Testimonials

“Nicole was exceptional throughout the whole process, regular communication, great advice and genuine care at every stage. She's the best in the business! What stood out was the attention to detail and genuine care at every step. The experience was considered and personal, often the candidate journey can feel cold and impersonal, but working with Nicole was the complete opposite. She provided valuable advice, showed real care for clients and candidates and could even have a laugh along the way."

Chief Executive Officer

“I had a great experience with Underwood Executive and I can't speak highly enough of the process. From the very beginning Nicole and Nikita took the time to truly understand my motivations, personality and goals. What set Underwood apart was their deep insight into the role, the company and the people within it, which I hadn't encountered elsewhere. This was by far the most professional and pleasant experience I've had in my career.”

Chief Financial Officer

“Julie was absolutely thorough in the candidate search, with an excellent selection process that led to the appointment of a highly skilled and experienced candidate. She provided valuable and professional contact throughout the process and maintained a highly methodical approach, ensuring our specific needs and requirements were met."

CEO

“Julie was amazing throughout the entire process. She kept me informed, prepared me thoroughly for interviews and ensured I had everything I needed to succeed. Her knowledge and attentiveness made all the difference. It was evident that she truly cares about both candidates and clients, demonstrating a strong dedication to delivering the highest quality outcomes.”

Executive General Manager

“Thank you Underwood Executive for the support throughout the process. Your expertise and cordial approach made my experience enjoyable and easy. Notably I appreciate the time taken and the level of engagement with my referees, who spoke of your incisiveness and commitment to securing the best input.”

Executive Candidate

“I'd like to extend my appreciation to Julie and Nikita for their exceptional work throughout our recent recruitment process. Their responsiveness, regular communication and attention to detail made a real difference. I was very impressed with the quality of applicants presented and the thorough approach taken during the search. The candidate experience was managed brilliantly and it was clear that the brand was represented positively at every stage.”

Senior Manager

“I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation for all the help Underwood Executive provided me in securing the Non-Executive Director role. Your guidance and professionalism throughout the process were invaluable and I truly appreciate the effort you put in to match me with such a meaningful opportunity.”

Board Member

“I had a fantastic experience with Underwood Executive and Julie Bennett. Jule was in touch regularly and very thorough about ensuring that the role I applied for and I were a good match. One thing that stood out to me was the volume of follow-ups. There is nothing worse than just not hearing anything, but Julie made sure I was always informed and updated. Julie was honest and thorough yet made me feel relaxed and like I could just be myself. Her approach made the whole process much more enjoyable and stress-free.”

CEO

“I decided to engage Underwood Executive due to their reputation for Executive level placements. They handled all the hard work and heavy lifting - searching, phone screening, interview administration - allowing us to focus on selecting the right candidate. I was kept informed at all stages and had a great relationship with Julie. The quality of candidates presented was exceptional. I would absolutely use Underwood Executive for future consulting assignments.”

Executive General Manager

“Julie was fantastic throughout the entire process - keeping me informed, providing detailed insights and ensuring I was fully prepared for my interviews. Her deep understanding of the role stood out, as she took the time to genuinely assess how I would fit into the position. She listened, guided and gave me the confidence I needed every step of the way.”

Executive General Manager

“In all my interactions the team was very responsive and provided information proactively and in an open way. I felt supported through the process but was challenged (in a positive way) to ensure the role was the right fit and my motivations were right. The team was very professional.”

General Manager

“It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Emily, Julie and the team at Underwood Executive. I found the team very professional in all their dealings with respect to this role/appointment and exceptionally responsive throughout the process as well. Emily was the primary consultant for this process and I found her easy to engage with, knowledgeable on the company, the role and what the Board members were looking for from the new CEO and articulate in her ability to describe the opportunity to me.”

CEO

“The Underwood Executive team were incredibly professional and engaging throughout the entire process. Emily demonstrated expertise early through her knowledge of the role, a clear brief as to the candidate her client was looking for plus an impressive understanding of the industry.”

Chief Executive

“Exceptional experience throughout the whole process. Regular communication, great advice and genuine care at every stage. Nicole is the best in the business!” 

CEO

“Julie was incredibly professional, thorough and diligent through the whole recruitment process- right from our first conversation all the way to the contract phase. I always felt like she was in my corner with the right level of engagement, support and motivation.” 

Head of Workforce Strategy & Planning