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Matt Bennett

CEO, Sydney

02 9240 6300

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Tom Galletta

Head of Finance & Operations, Sydney

0404 444 707

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Simone Mears

Co-founder and Managing Director, Sydney

Specialist in Financial Services
Executive Appointments
Board Appointments

02 9240 6350

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Ashton Bilbie

Co-founder and Managing Director, Sydney

Funds Management - Sales (Retail/Insto)
Funds Management - Investment (CIO, Portfolio Managers, Analysts, Team lifts)

02 9240 6370

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Sam Holliday

Divisional Director, Specialist Recruitment, Sydney

Business Analysis
Project / Program / Portfolio Management
Continuous Improvement

02 9240 6356

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Our Team

Meet our team of market leading recruiters and executive search professionals, coaches and administrators.

Matt has worked in the recruitment industry since the early 1990’s with experience across financial services, technology, commerce and industry in both temporary and permanent recruitment.

Matt Bennett

Tom Galletta

I co-founded Profusion Group in 2004 with Rod Jones, Ashton Bilbie and Alison Loader. I am Managing Director of our Executive Search practice – pac executive and a Director of Profusion Group.

Simone Mears

In 2005 I founded Profusion Group with Rod Jones, Simone Mears and Alison Loader. Since then I have been the Co-Head of our recruitment business. Day to day I am responsible for leading a team of recruiters who service clients and candidates across the Funds Management, Superannuation and Insurance sectors.

Ashton Bilbie

Prior to commencing with Profusion Group, I worked in the Funds Management industry in Luxembourg, UK and Australia. After a period of globe-trotting, I migrated to Australia permanently and joined Profusion Group where I now lead the Business Projects team.

Sam Holliday

In 2007, I joined Profusion Group as a Senior Consultant specialising in Funds Management recruitment. Partnering with a broad range of clients I have enjoyed working with the big global through to the start-up organisations.

David Ashton

With over 10 years experience within the Sydney IT Recruitment market placing candidates at all levels, I place a massive emphasis on working with customers in an open and honest manner to provide a consultative approach to recruitment.

Hayden Lines

Over 15 years of recruitment experience in Accounting for the Financial Services with an established network of senior and mid-level candidates and strong track record of success. I have always aimed to provide honest and helpful feedback even if that meant missing out on an opportunity, many of my clients have worked with me for a number of years and know that they will always get unbiased and well educated advice from me.

Will Reep

I am a Director and senior member of pac executive responsible for the appointment of “C” Suite, General and Senior Management as well as Specialist, and Technical roles across Insurance and Superannuation.

Garry Medland

Corey Babich

As a local Australian 360° recruiter with over 11 years IT experience, I’ve been extremely privileged to have worked with some really impressive clients who are at the top of their game. Recruitment for me, is a passion. I enjoy placing local and international stand out candidates within Technology and Digital roles in Melbourne across a wide variety of Technology sectors.

David Marshall

Edem offer’s clients a personalised experience, each client relationship she forms is as unique as the client themselves. She doesn’t believe in a one size fits all approach, but she tailors every part of her processes to suit the clients needs and personality.

Edem Dokli

I am a global executive search researcher experienced in identifying diverse, top talent for Executive, and senior management roles across a wide range of industries

Edua Potor

Ishpreet Singh

James Ardma

I began my recruitment career on a working holiday visa in the UK. Working across the Compliance and Internal Audit space within the London insurance market I developed my interest in financial services and recruitment. Upon returning home to Sydney I was given the opportunity to join the Business Projects team here at Profusion.

Jillian Hunter

Originally from Wales in the UK, I relocated to Sydney in 2007, and joined the recruitment world, specialising in Information Technology and Projects within Banking and Financial Services. I progressed to Manage a small IT Recruitment team, before moving into internal Recruitment with a large Global insurer, leading a National team whilst remaining hands-on in heading up the IT Recruitment portfolio.

Jonny Jameson

I joined Profusion Group in October 2017 supporting the Finance Manager on a part time basis.

Julie Nash

A qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive, diversified work experience gained over more than a decade. Having joined Profusion in 2008 as Finance Manager, the role has provided me exposure and knowledge of the business framework in the recruitment industry.

Kaizad Variava

After 10 year’s experience within the Recruitment Industry with roles ranging from Resourcer to Consultant I joined Profusion Group in March 2014 to take on the role of Corporate Support Manager. This role offers both variety and continued development and sees me mainly supporting the business from an Administration perspective, managing the Support function and looking after the overall office environment.

Kelli Bates

While studying my Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Resources and Industrial Relations I worked part time as a Sales Consultant within the construction industry, before relocating to Sydney in 2013. My first job in Australia was with QPL Recruitment in a hybrid role before quickly being promoted into a Consultant position, and then joined Profusion Group in January 2014. For both companies I have specialised within Wealth Management Recruitment, enabling me to build a very strong network within this niche market.

Kimberley Wenn

I have 6 years’ experience in the Recruitment industry in the UK, this has been spent across different industries but with a primary focus on the IT sector.

Lewis Ball

People have always been the centre of what I do, with a background in HR and various recruitment Agencies my core value is treat others the way you’d like to be treated. I’m huge on communication and building long lasting relationships.

Madi Gillespie

I have worked with technology based recruitment since 2014, predominantly recruiting Developers.

I have 8 years of recruitment experience, out of which 5 years were in Australia and 3 years were in Singapore. I have covered roles in Australia (ANZ), Asia (Singapore, New Zealand, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia) and US.

Michelle Tan

I was introduced into recruitment in 2018 while working as an HR as a coordinator in the Retail Industry. During my time as a coordinator, I developed strong interpersonal and communication skills which enable me to build strong relationships with my candidates and clients.

Nabeelah Junaideen

With over 3 years of experience within recruitment along with a background in the financial services/superannuation, I have a strong understanding of what our clients want and need, as well as the ability to identify talent that stands out in the industry.

Nicole Darmanin

I have over 10 years of experience in customer service and over 3 years of experience in administration, I’m always willing to help in any way that I can to ensure a smooth experience for customers/clients.

Racheal Hayward

I have been with Profusion for 5 years. After initially joining as a temp, I was offered the role of Contractor Care Manager and have spent the last 4 years growing the team and implementing new processes that benefit our consultants but most importantly the Profusion contractors.

Rebecca Johnston

Simone Darmanin

Originally from Nelson New Zealand, I relocated to Sydney in June 2016 to take up a position in recruitment as a Recruitment Resourcer within financial services Information technology. Here I was taught the foundations of recruitment initially being more candidate facing with my purpose being to connecting expert talent in the market with high calibre clients. In mid-2017 I was lucky enough to be offered the opportunity to join Profusion Group as a Consultant, where I am now able to continue building on my knowledge and experience in the business projects space. Throughout my introduction to recruitment I have found a passion in talking with professional candidates and helping them find there next life changing career move. Whether that be in a permanent position, or a long term contract in the project transformation space.

Taylor Scott

Tina Lin

Trent Dobson

I have five years industry experience working in Compliance and Operational Risk for OCBC London. In addition I have six years’ experience in recruiting Risk, Compliance, Policy, Governance and Regulatory staff across both Private and Public Sectors.

Vasil Spassov

Victor Yan

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