About us.
At LEAD, we find the leaders who can deliver results and drive positive change. We believe business performance and impact go hand in hand, and we search for leaders who think the same.
- Our Team
Meet our team.
Our specialist recruitment team has a combined 40 years experience across executive search, talent and strategic advisory. We’re passionate about connecting people and possibilities because the right leader doesn’t just fill a role, they shape the future.
We are proudly owned by STILL and are part of the wider Consult Recruitment team, with a shared belief in long-term thinking and creating impact for good.

- LEAD EXECUTIVE SEARCH | IMPACT LEADERSHIP | NEW ZEALAND
LEAD — Tomorrow's Leaders. Today.
LEAD was created to reimagine what executive search can be: bold, forward-thinking, and impact-led. Impact leadership is more than having the right skills or experience. It’s about possessing a unique mindset that:
These are the leaders organisations need now more than ever and we know where to find them.
We are proudly part of the STILL Group and believe in long-term thinking and creating impact for good.
- Balances business results with impact leadership consciousness
- Embraces innovation with human-centered approaches
- Drives short-term results while ensuring long-term sustainability
These are the leaders organisations need now more than ever and we know where to find them.
We are proudly part of the STILL Group and believe in long-term thinking and creating impact for good.
- OUR APPROACH
At LEAD, we believe transformative leadership starts well before leadership roles become available.
The best leaders often aren’t actively looking for their next role. They’re deeply engaged in making a real difference where they are. That’s why traditional executive search often miss the impact leaders who are already transforming their organisations.
At LEAD, our proactive approach means we identify and build relationships with high-potential talent well before traditional recruitment timelines begin. This gives our clients early access to the transformative leaders who are ready to step in and create lasting impact.
Our comprehensive search process combines:
At LEAD, our proactive approach means we identify and build relationships with high-potential talent well before traditional recruitment timelines begin. This gives our clients early access to the transformative leaders who are ready to step in and create lasting impact.
Our comprehensive search process combines:
- Deep industry insights that uncover hidden talent pools
- Expansive networks built on trust with over 10 years of talent pooling
- Sophisticated assessment methods that evaluate both performance and purpose
- A genuine understanding of organisational culture and strategic challenges with a dedicated in-house strategist and an expanded LEAD team of leadership specialists
- A commitment to diversity of thought and experience
- A passion for business that see business as a force for good

Our partners.
Recent assignments.
Chief Financial Officer
NZME
Chief Financial Officer
MTA AUXO
Commercial & Operations Manager
Reso Fine Foods
CFO
Southern Cross Cable Network
People & Culture Manager
Humphreys Landscaping
CEO
Kings Plant Barn
General Manager - Sales (NZ)
Bluecurrent
Independent Director
Kings Plant Barn
Chairperson
Kings Plant Barn