Vasil Spassov

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

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

Having worked in Funds Management for four years in London, I relocated to Melbourne in 2009 with my Australian wife and began a career in recruitment, specialising in Financial Services. I joined an international recruitment firm, progressing to Manager of the Financial Services Operations & Specialist team in 2010, partnering with a broad range of clients across Banking, Private Wealth Management, Funds Management, Superannuation and Insurance.

Tom Brown

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

After spending three years within the wealth creation industry, I decided to build on my previous recruitment experience and re-joined the industry in 2011 progressing from Consultant, Senior Consultant to Manager of the Wealth, Banking and Financial Services team for a large Australian recruitment company. In late 2013, I joined Profusion Group as a Senior Consultant and over a 14 month cycle progressively worked to become a Director. I am responsible for managing and growing a broad range of client relationships within the Wealth Management industry.

Chris Gordon

Prior to Profusion Group, I recruited in the Business Projects space for Robert Half and Four Quarters, and as such my network and depth of understanding is extensive.

Tom Mangan

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

I joined Profusion in 2021 and focus on Cyber Security, Infrastructure and Cloud. I enjoy working in recruitment as I appreciate forging long-term relationships with both candidates and clients alike.

Aaron Staunton

I started my recruitment career when I was living in London. Upon returning to Sydney I was given the opportunity to work with Profusion in the Banking and Insurance team, where I look to build strong relationships and offer a tailored service to every candidate and client.

Bat-Elle Kaplan

As a Resourcing Consultant with Profusion Group, I currently work on a variety of roles across business-facing projects – Business Analysts, Project Managers, Change Managers and PMO professionals.

Buwani Piyasiri

I have a keen interest in financial services, recruitment and technology. Over the past five years, I have been recruiting technical roles across software development and application support.

Chris Gray

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

Currently a Resourcing Consultant, I work on a variety of roles across Wealth Services, Financial Planning, as well as Banking & Credit.

Hagan Noronha

I have worked in Technology recruitment for the past 3 years placing IT professionals into positions within the Banking & Financial Services industry. Having lived abroad in multiple countries, I offer an upfront and empathetic approach to both my clients and candidates.

Jet Sim

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.

Matt Kirk

I have worked in the recruitment industry for over 13 years. I have worked in roles progressing from Consultant, Senior Consultant, Principal and Team Leader.

Melanie Risse

I have almost a decade of experience in Account Management and Business Development roles, offering a consultative approach

Mhairi Beaton

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

I bring my clients an authentic, timely and honest service with A Grade candidates.

Patrick Fitzgerald

Having commenced my recruitment career in London in 2005, I have gained over a decade of experience with 8 of these years dedicated to the Financial Services sector in Melbourne.

Rachel Camilleri

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

Ricky is experienced in identifying diverse talent for his clients. With experience working with large financial services organisations to find talent at all levels in recruitment, including Senior Managers and Executive Managers.

Ricky Huynh

My expertise sits within Project Services and Technology, I have worked in this space for over 10 years all within the Australian market.

Samantha Garden

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

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

Rod served as the Chief Executive Officer of Profusion from 2004 to 2021. As an Investment Banker, Rod spent 12 years with Rothschild Australia and NM Rothschild & Sons London, working across four continents in the Derivatives, Foreign Exchange, Fixed Interest and Resource Banking teams. In 1996, he moved to Standard Bank in New York and helped establish its first Resource Banking team.

Rod Jones

Greg has worked in the financial services industry since the late 1970’s with experience in banking, building society, trustee company, funds management and financial planning segments of the market. He has held Executive Management, CEO roles and Non-Executive Directorships across the industry, and led AMP Financial Planning from Oct 2000 to June 2006, and successfully transformed the business into a vibrant and contemporary financial planning business.

Greg Kirk

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