valuable advice, market knowledge and industry insights that have proved to be invaluable in identifying and ultimately hiring the best people for our roles. Chris has been, and continues to be, a valued recruitment partner and I happily recommend him to anybody as an industry leader. “

Damian Babij

Digital Director

“Chris Hughes is a fantastic recruiter and the best I have worked with. He is a fantastic communicator who always makes sure he understands both client & candidate needs. His expertise in both Marketing and Digital fields is extremely strong which helps him anticipate clients needs proactively and deliver the best possible outcomes. I highly recommend Chris for your recruiting needs.”

Thomas King

National Customer Manager

“Stephen is an outstanding operator that other recruiters should take note of. From day 1, Steve has delivered a confidence inspiring & tailored experience which is honest, productively challenging and HIGHLY effective. Steve not only identifies your strengths very quickly, but matches those with potential employers in a way that is second to none. Steve remains engaged through the process and helps extract your examples and capabilities as they align to the desired role. If you are an executive looking for the next opportunity and organisational/job fit is critical, look no further. Thanks again Steve!”