The Insight Group operates only on a retained basis.  This enables the appropriate level of consulting and research resources to be dedicated to a project, thereby ensuring a highly successful outcome.

We have a track record of making senior appointments nationwide, drawing upon a pool of labour which includes offshore candidates where necessary.

As a practice we do not specialise in any single industry or function – rather our proven methodology can be applied to senior executive roles across any industry sector. In particular our best work is often done in specialised areas or areas of high demand/low talent supply.

We have successfully conducted assignments in the following industries and sectors:-

Professional Services
Our team has deep expertise in recruiting senior individuals within law, chartered accounting and other consulting practices.  Our appointments have included senior practitioners (Partners, Directors, Senior Associates and Principals) as well as key practice management executives (CEOs, General Managers, CFOs and Heads of Marketing).

Financial Services
The demand for superior talent is escalating within the financial services industry.  The Insight Group has consistently delivered high quality talent within institutional, corporate, private and retail banking for both Australian and international banks as well as for other types of financial services institutions.  In addition to key front line executives we have successfully worked to appoint senior individuals in back office and support functions such as technology, payments and finance.

Higher Education
We have particularly deep expertise within this sector.  Our team is led by Professor Leslie Kilmartin, former Pro Vice Chancellor of La Trobe University.  We have a strong track record of appointments both at the academic and professional level, particular in areas of low labour supply or narrow specialization, and have worked with metropolitan and regionally based institutions.

Manufacturing and Building Products
A key part of the Australian economy, The Insight Group is experienced in consulting to the manufacturing sector.  From the heaviest, large scale manufacturer, to high technology producers and FMCG companies, we have been involved in a range of strategic executive appointments including CEO/MDs, General Managers, CFOs and Divisional and Functional Heads.

Retail and Services
Whether it be major iconic retailers, specialist boutique operators or franchising groups, our team has the experience in understanding not only the variety of industry and organisational challenges but also issues of cultural fit required for an executive to succeed.  The fast paced nature of this environment requires a search firm with the capacity to quickly understand the organisational dynamics and to ensure that ‘no stone is left unturned’ in the search for proven or emerging talent.

Logistics and Supply Chain
Increasingly this area is a key driver for businesses. Success in the supply chain function can result in industry leadership and consequently executives with a demonstrated track record of results are in high demand. We have worked with a number of organisations and assisted in building their supply chain capabilities in addition to working directly with multi-model and passenger transport operators to appoint senior executives.

Property, Construction and Engineering
The Insight Group’s knowledge of this sector is significant.  We have a range of experience working directly for property development and construction related organisations as well as those servicing the sector. The growth of this industry highlights the value of search in identifying and attracting experienced executive talent.

Technology
Whether it be working with established technology organisations to appoint senior executives, with high growth IT ventures or assisting large corporates to boost the ‘bench strength’ of their technology function, The Insight Group has the track record and the industry understanding to ensure that the executive search is exhaustive and ultimately delivers the results that will add value to an organisation.

Government and Government Instrumentalities
Increasingly executive talent is moving between the public and private sectors.  This enables government organisations to refresh their talent pool from a broad variety of sources.  At The Insight Group we have a methodology that enables the identification of talent from both within and outside the sector which will bring the skills and abilities required for the organisation to achieve its goals and objectives.

Not for Profit
This unique area of the economy requires high calibre talent able to adapt to continual change and take advantage of emerging opportunities.  Such organisations often have distinctive cultures which require the search firm to form a strong relationship with the client to ensure that an executive is appointed not only with the required skills and abilities but also with the appropriate cultural fit.