My Work

"At Wilson Research, I do the work I do because I love it – it makes me happy. And nothing gives me greater pleasure than seeing you delighted with my work."

Kerryn Wilson

My work supports hundreds of clients in delivering executive search research. I work across a vast array of sectors, business types, industries, job functions, geographies, and levels – including boards, C-Suite, and roles with niche skills.

In industry language, I’m what’s called a ‘generalist’ executive search researcher. I have 30 years’ generalist experience behind me, so you can be confident I will deliver your research assignment.

Here is a sample of my work:

Board Directors and Chairs

  • Chair — Australian minerals exploration and development company (international search)
  • Non-Executive Directors x 2 — leading telecommunication services company in regional Australia (national search)
  • Non-Executive Director — leading provider of mineral processing and infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry (national search)
  • Non-Executive Director — ASX-listed global pharmaceutical and hydroponics business (national search)
  • Commissioner (Non-Executive Director) — governing body of a major Australian sport (national search)

Chief Executive Officers

  • Managing Director, Oceania — international privately-owned leading steel fabrication company (national search)
  • Chief Executive Officer — ASX-listed Australian exploration company (international search)
  • Chief Executive Officer — ASX-listed infrastructure fund (national search)
  • Country Manager, Japan — global leader in survival and safety solutions (Japan search)
  • Chief Executive Officer — Aboriginal Housing Office NSW (national search: Aboriginal-identified individuals)
  • Executive Director (CEO) — national leading faith-based social services organisation (NSW, QLD and VIC search)

Financial Officers

  • Regional Chief Financial Officer — global design and project delivery firm (United Kingdom search: expatriate Australians) 
  • Chief Financial Officer — ASX-listed, global leader in the development of human-annotated data for machine learning and artificial intelligence (national search) 
  • Chief Financial Officer — ASX-listed leading Australian agribusiness (national search) 
  • Chief Financial Officer — regional Western Australian port authority (national search) 
  • Group Head, Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) and Head of Internal Audit — ASX-listed, global general insurance and reinsurance company (national, New Zealand, Asia and United Kingdom search) 

Human Resources Officers

  • Executive General Manager, People & Culture — NZE-listed diversified energy company (national and New Zealand search)
  • Group Human Resources, Chief Operating Officer — ASX-listed, global general insurance and reinsurance company (national, New Zealand, Asia and United Kingdom search)
  • General Manager, Human Resources and Learning and Development Manager — ASX-listed Oil & Gas explorer and developer incorporated in Papua New Guinea (national search)
  • Group Head of Compensation & Benefits — diversified financial services group (national search)
  • General Manager, Health, Safety & Environment — operator and manager of all ports in Tasmania (national search)

Legal, Risk and Compliance Officers

  • General Counsel, AUSPAC — ASX-listed, global general insurance and reinsurance company (national, New Zealand, Asia and United Kingdom search)
  • Chief Enterprise Risk Officer — ASX-listed BNPL fintech/retail technology company (national search)
  • Chief Risk Officer, Group Head Office — ASX-listed, global general insurance and reinsurance company (national, New Zealand, Asia and United Kingdom search)
  • General Manager, Risk Management — Australia’s largest delivery network (national search)
  • Chief Compliance Officer — ASX-listed, global general insurance and reinsurance company (national, New Zealand, Asia and United Kingdom search)

Marketing Officers

  • Executive General Manager, Product Marketing — NZE-listed diversified energy generation and retailing company (national and New Zealand search)
  • Head of Marketing, Australia and New Zealand — Australia’s largest online takeaway and home delivery ordering website and app (national and New Zealand search)
  • Chief Marketing Officer — an award-winning Australian game producer, distributor and online retailer (national search)
  • Executive General Manager, Customer Operations — NZE-listed diversified energy generation and retailing company (national and New Zealand search)
  • Head of Marketing — world leaders for trading options (national search)

