Appointing an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead 120 staff in a science-based organisation.
The Brief
A conservation organisation partnered with Future Leadership in the executive search for an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead 120 staff in a science-based organisation supported by more than 330,000 members, supporters, volunteers and donors. Demonstrated business acumen combined with the ability to lead effective engagement and bring inspiring leadership will drive success in this role.
The organisation has been at the forefront of conservation in Australia for over 120 years. They are renowned for protecting and restoring, empowering the community to take action, and saving nature by changing laws and industries.
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
A comprehensive briefing was conducted with the Chair and nominated board members to identify the desired profile of the successful appointee, the specific nuances of the role and challenges facing the organisation, the membership body and the sector.
A national advertising campaign was undertaken along with highly targeted search process supported by proactive market research to tap into optimal pools of passive candidates and the extensive Future Leadership database to ensure the best appointable candidate. Future Leadership engaged with people from a broad cross section of environmental, scientific and conservation organisations in the process.
From a talent pool of 110+ potential candidates, a longlist of eight high calibre candidates was presented to the Selection Panel, of which six were interviewed.
The Outcome
A successful candidate was appointed and commenced with the organisation in mid 2023. Bringing expertise in executive leadership, strategic focus and financial and stakeholder management having worked with several related government departments.
