Allan Marks

Allan Marks is recognised as one of Australia’s leading executive search consultants. In addition to his background in finance, he has extensive experience in the executive search industry throughout Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America as well as Australia. He focuses on CEO, C‑level, and Board appointments, as well as Board Advisory. He previously served on the Boyden World Corporation Board and leads CEO & Board Services for APAC.

Professional Focus

Over 30 years’ experience in executive search in Asia/Pacific, Europe and North America
APAC Regional Leader of the CEO & Board Services Practice
Specialises in CEO, C-level and Board Appointments
Allan has diverse sector experience including road experience in a variety of industries: Industrials (transportation, infrastructure, energy, mining, manufacturing, construction); Consumer (retail, food, distribution); Telecommunications; Healthcare; Financial and Professional Services
Clients include large, medium and small Publicly Listed Companies as well as Private Capital, being privately and family-owned companies, private equity, investment and asset managers and professional services firms
A long track record of successful appointments in a range of CEO, CFO and other C-level roles, as well as Chairs and Non-Executive Directors

Business Expertise

Strong commercial background in both public and privately owned organisations
Extensive board experience (domestic and international) including IPOs and acquisitions
Chair experience for an international board
Co-founder of and Managing Director of present firm
Managing Director of one of Australia’s largest publicly listed executive search firms
Managing Director at one of the world’s largest executive search and selection firms: established Australian operations and served as an international board member
A Graduate of the University of London and began professional career with a Chartered Accounting firm in London before transitioning into recruitment and search