Our point of difference is that with SWR Group, you deal with the partners of the business. We are proven performers – we know how to find you the right leader to continue (and evolve) your vision and deliver results. Below are a selection of search assignments SWR have successfully completed.
SWR were appointed by the Waipuna Hospice Board as their search partners for this critical role in what is a challenging not-for-profit sector. The Board were requiring a different skill set with a key focus on the commercial aspects requiring the right person to demonstrate superior leadership, coupled with sound commercial and financial management skills, but at the same time, recognise the role of WH in the community it serves, through demonstration of
David Bryant who at the time was about to finish his DCE Corporate Services role with Hamilton City Council was appointed to the role. Being Papamoa based, David’s background was exactly what the Board were seeking.
After several years in the Pouroki/Registrar role, the incumbent, David Dunbar, took a new role within the organsiation. These were big shoes to fill and SWR were tasked with identifying the right person to take over form David.
Following an extensive search process, Christine Anderson who at the time was the Registrar for The Pharamcy Council of New Zealand was appointed to the role. Christine not only bought the health sector knowledge but she also bought a strong legal background in dealing with the complex legal issues that this role would encounter on a regular basis.
With the retirement of the current incumbent after 32 years in the role, SWR were tasked with sourcing and identifying suitable senior leadership talent to take on this challenging but rewarding role.
The location of Ashburton meant that our proactive research on who may be appropriate to undertake this role was a critical component to ensuring a successful outcome.
Kalena Hirst, who had moved to Ashburton with her family from Auckland was appointed to the role. With a strong leadership background and a commitment to early childhood education, Kalena was the perfect appointment to this critical role.
Bill Day, the Founder and CEO for 18 years retired requiring SWR to identify a suitably qualified candidate to take over. These were big shoes to fill. One of the Foundation’s proudest achievements was raising $10m needed for the outfit and equip the interior of Te Wao Nui Regional Children’s Hospital.
SWR were appointed by the Board of Trustee’s to undertake this search assignment. Guy Ryan who had just completed his tenure as Chief Executive Inspiring Stories was appointed from a strong shortlist to take over the reigns from Bill Day.
The role became vacant due to the retirement of the incumbent who had been in the role for a number of years. SWR were tasked with undertaking a global search to identify suitable candidates for this critical position. Utilising the skills and experience of SWR’s UK and New Zealand based Researchers, we were able to provide our client with a quality longlist with two of the shortlisted candidates being based overseas.
Fleur Francois who had previously held a similar role at Callaghan Innovation in Wellington was appointed to the role.
SWR were appointed by the Greater Wellington Council as their search partners for this critical role, not only for the organisation but the Wellington region.
Nigel Corry was appointed as Chief Executive for a five-year term.
Nigel took over the reins on 15 September 2021 and will be familiar to iwi, stakeholders and community members, having served as the current Deputy Chief Executive of Greater Wellington since September 2018, as well as serving as General Manager Environment, General Manager of People & Customer and a number of other environmental roles at Greater Wellington in a career with the council dating back to 1998.
Summerset has engaged SWR on numerous occasions to search for the right talent for their harder to fill roles. To date we have have successfully led search assignments for the following:
In July 2021, the YMCA Board appointed SWR to search for their new Chief Executive/General Secretary. After an extensive search, Sean McKinley was appointed to the position. Sean brings significant experience across the private, public and non-government sectors with a focus on education and professional regulation, both nationally and internationally.
SWR were appointed by the Greater Wellington Council as their search partners for this critical role, not only for the organisation but the Wellington region.
Nigel Corry was appointed as Chief Executive for a five-year term.
Nigel took over the reins on 15 September 2021 and will be familiar to iwi, stakeholders and community members, having served as the current Deputy Chief Executive of Greater Wellington since September 2018, as well as serving as General Manager Environment, General Manager of People & Customer and a number of other environmental roles at Greater Wellington in a career with the council dating back to 1998.
