Matthew Hobby

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About Matthew Hobby

I help South Australian organisations recruit the right executive leaders, the first time. • Does hiring the right executives for your organisation keep you up at night? • Hiring leaders is a decision that will shape your organisation’s future. • If you’re not recruiting at this level every day, how do you know what “great” looks like? • How do you attract the best fit for your role when most executives are too busy to apply for roles? I’ve spent the last 16+ years helping Adelaide-based private businesses, not-for-profits, and local governments navigate this exact challenge. I’ve personally led the recruitment of over 150 executive roles, including CEOs, COO’s, General Managers, Directors, and paid Board Members. My team and I also specialise in the recruitment of Chief Financial Officers, Human Resources leaders and other critical leadership roles across South Australia. I don’t just run a process, I will guide you through it. I will: • Work closely with the selection panel to develop a comprehensive brief that aligns candidates’ technical skills and experience with the behavioural traits and strengths that support the organisation’s strategic objectives. • Design a tailored candidate attraction strategy, including targeted headhunting and strategic advertising. • Conduct exclusive interviews to assess both technical capability and cultural alignment. • Integrate Saville Psychometric Assessments to provide deeper insight into each candidate’s leadership style and impact to identify any potential risks. • Equip selection panels with the clarity and confidence to make well-informed hiring decisions beyond what a resume or interview can reveal. Beyond executive recruitment, I’m part of a broader team that partners with the same client base to deliver pragmatic, contemporary HR advice. Together, we help organisations build high-performing teams through business-focused recruitment and people solutions that align with strategy and culture. I also lead a team of experienced recruiters who specialise in the recruitment of key Finance, HR, Risk, Governance, and Accounting Support roles — ensuring our clients have access to trusted expertise across their entire leadership and operational structure. If you’re an Executive, Board Member or Elected Member tasked with hiring leadership talent, let’s connect. I’d be happy to share how we can help you make the right hire — and avoid the costly mistake of the wrong one. Feel free to call me on 08 8273 9385 or send me a Direct Message so we can discuss what keeps you up at night.