Delivering an Executive Search to appoint a Senior Commercial and Corporate Leader for a National Disability Services Agency
The Brief
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.
We maintain genuine relationships with past candidates and continue to support them with leadership solutions long term, after they land their role.
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
The search focused on identifying senior leaders with significant experience in commercial and corporate functions across public sector and aligned environments, including those with blended private sector backgrounds relevant to Commonwealth procurement frameworks. In addition to drawing from proprietary databases, referral networks and previous related assignments, the process also considered candidates with demonstrated analytical capability, strong problem solving skills and experience leading large teams through organisational change.
Candidates were assessed against the role’s requirements, including commercial acumen, procurement and contract management expertise, capability uplift experience and the ability to shift organisational culture. Shortlisted candidates progressed through the structured evaluation process, with final discussions and interviews aligned to the organisation’s assessment timeline.
Top 5 Capabilities
Commercial Acumen
Ability to lead complex sourcing activity, assess contract value and strengthen commercial decision making.
Stakeholder Relations
Ability to influence across government, service providers and internal partners within a complex national environment.
Organisational Capability
Experience uplifting corporate systems, procurement processes and enterprise operating models.
Strategy and Purpose
Strong strategic acumen and alignment with organisational mission and public impact.
Culture and Engagement
Capability to lead large, dispersed teams through change with clear communication and a collaborative approach.
The Outcome
Their background included senior leadership roles that strengthened commercial, contractual and project capabilities, supported by demonstrated success in managing significant organisational interfaces. At interview, the candidate articulated a compelling vision for how innovative procurement practices could create meaningful, long‑term benefit for people with disability. Their approach reflected an ability to balance commercial discipline with a clear commitment to public value.
