Jobs at Lester Blades Executive Search and Board Advisory

Established in 2002, Lester Blades is a premier executive search and board advisory firm based in Perth, Western Australia. Our team comprises six highly experienced Executive Search Partners: Tony Lester, Geoff Blades, Tina Jackson, James Fairbairn, Craig Dawson and Jemma Buckner. They bring over 150 years of expertise in executive search and selection. Our Partner, Suzanne Ardagh leads Lester Blades’ Board Advisory Service and is a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion. With more than 15 years of experience working with Boards and Directors, Suzanne brings valuable insights to our firm’s clients.

At Lester Blades, we redefine executive recruitment and board advisory services by offering personalised, one-on-one support from our experienced and passionate partners. With direct access to industry experts and a commitment to a hands-on approach, we ensure every step of the recruitment process from interviews to reference checks is tailored to your organisation’s unique needs. Unlike most firms, we stay actively engaged as trusted advisors, providing continuous guidance and insights that drive long-term success in attracting and retaining top talent.

Specialising in senior executive search, Lester Blades has a proven track record of success in making executive appointments across various sectors in Australia. We have built long-standing relationships with qualified candidates across all industries. We excel at helping clients build diverse, strong leadership teams with exceptional professionals from limited talent pools who offer differentiated experiences, functional expertise and visions.

Our expertise and experience as generalist executive recruiters enables us to deliver comprehensive and practical solutions. Our national network of CEOs, C-Suite executives, Board Directors and Chairs is extensive. 

Typically, our recruitment process will incorporate a search of our extensive database (58,000 candidates), advertising in relevant mediums (if appropriate) and the additional key component being thorough talent mapping and executive search. 

Our in-house research capability allows us to effectively identify potential candidates, conduct targeted searches and gain valuable market insights into industry trends, talent availability and compensation benchmarks.

Harnessing Lester Blades’ vast professional networks and internal research capability, we guarantee a comprehensive reach across local, national and international landscapes for identifying potential candidates. Our research methodologies, which include AI and other technology, empower us to explore candidate markets efficiently without relying on a network of offices with people who will not understand the unique culture and requirements our clients have.