Celebrating 15 Years of Placing People with Purpose
In 2026, Laurence Executive Recruitment proudly celebrates 15 years of connecting exceptional talent with organisations where they can make a real impact. Over the past decade and a half, we have helped businesses find the right talent while supporting individuals to discover opportunities that align with their skills, ambitions, and values. That is what placing people with purpose is all about.
The Laurence Story
The journey began in 2010 when founder and CEO Rebecca Laurence returned to Australia after working as a senior executive in the Middle East. She encountered frustration with the traditional recruitment landscape, both as a candidate and from a hiring manager’s perspective. Rebecca recognised a clear gap in the market, a need for genuine care, honesty, and transparency in recruitment.
Driven by a desire to transform the industry, Rebecca founded Laurence Executive Recruitment with core values at the heart of the business: honesty, transparency, empathy, integrity, courage, and resilience. From the beginning, the mission has been to combine deep industry expertise with a personal, people-first approach, ensuring every placement is a meaningful match for both candidate and client.
Industry Experts and Executive Search Solutions
Over the past 15 years, Laurence Executive Recruitment has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses in Critical Infrastructure, Integrated Facilities Management, and Manufacturing and Industrial sectors. The team specialises in executive search, delivering permanent, interim, and contract solutions tailored to the unique needs of each organisation.
“Recruiting for a very niche role in an industry with a scarce and competitive workforce and high turnover is a challenge in itself. This was the task at hand and where many failed. Rebecca was the one who pursued on and came through. I have worked with Rebecca a number of times since to recruit a range of different roles within my team. Her professionalism and dedication to the task at hand has been nothing short of excellent. By far the most proficient recruitment consultant I have worked with.”
Wayne David, General Manager Pre-Contracts, Downer Group
“We engaged Laurence Executive Recruitment to support two of the most critical hires for our business: a Chief Executive Officer and a Head of Sales. From the outset, Rebecca and John demonstrated a deep commitment to truly understanding our business, not just the roles we needed to fill, but also the nuances of our company culture, strategic direction, and the specific characteristics that would ensure a successful long-term fit. They delivered individuals who aligned with our values, leadership style, and vision for growth. The placement of both leaders has had a transformative impact on our business, and the firm became a trusted partner throughout the process.”
Luke Baylis, Bayton Group
Meet the Team
Our talented and growing team combines deep industry knowledge with a personalised, people-first approach.
Rebecca Laurence, Founder and CEO
Rebecca is a knowledgeable and innovative leader with extensive experience in corporate management and entrepreneurship. Her passion lies in building strong relationships and addressing staffing challenges for businesses. She also advocates for disadvantaged Australians with The Smith Family, mentoring and empowering young leaders to create brighter futures through education and rewarding careers.
“Rebecca is a wealth of knowledge in the industry and her passion for her work shines through in everything she does. Working with her is inspiring, and she consistently sets the standard for excellence in executive recruitment.”
Nadine Farrugia, Marketing Manager
Dean Laurence, Director
Dean is an integral part of the team and a key specialist in C-suite and Board appointments. His career spans senior executive roles at Wesfarmers, UGL, Leighton Contractors, and Laing O’Rourke. Dean mentors young executives and is a graduate of Leadership Victoria.
John Davies, Director
John has over 20 years of recruitment experience as a founding partner at Chorus Executive. He leads the Manufacturing and Industrial practice and senior positions across Facilities Management and Critical Infrastructure. His background in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and General Management ensures the delivery of exceptional executive solutions tailored to client needs.
“What sets Laurence Executive Recruitment apart is that we genuinely care about our clients, our candidates, and each other. The culture is fun, people-focused, and high-energy, and it allows everyone to do their best work. We bring deep industry knowledge, have honest and courageous conversations, and cut through the noise. After running my own recruitment business, I can truly see how special this team is. We share knowledge, support one another, and are constantly learning. Being part of Laurence is not just about recruitment. It is about building meaningful partnerships and growing together.”
John Davies, Director
Alex Bateman, Executive Search Consultant
Alex is a dedicated Talent Acquisition professional with over eight years of experience. She was quickly promoted to Executive Search Consultant in recognition of her strong performance and impact. Alex specialises in end-to-end executive search, building trusted relationships at senior levels and delivering high-calibre shortlists. She is passionate about creating positive experiences for candidates and clients while providing strategic insights that support long-term organisational growth.
“What attracted me to Laurence Recruitment was the opportunity to work in a boutique environment where relationships genuinely come first. Recruitment here is never transactional. It is built on trust, integrity, and taking the time to truly understand people. The culture is energetic, supportive, and people-focused, and it allows us to have meaningful conversations with both clients and candidates. I am proud of the small, everyday wins, helping someone take the next step in their career, supporting a client through change, and knowing that each placement is made with purpose.”
Alex Bateman, Executive Search Consultant
Nadine Farrugia, Marketing Manager
Nadine brings over 20 years of marketing experience to strengthen and expand the Laurence Executive Recruitment brand. Her expertise ensures effective connections with clients and candidates and the delivery of content that is insightful, inspirational, and informative.
15 Years of Placing People with Purpose
As Laurence Executive Recruitment celebrates this milestone, the focus remains on the relationships built, careers launched, and businesses transformed. The approach has always been simple but effective: place the right people in the right roles, and success follows naturally.
Laurence Executive Recruitment extends its thanks to all clients, candidates, and partners for their trust over the past 15 years. The company remains committed to placing people with purpose and supporting both talent and organisations in the years ahead.
If you have been part of the Laurence journey over the past 15 years, whether as a client, candidate, or collaborator, thank you. We are grateful for the conversations, the trust, and the relationships that continue to shape what we do.
Here’s to the next chapter.
