Champion national and international strategic initiatives in this high-profile national institute.
The Brief
Future Leadership had a long-standing relationship with a national education institute, having previously appointed the former CEO and several other senior executive positions.
The institute sought a new CEO in late 2018, someone capable of fostering and promoting the institute’s reputation, while maintaining a broad network across senior education and government levels. The CEO would be responsible for overseeing the development of new opportunities and leading the organisation’s shift towards more commercial ventures. The Board sought a high-profile leader with extensive knowledge of the Australian education sector, with a particular emphasis on Commonwealth and State/Territory systems, alongside an entrepreneurial style and comfort with the nuances of the public sector.
Candidate net Promote Score
Future Leadership combines truly personalised relationships with innovative technology solutions to ensure an approachable and efficient process for all our Net Promoter Score across clients, successful candidates and unsuccessful candidates is well above industry standard.
Candidates supported every year
We maintain genuine relationships with past candidates and continue to support them with leadership solutions long term, after they land their role.
Senior Women Appointed since 2002
Over half of the executive search assignments undertaken by our team have resulted in the appointment of outstanding female or LGBTQI+ leaders to high profile roles.
Candidate Retention Rate for 12 months since 2002
Our thorough briefing process and ability to engage passive candidates mean that we go to great lengths to find the right person for the role – long term!
The Process
Future Leadership developed a comprehensive search strategy, targeting candidates across Australia and selected international locations, including New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, and Hong Kong.
Special focus was given to Australian expatriates wishing to return home. Candidates were sourced from educational institutions, universities, health organisations, and government departments. The search process was supported by national print media and online advertising, and Future Leadership managed the full selection process, including panel interviews and reference checks.
A key component of the appointment was the requirement for the selection to be approved by both the national Minister for Education and the Prime Minister & Cabinet.
Emerging Capabilities
CE marking
Expertise in ensuring products meet European Union regulatory standards for health, safety, and environmental protection, typically required for international trade and export to the EU market.
CEO/CFO Certification
The capability to validate and endorse financial statements and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring transparency in reporting.
Product Compliance
Expertise in ensuring that products meet the necessary legal and regulatory standards for safety and quality in specific markets.
Trade Compliance
Proficiency in managing and adhering to global trade laws and regulations, ensuring smooth international business transactions.
University Lecturing
Experience in delivering academic lectures at a university level, sharing knowledge and insights on specialised topics.
The Outcome
The successful candidate was an experienced executive with a significant breadth and depth of operational experience across education, having served as a teacher, principal, and senior executive.
The appointee brought a proven track record of leading complex strategic initiatives, including school improvement, teacher quality, professional development, and leadership support for staff, alongside managing substantial needs-based funding budgets.
