Tom Shaw

Tom is a Senior Search Consultant with nine years of experience partnering with high-growth businesses to solve critical people challenges.

He specialises in bridging the gap between a leadership team’s current state and their future ambitions. From navigating M&As and exits to fueling international expansion, Tom has a proven track record of delivering talent strategies across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Southeast Asia.

Recruitment is in Tom’s DNA, but he brings more than just search expertise. As a former business owner who has also managed high-performing sales teams, he offers a rare ‘shop floor to C-suite’ perspective. Having recruited across every business silo from agile startups to household brands, he speaks the language of the entire organisation. This deep operational understanding ensures every hire is positioned for long-term success.

Tom’s work is underpinned by a clear mission: to help individuals find roles that fulfil their purpose. He believes that by aligning talent with a greater vision, he empowers ambitious businesses to solve the world’s most complex challenges.