Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract

• SALES & MARKETING

Sectors:	Services, FMCG, Consumer
Functions:	Sales & Marketing including Management, Sales & Channel Management, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Category & Shopper Insights, Marketing / Product / Brand Management, Digital Marketing roles.

Recruitment Experience

Recruiting since 2004. Erin moved into the recruitment industry after a successful sales and marketing career encompassing consumer & professional electronics, exports and IT. The majority of her sales, marketing and leadership experience has been with Sony Electronics where she initially worked in the Consumer sector in Account Management, Brand & Product Management and Marketing Communications roles, and most recently as Business Unit / National Sales Management for the Professional Solutions Division being B2B focused.

Erin’s recruitment experience has been predominantly sales & marketing roles across a number of industries including Financial Services, Banking, FMCG and Consumer Products.

Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract

• SALES & MARKETING

Sectors:	FMCG, Manufacturing, Services.
Functions:	Sales & Marketing including Management, Sales & Channel Management, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Category & Shopper Insights, Marketing / Product / Brand Management, Digital Marketing roles.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 1994. Following a career in sales, Lara transitioned to recruitment in 1994 and has since held several senior recruiting positions within boutique and larger corporate agencies. During her career, Lara has recruited mid to senior level roles within a range of small to large organisations and across a variety of industries. She has also developed and led Consulting and Research/Sourcing teams alongside her recruiting role.

Lara has built significant recruitment and search expertise during her recruitment career, and a reputation for her indepth knowledge of the Sales & Marketing segment in NZ.

Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract

• SUPPLY CHAIN, OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT

Sectors:	FMCG, Manufacturing.
Functions:	Production Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Planning, Warehouse Management, Facilities Management and Project Management roles.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 1998. Bobbi commenced her executive recruitment career in 1998 after a successful Sales Management background within large multi-national FMCG organisations. She has held a number of senior recruitment positions since, recruiting mid and senior level roles for well known organisations while also holding leadership positions, heading teams of consultants and sourcing specialists.

Bobbi’s selections skills and ability to assess ‘fit’ is something she is recognised for. She has clients who have used her services for over a decade and candidates who have since become clients. Bobbi has a passion for Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement where she has filled many very high profile roles.

Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract

• FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
• TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE

Sectors:	Investment Management, Investment Banking, Insurance, Private Equity, Real Assets, Infrastructure & Renewables Finance.
Functions:	Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Investment Analysis, Actuarial, M&A / Corporate Development roles.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 2004. Dave became part of the recruitment industry in the UK in early 2004. Prior to that he spent six years honing his search skills for an international trading house. Dave helps growing New Zealand companies to improve standards of governance, often by introducing independent directors or helping to establish advisory boards. He also undertakes global searches, predominantly in private equity, infrastructure and renewables finance.

Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract

• FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK

Sectors:	Asset Management, Investment Banking, Corporate & Institutational Banking and large Corporates.
Functions:	Investment, M&A, Corporate Finance and Business Development roles, from Analyst to Executive level.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 2006. Alexander graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Economics & Marketing) and has consulted to the Banking & Finance sector since 2006. Having spent his initial years with a FTSE 200 listed global recruitment brand, he has gained experience in international markets spanning Australia, Brazil and New Zealand. Since arriving in New Zealand, Alexander has established a broad professional network and delivered on a diverse list of assignments spanning Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Investment Research & Management, Corporate Development, Performance & Planning, Strategy, Relationship Banking & Product and People & Capability.

Alexander takes particular pride in building a sound understanding of clients and the environment they operate in.

Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract

• FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
• TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE

Sectors:	Financial Services, Services.
Functions:	Financial Control, CFO, Financial and Management Accounting, Operational Risk and Compliance, Project and Change Management roles.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 2004. Graduating from Otago with an LLB, Jenny relocated to the UK in 2004 where she spent 8 years recruiting within the Investment Banking and Asset Management sectors with a focus on Financial Control, FP&A and Regulatory Reporting. On her return to NZ in 2012, Jenny has focused on recruiting roles within Accounting and Risk/Compliance across the Banking, Financial Services and the wider Services sectors.

Jenny recruits roles from recently qualified through to CFO/CRO level and enjoys developing ongoing partnerships.

Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract

• FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
• TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE

Sectors:	Manufacturing, FMCG
Functions:	Accounting, Financial Control, FP&A, Analyst, Commercial Management, Compliance, Project Management roles.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 2003. Claire commenced her executive recruitment career in 2003 following a successful Accounting career; located in both NZ and in the UK. During her recruitment career, Claire has held several senior recruiting positions within boutique and larger corporate agencies. She is an expert in the Accounting market; with a strong understanding of both the permanent and executive contracting disciplines.

Claire is passionate about providing exceptional service to both clients and candidates alike, particularly focused on building long term relationships throughout people’s careers.

Recruitment Specialisations
Executive Contracting / Interim Talent

• FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
• TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE

Sectors:	Manufacturing, FMCG, Public Sector, Services.
Functions:	Accounting, Financial Control, CFO, Business Analysts, Programme/Project/ Change Management and Human Resources roles.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 1993. Following a management career in the FMCG sector, Chris has become known as an expert in the Executive Contracting field and key senior Financial appointments. His huge depth of recruitment experience covers Accounting and Finance, Analysts, Project and Change Management, and his industry knowledge is extensive with significant time spent in the FMCG, Manufacturing, Utilities and Public Sector.

Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract

• FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK

Sectors:	Professional Services, Legal, Banking.
Functions:	Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates and Partners (Private Practice), In-house & General Counsels, Compliance, Risk, Procurement roles.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 2007. A qualified lawyer himself, Mark spent more than 12 years working for large private practice law firms and as an in-house counsel for two of the major trading banks. Recruiting since 2007, predominantly in the legal space, Mark is able to draw on his extensive knowledge and experience of the legal profession and connections to place lawyers into roles in both private practice and in-house. He has sourced and placed candidates in leading corporates and law firms here and offshore. Mark is a key member of the Convergence Partners' Governance, Risk and Compliance service line.

Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract

• TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE

Sectors:	Technology, Engineering, Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing
Functions:	CIO, CTO, Senior Technology Leadership, Programme Management, Change Management, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence / Data, Technical Development roles.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 2000. Alistair commenced his career with a large European corporate agency before moving to a boutique Executive Search firm. He has a strong track record of delivering senior and middle management talent to the Consumer, Retail, Finance, Healthcare, Technology and Manufacturing industries. Experienced in providing targeted search, talent mapping and headhunting solutions for SME and large corporates.

Search, Sourcing & Talent Mapping

Suzie implements our Discovery process, harnessing market intelligence for candidate generation and market mapping.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 2007. With over 15 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing, Suzie was in a Sales role at a management level working with leading corporates when she moved into recruitment. Consulting across several sectors, she has recruited multiple disciplines at an executive level with a speciality in HR recruitment. This led to Suzie's interest in talent research and mapping.

With experience in searching for that 'hard-to-find' talent, Suzie has provided effective strategies and solutions around talent identification for a diverse mix of industries and enjoys developing innovative sourcing solutions for clients.

Search, Sourcing & Talent Mapping

Alex implements our Discovery process, harnessing market intelligence for candidate generation and market mapping.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 1998. Alex graduated with a BSc Applied Psychology from UK and more recently obtained an MBA. Alex began in IT and Finance recruitment in London before moving inhouse to head up Global Talent Acquisition for a multinational across 27 continents. She then returned to Executive Search and candidate assessments, where she assisted multinationals in new office set ups globally, Alex is new to Convergence Partners focusing on IT and Finance roles.

As of April 2016, Mike is stepping back from recruitment work and is now looking after the commercial affairs of Convergence Partners.

Recruitment Experience

Recruitment since 1995. After nine years with KPMG in a range of roles in NZ, USA and throughout South-East Asia, Mike moved into recruitment. He has enjoyed a role incorporating hands-on recruitment while managing both major key accounts and a successful business unit. His significant recruitment experience is primarily in the Accounting, Finance, Banking and HR disciplines. In addition to being a qualified accountant, Mike also has an HR qualification with related experience, and his prior work experience includes project management, accounting and audit.

Since starting with Convergence Partners in May 2012, Liz’s broad dual role incorporates all the marketing elements of the business as well as managing a wide range of internal and external business projects. Liz has significant industry experience, having spent 10 years with an executive recruitment company in a multifaceted marketing/PA capacity. She is a key member of the support team at Convergence Partners and her responsibilities include brand management, direct marketing, website design and maintenance, advertising, event organisation, training facilitation, project management and business process improvement initiatives.