With a focus and expertise at the CEO and Executive Leadership Team levels, we know recruiting for the public sector is very different than in the private sector. In our experience, the risk for our public sector clients surrounds the decision-making process (rigor, transparency and probity), whereas in the private sector it is around execution.

Finding people who can readily transition from the private to the public sector and the realities of its bureaucracy and politics is challenging. Finding people with the talent and skill set to shape and influence public policy and balance the economic, social and political elements of a role is equally difficult. We understand what accountability to a community and to the elected representatives of government means. This applies across all tiers of government and government-owned businesses and entities, as our Government clients can confirm.

This is something we do well across all tiers of government and government-owned businesses and entities—something our Government clients can attest to.

Not-for-Profit

Edward W Kelley & Partners understands the financial and operating dynamics of charity, member and volunteer organisations. Finding people with the 'head and heart' to take on these roles, who have both the commercial and business skills to deliver sustainable results and the social conscience to do so at a lower remuneration than their private sector peers, is a challenge we recognise and have consistently met.

Government and Not-for-Profit boards have different drivers and accountabilities, namely multiple 'shareholders' and decision-making frameworks. Our extensive experience and understanding of governance and the responsibilities of boards in this specialized area for non-executive directors have enabled us to add value consistently.

The team at Edward W Kelley & Partners knows how important it is to understand the real needs of our clients. Our search methodology is based on accurate interpretation, effective execution and achieving the best, rather than just the most convenient, solution. Each search is unique and requires a creative and thoughtful solution rather than the obvious answers. We apply fresh thought to each search assignment with original research to provide a strong shortlist of candidates and deliver innovative solutions to even the most challenging assignments. To discuss your executive talent solutions, please contact us.