Your second CPO move - backed by strategy, confidence and focus

Ready to scale impact, sharpen focus or shift gears with insight, clarity and opportunity.

Strategic Steppers

You're a Chief People Officer looking to make your next move count. Whether it's a broader enterprise remit, ASX exposure or international scope, we help you refine your direction and uncover the right-fit opportunities for your next chapter.

Growth without guesswork

We work closely with CPOs to identify roles that match your ambition and career trajectory, focusing on commercial impact, cultural alignment and governance expectations.

Tailored executive search

Our executive search approach gives you access to strategic roles that aren’t always advertised - whether you're looking for broader remits, different industries, or values-led boards.

Supporting career recalibration

Strategic Steppers often reassess what success looks like. We provide market insights, remuneration benchmarking, and sounding board support to help shape what’s next.

Connection to opportunities that match your scale

We work with boards, CEOs and leadership teams looking for experienced, enterprise-ready leaders. You'll gain access to roles that play to your track record, while offering fresh complexity and challenge.

FAQs

  • What types of organisations do you partner with?

    We work with ASX-listed businesses, multinationals, and values-led private organisations seeking experienced People & Culture leaders. If you're a CPO ready to scale your influence, we’ll match you to environments that align.

  • I’m not active in the market, can I still engage?

    Yes, absolutely. In fact, we encourage it, It can take many experienced Chief People Officers 12+ months to secure their next strategic move. Whether you’re curious about market conditions or just open to exploring what could be ahead, we’re here as a partner to support your long-term executive growth.

  • What’s different about your approach?

    We understand the nuance in executive HR moves. We’re not just focused on filling roles - and we are the opposite of generalist search. We only work with Chief People Officers and help organisations secure leaders that fit their scope, board dynamics, and transformation agenda.

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