Operations and Supply Chain Officers

  • Chief Operating Officer — a major Australian sporting body (international search)
  • Chief Operating Officer — an ANZ leader in vehicle fleet leasing, fleet management and diversified financial services (national and New Zealand search)
  • Chief Operating Officer — regional Western Australian port authority (national search)
  • Vice President of Operations, Language Resources — a global leader in the development of human-annotated data for machine learning and artificial intelligence (national search)
  • General Manager, Australian Operations — a leader in technology defining productivity solutions for the global mining industry (national search)

Sales Officers

  • Chief Revenue Officer — experts in SLAM (simultaneous localisation and mapping) technology (United Kingdom search)
  • Head of Sales — pioneering electronic trading business in Australia and expanding globally (national and New Zealand search)
  • Director, UK Sales & Marketing — experts in SLAM (simultaneous localisation and mapping) technology (United Kingdom search)
  • Head of National Accounts — Australian-owned iconic global brand in small home appliances (national search)
  • Vice President of Sales, Americas — experts in SLAM (simultaneous localisation and mapping) technology (USA search)

Technology and Digital Officers

  • Head of Global Data Governance — privately-held, iconic French luxury fashion brand (United Kingdom and France search)
  • Vice President, Client Services, Subject Matter Experts — ASX-listed global leader in the development of human-annotated data for machine learning and artificial intelligence (national search)
  • Country Manager, New Zealand — largest provider of property information and analytics in Australia and New Zealand (national and New Zealand search)
  • Head of Engineering (Software Development) — Australia’s #1 online lender to small business (fintech national and New Zealand search)
  • IT Senior Project Manager (Enterprise Asset Management) — ASX-listed leading energy infrastructure business (national search)

Education

  • President, University of Wollongong Dubai — University of Wollongong (international search)
  • Chief Executive Officer — leading Australian education and training group (national search)
  • Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) — University of Western Australia (international search)
  • Executive Dean, Business — University of Wollongong (international search)
  • Head of School, Petroleum Engineering — University of New South Wales (international search)

Healthcare and Medical

  • General Manager, Freeport Medical Services, Indonesia — global medical and travel security risk services company (international search)
  • General Manager, Dr Foster — healthcare analytics solutions provider (wholly-owned subsidiary of an ASX-listed Australian telecommunications provider) (national search)
  • General Manager, Papua New Guinea — global medical and travel security risk services company (international search)
  • Head of Health Solutions — ASX-listed technology solutions company (national and New Zealand search)
  • Dean, Public Health, Medical, Veterinary Science — James Cook University (international search)

Energy and Natural Resources

  • Chief Operating Officer, West Pilbara Iron Ore — a privately-held resources (metallurgical coal and iron ore) company (international search)
  • Project Directors, Africa (Zanaga and Mauritania) — LSE-listed British multinational commodity trading and mining company (international search)
  • General Manager, Studies (Wafi-Golpu Project) — a 50-50 joint venture between Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited of South Africa and Newcrest Mining Limited of Australia (international search)
  • Head of Construction — the world’s largest contract miner (national search)
  • General Manager, Infrastructure Construction — ASX-listed, Australia’s largest natural gas infrastructure business (national search)

Niche Skills

  • Artistic Director (2017, 2018 and 2019) — preeminent Australian Festival of the Arts (international search)
  • National Manager, Ports & Marine — ASX listed, Australia’s largest project development and contracting group (international search)
  • Head of Product, Negotiated Lines — ASX-listed, global general insurance and reinsurance company (national, New Zealand, Asia and United Kingdom search)
  • Head of Property & Casualty (P&C) Reserving, ANZ — one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and insurance (national, New Zealand and Asia search)
  • Executive Director, Service Reform — Office of Finance and Services, NSW Government (national search)
  • General Manager, Transformation x 3 — global media conglomerate (national search)
  • General Manager, Capital Transactions — leading property fund manager (NSW and VIC search)
  • Research Manager, Senior Researcher, Research Associate and Research Analyst — international and boutique executive search firms (NSW and VIC searches)

I hope this has given you a sound introduction to my work. I’d be delighted to discuss your executive search mandate or talent acquisition requirements — please contact me.