Highest number of Chief Sustainability Officers, robust investment and priority skills at executive and board level
Vicky Garvey has over 25 years of experience in executive search and recruitment, including 15 years specialising in executive research services in leadership roles.She is a versatile search professional, adept in a range of industries with an impressive track record of appointments. Vicky brings a passion for education and interest in applying her breadth of experience to supporting Australia’s education and social impact.
Professional Focus
- Over 25 years' experience in executive search and recruitment in Australia and the UK
- Track record of successful searches for C-Suite, board, general manager, and other leadership rolesacross functions at the local and global level
- Broad industry expertise including FMCG, industrial manufacturing, not-for-profit, government, import/distribution, sport, and hospitality
- A strong passion for education and interest in applying her breadth of executive search experience to supporting Australia’s education and social impact sectors
- Strong network amongst senior executives in the Australian market
- Extensive background in research services and management, proficient in the entire research process from initial briefing to candidate assessment and shortlist presentation
- Experience with client organisations at various stages of development including startups and Private Companies
Business Expertise
- National Research Manager at an executive search and talent consultancy serving many of Australia’s leading ASX listed and Private Companies
- Resourcing Manager at a boutique executive search and recruitment firm focused on startups and entrepreneurial high-growth companies
- Research Manager - Banking and Finance Practice at a leading executive search, board, and talent advisory firm
- Principal Consultant at an ASX-listed recruitment company
- Senior Consultant, Finance and Accounting at a major international recruitment firm; prior role as Senior Consultant, Sales and Marketing
Additional Expertise
- Education
- Social Impact
- Consumer Products – FMCG
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Not-For-Profit
- Government
- Import/Distribution
- Sport
- Hospitality
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in communications and media studies from University of Leeds, UK
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in communications and media studies from Sheffield Hallam University, UK
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