Executive & Senior Leader Search

Executive Search for High-Stakes Hiring Decisions

Senior leadership appointments require a fundamentally different approach to recruitment.

At executive level, the talent market is narrower, stakeholder alignment is more complex, and the cost of getting it wrong is significant.

At Talesca, we approach executive search as a strategic, decision-support process – providing clarity at every stage, from defining success through to final appointment.

Supporting Leadership Teams Through Critical Appointments

For Boards & Investors

Independent, evidence-based insight to support confident leadership decisions.

For CEOs & Executive Teams

Alignment on role scope, success measures and leadership profile.

For Complex Stakeholder Environments

Structured processes that bring clarity and alignment across multiple decision-makers.

For Business-Critical Roles

Targeted search strategies focused on securing high-impact leadership talent.

We provide clarity, structure and confidence across every stage of the executive search process.

A Structured, Insight-Led Search Process

Our executive search methodology is designed to reduce risk, maintain momentum and support confident decision-making.

Discovery & Stakeholder Alignment

Defining success through alignment on commercial, technical and leadership priorities.

Market Mapping & Targeted Search

Detailed mapping of the leadership market, supported by direct search and established senior networks.

Structured Assessment & Benchmarking

Candidates assessed against a bespoke framework, enabling objective comparison and clear evaluation.

Decision Support & Shortlisting

Concise, decision-ready insights that support interview and selection processes.

Offer & Appointment Support

Guidance through final stages to ensure alignment and a successful appointment.

Senior & Executive Leadership Appointments Talesca Can Support You With

We support executive search across leadership roles that shape strategy, performance and long-term value creation.

Executive Leadership

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
• Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Functional Leadership

• Head of Engineering
• Head of Projects / Project Delivery
• Head of Operations
• Head of Commercial / Contracts
• Head of Asset Management

General Management & Business Leadership

• General Managers
• Country Managers
• State Managers
• Business Unit Leaders

Program & Strategic Leadership

• Program Directors
• Transformation Leaders
• Strategy & Investment Leaders

Executive Search Outcomes That Speak For Themselves

Executive Leadership Team | Australian Market Entry

A global energy business entering the Australian market engaged Talesca to build its initial executive leadership team, covering five Director-level appointments reporting to a newly appointed CEO.

Talesca partnered closely with the incoming CEO to define role scope, sequencing and success measures, while aligning regional and international stakeholders with Australian market realities.

The search leveraged Talesca’s senior energy and infrastructure networks and required coordinated multi-timezone stakeholder engagement to maintain pace and candidate experience.

Outcome: all five Director roles were successfully appointed, creating a stable leadership foundation for the organistion’s Australian operations – with every executive still in role three years later.

Chief Operating Officer | Renewable Energy Transition

A large Australian renewable energy developer engaged Talesca to appoint a COO during a period of organisational transition.

Talesca delivered a targeted executive search focused on senior operators with experience leading complex, scaled environments, while aligning the Board, executive leadership and an influential external shareholder.

The process also involved navigating internal leadership dynamics and providing ongoing support to maintain stability, continuity and momentum.

Outcome: a confident COO appointment that balanced stakeholder perspectives and secured a long-term operational leader aligned to the organisation’s strategic direction.

Chief Human Resources Officer | Global Energy Growth

The Australian arm of a global energy business engaged Talesca to appoint a CHRO during a period of rapid local growth.

Talesca delivered a proactive executive search focused on senior HR leaders with experience building HR functions, leading transformation and operating within global frameworks.

The search engaged a highly passive candidate from Talesca’s senior network who aligned strongly with both local business needs and international governance requirements.

Outcome: a high-impact CHRO appointment that strengthened the organisation’s growth, cultural leadership and operating maturity.

State General Manager Appointment for National EPC Expansion

A large national EPC engaged Talesca to appoint a State General Manager as it expanded into its final Australian state.

Talesca delivered a targeted executive search focused on leaders with experience establishing and scaling state-based operations, while aligning stakeholders early to maintain pace.

Through direct search, referrals and senior construction and infrastructure networks, Talesca presented a curated shortlist of five high-calibre candidates.

Outcome: a timely appointment that supported market entry, local leadership and continued national expansion momentum.

Why Organisations Choose Talesca for Executive Search

Executive Search Is Treated Differently

A structured, advisory-led approach designed specifically for senior leadership appointments.

Decision-Support Focused

We provide clear, evidence-based insights – not just candidate profiles.

Access to Senior Talent Networks

Established relationships with senior leaders across energy & utilities.

Stakeholder Alignment Built In

Processes designed to align boards, executives and investors.

Risk Reduction Through Structured Assessment

Bespoke evaluation frameworks that support confident decision-making.

A Strategic Partner in Leadership Decision-Making

We approach executive search as a strategic business decision – not a transactional hiring process.

Our role is to provide a clear, informed view of the leadership market, enabling you to understand how candidates compare against the outcomes the role must deliver.

By combining deep sector expertise with structured assessment and market insight, we support better decisions, stronger leadership alignment, and long-term organisational success.