Our Team
Brian Russell
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Brian specialises in c-suite and board-level appointments and is highly regarded for his deep expertise in leadership and development, executive search, talent advisory, business management and investor relations.
Noel Rowland
PARTNER
Noel has over 20 years’ experience as a CEO and leader across a range of businesses. As CEO of the Tax Institute for nearly 20 years and a senior executive in industry associations Noel has an un-paralled network in and knowledge of the association sector and NFP sector. He is a specialist in c-suite and executive roles and Head of our NFP group.
Caroline Flatley
PARTNER| HR Advisory
Caroline is a versatile and strategic leader with a proven track record as a senior HR executive across large, complex organisations, in both domestic and international markets.
Caroline brings a passion and energy to help solve business problems – she can advise on building diverse, connected and engaged teams; experience sourcing, retaining and developing robust multi-generational talent leadership strategies and succession plans.
She is known as a trusted and pragmatic coach and is passionate about helping leaders build teams that leverage the full potential and strengths of their employees.
Dave De Laine
PARTNER
Dave has over 30 years of experience leading organisations in the Technology sector across APAC. His expertise spans Cloud management, infrastructure and ERP software, Cyber Security and Financial Services platforms.
He is passionate about leveraging this experience to find market-leading talent in the Technology industry. Dave prides himself on his ability to pair great talent with great businesses and create long lasting partnerships.
Chris Sutton
Partner
Chris has deep experience in executive search spanning more than 25 years. He has worked extensively with the ICT, engineering, banking technology and professional services sectors in Australia and overseas.
More recently his work has involved assisting scale-ups achieve their goals, working with CEO’s, business executives, advisory boards, and shareholders in managing growth and change initiatives, building new capabilities, raising funds and launching new ventures.
Jacqueline Clements
Partner
Jacqueline brings 25 years of senior and executive experience across higher education, arts and culture, public services, utilities, government, and the not-for-profit sector. She has held executive roles in large, complex organisations in Australia and Europe, where she has led major strategic initiatives, driven organisational change, and built strong stakeholder and community partnerships. She holds a PhD in Urban Development, with a particular focus on Sustainability and Culture. Her background also includes extensive international engagement, particularly across Asia and Europe, giving her a global perspective on leadership and talent. At Brown & Chase, Jacqueline focuses on senior and executive appointments across her specialist sectors. She is known for her sector insight, strategic perspective, and a collaborative, values-led approach to search.
Ian Briggs
Partner
Ian is a Chartered Accountant and executive recruitment expert with 30+ years’ experience placing C-suite leaders, senior executives, and managers across Australia and internationally. He founded and led Balance Accounting Professionals, one of Australia’s leading recruitment firms for accounting talent, later acquired by ASX-listed Ross Human Capital, where he became National GM of Firstwater. Since 2002, Ian has expanded his reach across multiple industries, including Building & Construction, Smart Technology, Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices, Professional Services – Accounting, and Finance. He specialises in locating and securing hard-to-find, high-calibre talent to strengthen leadership teams and drive business growth. With proactive search strategies, market insight, and a track record of results, Ian ensures clients have the right people in the right roles at the right time.
Jack Kerry
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Jack brings five years of recruitment experience in the Australian market, with a strong background placing talent across a wide range of industries and role categories. He works across national search assignments, directly recruiting for opportunities in the Sales, Construction and Industrial sectors in NSW, Queensland and Victoria. He supports end-to-end recruitment activity, from market mapping and candidate engagement to assessment, shortlisting and client coordination. Jack is known for his approachable style, his genuine interest in people and careers, and his ability to build trust with candidates and clients alike. His experience across diverse markets enables him to identify high-quality talent quickly and to navigate competitive segments with precision and professionalism.
Mark Kerry
Partner
Mark has longstanding experience in executive recruitment across government, community, and industry sectors. He is known for his independent, strategic approach and for designing recruitment processes that deliver practical, enduring results.
Mark not only knows what it takes to succeed in life, he knows how to be the best in the world being a 3 time Olympian, winning a gold medal at the 1980 Olympic Games as a member of the 4 x 100 medley relay team.
Phil Kerry
PARTNER
Phil has been in the recruitment industry since 1987 having previously worked for Honeywell and BOC. He established Dunhill Management Services with Brian Russell in 1990 and sold the business in 2001 to Robert Walters. Phil joined ASX listed Julia Ross Recruitment as the COO in 2002 before Mark and Phil established K2 in 2004.
Phil has delivered national and international search programs within the public and private sectors over the past 20 years as well as leading large-scale resourcing programs to deliver major infrastructure projects.
