CEO recruitment & Executive jobs

Lawson Delaney executive search team are experts in CEO recruitment and appointing senior leadership roles including CFOs, HRDs and COOs. We have a particular specialisation in recruiting for privately owned & family businesses. Our team is focused on providing excellent job opportunities to high performing professionals in C-suite and executive positions.

We have worked with high profile family businesses across multiple domains; professional services, manufacturing, retail, light industrial, and technology start-ups in software and biotech.

Our Consultants are happy to provide guidance on job search techniques and refer to external support professionals where appropriate.

The Lawson Delaney aims to be the most considerable, capable and caring recruitment firm in Australia.

Contact Darren Banfield on 0475 703 149 or darren@lawsondelaney.com.au for a confidential conversation about your next career move.

Key Contact

Richard Fisher, Group Managing Director Lawson HR Group

Richard Fischer

Group Managing Director

0477 013 742

Darren Banfield

Darren Banfield

Managing Director

0475 703 149

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Guy Sigston

Executive Director

0477 013 841

David May

Past CEO, CFO and COO appointments

Insights from the team

Our Consultants are experts in CEO and Executive recruitment. See what they have to say.

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How to Prepare Yourself for a Job Interview?

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Withdrawing Candidates: Reasons Why & How to Mitigate Risk

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Your professionalism, guidance, and support have been invaluable to me. I believe that your expertise and network could be incredibly beneficial as I continue to grow and advance in my career.

Assistant Manager, Accounting Firm

Dear Tania – Without your dedicated effort, this outcome would not have been possible, Thank you

Financial Controller, Construction Company

Your expertise and assistance were instrumental in helping me secure a position that aligns perfectly with my career goals. Thank you for the invaluable support and guidance you provided me.

Elicia, Business Services Accountant, Accounting Firm

Tania has a great point of differentiation from most recruiters, as so few have the skills to look outside the automated results of the applicant tracking systems. I appreciate your effort and out-of-the-box thinking. I would highly recommend your services to anyone who asks.

Business Services Senior Manager, Accounting Firm

Lawson Delaney provided me with very valuable recruitment advice during my search for a CFO position. They are extremely professional, flexible and always reliable. I highly recommend partnering with them for senior finance assignments.

CFO, Retail Organisation

Lawson Delaney provided opportunities that were in the best interest of the jobseeker by truly listening to what I wanted.

Candidate, Manager

Lee is professional in all avenues. I valued the communication around the status of my applications which included actual feedback & updates. He creates a good working relationship.

Accounting Candidate, Accounting Industry

Colm has been very helpful in my job hunting. He carefully selected companies that actually fit my needs. He pays attention to what candidates are looking for & gives insightful tips for interviews. I would highly recommend Colm to assist you with your next step in your career!

Accounting Candidate, Accounting Industry

I would definitely recommend Lawson Delaney to others as they provide excellent services. A special thanks to Lee for the great help he has given to me.

Assistant Manager, Accounting Industry

Lovely, dedicated staff. Very helpful and a great approach to doing business.

Business Development Manager, Security Sector

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