Andrew Smith

Managing Director | Executive Search

About:

Andrew is the co-founder and Managing Director of Allura Partners, leading the firm's Executive Search division and working closely with the operational leaders in the business to drive performance, growth and continuous improvement.

With a successful track record placing C-suite executives across private equity-backed, ASX listed, and private companies in Australia and New Zealand, Andrew leverages his knowledge and extensive networks to engage talent, implement effective strategies, and provide management solutions for his clients.

Before entering recruitment, Andrew established two businesses, held senior operational roles in multi-site and software companies in the UK, managed large teams, led growth strategies, and boosted revenue. Transitioning to recruitment in 2010, he led and expanded teams for a global recruitment company before joining Allura Partners in 2017.

Under Andrew’s leadership, Allura Partners has become a trusted name in executive search, recruitment, and business transformation, driven by values such as integrity, dependability, and a commitment to results.

The company's growth has been acknowledged by its consecutive listings on the Australian Financial Review Fast100 in 2022 and 2023.

Interests:

Andrew loves golf, travel and a decent red wine!

Specialities:

Executive Search, Accounting & Finance

  • "Andrew is always very positive, encouraging, and responsive but also realistic in managing expectations. It is this authenticity and his personable style that makes him exceptional in his role."

    Des Hammond, Head of Finance

  • "The Allura Partners team, led by Adrian and Andrew, listened to our brief and delivered a suite of CFO candidates that met our needs and enabled Workpac to move swiftly to appoint our preferred candidate."

    David Baxby, Chairman

  • "What I like about Andrew is his spot-on intuition with both people and companies to make the right connection. This, combined with his trusting and authentic approach, sets him apart from others I have worked with. He was an important guide for my Chief People Officer role, and now a great guide on the client side helping us fill key roles. The Allura team has also been very professional and easy to work with.”

    Rachel Corrales

  • "Andrew is a great operator. He understand the needs of his clients very well and carefully matches them with the skills and needs of each candidate. Andrew was able to help me find my next CFO opportunity in Private Equity. He had a very good understanding of my experiences, strengths and more importantly what I was looking for in my next role. It was also very clear he understood the needs of his clients as we instantly made a connection in our first meeting. He was able to manage the process efficiently and effectively and as they say the rest is history. What I love about Andrew is his attentiveness in replying to correspondence whether it be an email or phone call. I find this to be rare in this industry. I would highly recommend Andrew to any future clients looking for the right person to join their organisation or any candidate looking for their next opportunity."

    Peter Tang

  • "Andrew is personable and you instantly feel at ease with him. He seems to have a good understanding of what his clients require from a candidate and which candidates would be best suited to be put forward. He quickly determined my strengths and what I was looking for in my next position. Although it took some time for the right position to present itself, he kept in contact with me and was always available for a chat. What really impressed me about Andrew is that he never "talked down" to you like many other recruiters. He had already "sold" you to the clients and then left it to you to finish the good work. I would highly recommend Andrew from a candidates perspective and would recommend him to my colleague's without hesitation."

    Annette Abrahams

  • "Andrew assisted us with our CFO search . It was always going to be a demanding assignment given the fast pace of the business and the need to find someone who was a senior finance executive with experience in both mid cap ASX businesses and private equity. The range of candidates Andrew brought to the table was quite outstanding. He assisted us in navigating a comprehensive screening process with multiple stakeholders in a timely manner . We are very pleased with both the process and the outcome."

    Paul Waterson

  • “Andrew and the team at Allura, in my view are the most professional executive search firm that I have worked with, they not only help find the right candidate but also assisted with advising a well structured management incentive scheme. I would recommend Allura to any person seeking an executive hire.”

    Zac Zheng

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