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At Robert Half, we provide executive recruitment Brisbane companies can count on, guided by a tailored search methodology refined through years of experience. By combining market insight, rigorous assessment, and access to an extensive leadership network, our executive search Brisbane services help organisations secure senior leaders who deliver measurable impact. Partner with us to find your next leader
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Kevin brings nearly 30 years of executive search and human capital experience, partnering with clients across Australia. He also has extensive experience working in Asia and the UK.
Kevin specialises in C-suite and senior-level, retained search engagements across a wide range of industries and functional areas. He has worked with venture capital and private equity firms, not-for-profit organisations, ASX-listed companies, privately owned high-growth businesses, and global corporations. His track record spans sectors including financial services, technology, retail, real estate, manufacturing, renewables, healthcare, aged and disability care, and professional services.
Insight-driven, strategic, and personal
Known for his discretion, effectiveness, and consistent delivery, Kevin takes a bespoke, consultative approach to each search. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of leadership capabilities and business strategy, and he is genuinely invested in his clients’ long-term success. By aligning executive talent with an organisation’s unique goals and culture, he helps build leadership teams that drive transformation and long-term value.
“Great executive search isn’t just about filling a role, it’s about understanding the business, challenging assumptions, and delivering leaders who drive lasting impact.”
Experience
Kevin began his recruitment career over 30 years ago in Sydney before relocating to London to further develop his expertise in the industry. After gaining valuable international experience, he returned to Australia and settled in Brisbane, where he now leads the Brisbane office. In addition to overseeing the team, Kevin plays a hands-on role in executive search, bringing decades of insight and leadership to clients and colleagues alike.
Areas of expertise
- C-suite and senior executive recruitment
- Transformational leadership
- Leadership consulting
- Culture-first search methodology
- Region: Australia and New Zealand
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Emanuela Piras, affectionately known as Manu, is the Executive Search Coordinator at Robert Half’s executive search division, based in Sydney. She plays a vital role in supporting retained search mandates for C-suite and senior leadership roles across finance, technology, human resources, marketing, sales, and executive management throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Manu partners closely with Managing Directors across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to ensure the smooth delivery of complex, business-critical search assignments. Her role is defined by meticulous coordination, exceptional stakeholder care, and a deep commitment to process excellence.
A detail-driven and people-first approach
With a background spanning retail, hospitality, sales, and people management, Manu brings a dynamic, customer-centric lens to every search engagement. She is known for her collaborative nature, warm communication style, and ability to anticipate the needs of clients, candidates, and associates alike.
Manu is valued for her discretion, integrity, and strong sense of urgency. Her attention to detail and professionalism help uphold Robert Half’s high standards across every interaction, ensuring a seamless and polished experience for clients and candidates.
“Behind every successful executive search is a well-orchestrated process. I love being the calm in the chaos—bringing structure, clarity, and a personal touch to what can often be a high-pressure environment. Supporting a successful appointment is incredibly rewarding.”
Experience
Manu joined the executive search division of Robert Half in 2021 and has since become a cornerstone of operational excellence within the team. Her ability to manage competing priorities with grace, solve problems on the fly, and maintain a high standard of delivery has made her a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders alike.
Claire Jarvis is a Senior Associate in Robert Half’s executive search division, based in Brisbane and supporting both national and international mandates. With over 25 years of combined experience in executive recruitment and commercial HR leadership, she has a strong track record in identifying, engaging, and developing top-tier talent at the C-suite and senior management level.
Claire partners with a diverse client base, including private equity-backed businesses, multinationals, and complex global organisations, bringing particular strength in navigating varied business environments and leadership needs across both Australian and international markets.
Tailored search with strategic focus
As a Senior Associate, Claire takes a rigorous, research-led approach to every engagement, mapping talent with precision and applying data-driven insights to uncover high-calibre, often hard-to-reach candidates.
She is known for her client-centric mindset, taking time to deeply understand an organisation’s strategic objectives and cultural DNA to ensure the best possible match. Her collaborative and commercially minded approach makes her a valued partner to clients and colleagues alike, shaping role briefs and contributing strategic input across each phase of the search.
Claire is adaptable and solutions-focused, able to pivot seamlessly as priorities shift while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and trust. These qualities have helped her build lasting relationships and deliver consistent success across the executive search landscape.
“The best outcomes come from listening first, asking the right questions, and being relentless in the pursuit of the right fit.”
Experience
Claire brings a unique blend of experience from both external executive search firms and internal HR functions within global blue-chip companies, including roles at Coca-Cola Amatil and Honeywell. She began her journey with Robert Half in London in 2000, and today continues to collaborate with many of her UK colleagues in Australia. Her well-rounded background underpins her commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates.
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Frequently asked questions
The process typically involves role profiling and market mapping, targeted outreach to senior executives, interviews and assessments, and final selection and onboarding. Working with experienced executive recruitment agencies Brisbane organisations rely on can shorten timelines by providing faster access to pre-vetted leadership talent.
The process typically involves role profiling and market mapping, targeted outreach to senior executives, interviews and assessments, and final selection and onboarding. Working with experienced executive recruitment agencies Brisbane organisations rely on can shorten timelines by providing faster access to pre-vetted leadership talent.
Robert Half’s executive search Brisbane division partners with organisations across all these industries and more.
Robert Half’s executive search Brisbane division partners with organisations across all these industries and more.
Because this talent pool is competitive and not easily accessible, many organisations rely on executive search Brisbane specialists. By partnering with trusted executive recruitment agencies in Brisbane, like Robert Half, businesses can access senior leaders who bring both cultural alignment and strategic impact.
Because this talent pool is competitive and not easily accessible, many organisations rely on executive search Brisbane specialists. By partnering with trusted executive recruitment agencies in Brisbane, like Robert Half, businesses can access senior leaders who bring both cultural alignment and strategic impact.
