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

“Communication throughout the process was exceptionally clear, timely and consistent. The whole team demonstrated professionalism, genuine interest and a high attention to detail, ensuring that I always felt informed and supported.

The strong sense of professionalism combined with a personable approach made the experience both efficient and comfortable. I felt well-informed about the role, expectations and the organisation and was given great advice on expectations and opportunities to present myself.”

Executive Candidate

“After previously engaging with Underwood Executive with great success, we made the decision to partner with them for another campaign. Everything was easy, well organised and well prepared. They provided thoughtful counsel on candidate suitability and were consistently responsive to our needs. I would have no hesitation in working with Underwood Executive on future consulting assignments, as the experience was seamless and resulted in excellent recruitment outcomes.”

Client Testimonial

“Julie is proactive in her partnership approach and helped shape the role based on her understanding of us and the market. Julie has strong market insights and additionally takes the time to understand not only the capabilities we need, but also the unique culture of our team and ensured that the candidate presented would have strong chemistry.

Julie can clearly articulate our needs to candidates and present this to candidates to ensure it’s the right fit for both parties.

Julie treats candidates with immense respect, which I believe is the ‘Underwood’ way.

She was invested in working with us, not just filling a role.”

Client Testimonial

“Insightful questions and genuine interest in understanding my skills and experiences helped me showcase my true potential. It was refreshing to engage in collaborative discussions with Underwood Executive and their clients.”

Executive Candidate

“Nikita made the process feel structured, transparent and highly professional. She was approachable, responsive and demonstrated a deep understanding of both the client’s needs and my background. This gave me a high level of confidence throughout the process and set Underwood Executive apart from other firms I have dealt with in the past.”

Executive Candidate

“Julie ran a professional yet transparent process that made the overall recruitment process feel comfortable and allowed me the time to make considered decisions along the way.

Various roles were presented to me in great detail and any additional questions or information I was seeking was always followed up. Feedback and communication was good and always provided in a timely manner.

I felt well presented as a candidate by Julie and likewise she represented her clients to me well. I feel that I would be in a good hands to come back as either a candidate or client.”

Executive Candidate

“My experience engaging with the team at Underwood Executive was fantastic. Their warm and welcoming approach took the edge off the process. I was always kept up to date with the progress of my application and the Candidate Briefing Document provided me with everything I needed to know.

Their presentation and professionalism stood out in every interaction. Underwood Executive really lived up to its reputation, I couldn’t fault the process or experience.

It was sincerely the best experience with a recruitment provider to date.”

Executive Candidate

“My experience was very positive – from the first call and throughout the process, all interactions felt genuine, transparent and supportive. It enabled me to understand the role, business and broader context so I could put my best foot forward.

The thing that stood out most though was the UE teams’ knowledge of the business. The context they provided was clear and in depth and allowed me to tailor and focus my approach. It almost felt like they were part of the hiring organisation itself – very impressive!

I’ve worked with a number of consultants and this felt like a standout experience – as well as clarity and context on the business and the role, it gave me confidence that moving to the new organisation was the right decision for me.”

Executive Candidate

“Underwood Executive has become a trusted partner who understands who we are and therefore, who would be a good fit for our team.

Their Knowledge of who we are and where we are going is invaluable. This is not just about finding an experienced and nice person to fill a role, it is about the dynamics and the gaps we need to fill and where we are going as an organisation.

We’d confidently partner with Underwood Executive again because they just get us.”

Client Testimonial

From the beginning, Julie was fast to answer questions or seek information I was requesting to support my process. The timeliness, responsiveness and coordination of the process was absolutely a positive.

I am a firm believer that the interview process should be about getting the best quality from candidates, regardless of the job level and it's not a test.

Underwood Executive have this philosophy, giving candidates a chance to shine.

Having gone through a process with Underwood Executive more than once over the years, I can see that the process was tailored to clients which is a huge benefit. Underwood certainly doesn't have a cookie cutter approach.

Executive Candidate

Both times I have engaged with Underwood Executive have been a positive experience. I appreciated the consistency in the process, but also the personal differences for both.

The level of communication throughout the experience and the way this was handled was appreciated.

Underwood Executive consultants struck a nice balance between representing client goals whilst keeping the process professionally supportive for me as a candidate. I felt I had the insights I needed to perform through the process and was given adequate opportunity to showcase my capabilities and leadership approach.