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	Lloyd Smith Group Chief Executive BA (Distinction), Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia. Councillor, AbaF. Member, AICD. Corporate Member, AIM. Lloyd Smith has over 25 years experience in senior level executive search and human resources consulting within key industry sectors throughout Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and the United Kingdom. His extensive experience in the recruitment of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chairman and Non-Executive Director roles, including expertise in corporate governance assignments involving structure, strategy and Board composition, have established his reputation as one of the Asia Pacific region’s premier human resource professionals.
	Michael McAnearney Chief Executive, International Business BPsych, University of Western Australia. Member, AICD, Corporate Member, AIM. Michael McAnearney has forged senior executive relationships within a broad range of industries, most notably the mining and oil & gas sectors. Michael McAnearney has led Gerard Daniels throughout regional locations of Europe, Middle East & Africa and The Americas and is responsible for international development of the business.
	Andrew Mann Managing Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa BSc (Hons), Southampton University, UK. Area of Specialisation Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing, Consumer Services, Supply Chain Management, Business to Business Services, Retail Financial Services Andrew Mann has a comprehensive background in international executive search for global clients in a range of industry sectors including; oil & gas, mining, utilities, infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, supply chain management and business to business services. Andrew commenced his career with British Steel before moving to Mitsui, the Japanese trading firm. Andrew spent a number of years in oilfield services, supplying goods and services to international oil & gas operators.
	Alison Gaines Global Practice Leader, Board Consulting Human Resource Planning BA (Hons), MA (Public Policy), Murdoch University, Western Australia. LLB, University of Western Australia. Exec Cert, Fin & Acc. Member, Corporate Governance Committee, Law Council Australia. Member, Board of Trustees, Francis Burt Law Education Centre Fellow, AICD. Fellow, AIM. Alison Gaines joined Gerard Daniels after 9 years as Chief Executive Officer of the Law Society of Western Australia. A State Finalist for the Telstra Business Women’s Award in 2000 and Inaugural Winner of the International Travelling Scholarship in 1999, Alison’s experience includes over 15 years in public sector, corporate strategic human resources, policy advisory and in tertiary lecturing roles.
	Jennifer Grove Managing Consultant BA, University of Western Australia. Area of Specialisation Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, Business Unit Leader, Executive General Managers Jennifer is a former adviser from the Office of the Attorney General and an experienced journalist.
	Paul Howard Managing Consultant BSc (Metallurgy) Hons, University of Queensland, Australia. CMP, GAICD. Area of Specialisation Mining/Mineral Processing, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Telecommunications & Technology, Marketing/Business Development Paul has a long background in technical and commercial roles across Australia including major oil & gas groups. He acts for groups throughout Australia and Asia.
	Beau Yorke Managing Consultant BBus (HR & Psych), Edith Cowan University, Western Australia. Area of Specialisation Oil & Gas, Engineering, Commercial Professionals Beau has significant experience in both Asia Pacific and EMEA regions within the infrastructure, construction, oil & gas and mining sectors. After five years as a search consultant with Gerard Daniels in Perth, Beau relocated to Gerard Daniels, London to further his career in the EMEA region. Beau continued his career relocating to the Houston office further enhancing his international experience.
	Kate Lynch Senior Consultant BA (Psych), Edith Cowan University, Western Australia. Area of Specialisation Human Resources, Health, Safety & Environment, Sales & Marketing, Property Kate has relevant experience recruiting professionals across the Property, Recruitment, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing and Finance sectors, building business for boutique organisations and the second largest international recruitment provider globally.
	Ryan Mason Consultant BM&PR, BBehSci, University of Notre Dame, Western Australia. Area of Specialisation Finance, Engineering & Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Ryan has relevant experience recruiting professionals across the Commercial, Finance, Oil & Gas, Engineering and Infrastructure sectors.
	David Cowan Managing Consultant BSc (Hons), University of Leeds, UK. Area of Specialisation Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure, Utilities David has significant experience in conducting international executive search mandates in energy, natural resources and infrastructure. He has a track record of successfully completing assignments from Board to Head of Function levels in General, Financial, Operational, Commercial and Technical management.
	Kenneth Baillie Managing Consultant BA Business Studies, Aberdeen University, UK. Area of Specialisation Oil & Gas, Energy Services and Technology, Energy Related Investment Banking & Private Equity, Renewable Energy Kenneth has significant experience working on UK and International executive search assignments within the Energy & Natural Resources sector. Kenneth has worked successfully with a range of large Operators and Service Companies and additionally has an excellent track record of Board Level appointments.
	Kevin Bishop Managing Consultant MBA, Kingston University, UK. BSc (Applied Physics), University of Durham, UK. Area of Specialisation Mining, Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering, Technology, Professional Services Kevin has significant global experience in executive search at the most senior levels across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Prior to joining Gerard Daniels, Kevin was Group Head of Resourcing and Talent for the global mining giant Anglo American and earlier in his career was Group Head of Resourcing for BG Group. Prior to these roles, Kevin worked with two major international search firms for a period of eight years, based out of London. He started his career in Telecommunications with British Telecom.
	Andrew Willson Senior Consultant BSc (Geography & Geology), The University of Birmingham, UK. Area of Specialisation Energy and Mining, Infrastructure and Civil Engineering, Transportation and Construction, UK Rail Sector Andrew has significant experience recruiting complex senior level assignments through executive search and advertised selection. Prior to joining Gerard Daniels, Andrew specialised in recruitment within the transportation market, primarily within the UK rail sector.
	Justin Wharton Senior Consultant BA (Hons) Geography, The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. Area of Specialisation Energy, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Mining, Power & Infrastructure, Private Equity Justin has significant experience executing complex senior level international assignments and has worked within a number of functional disciplines including business development, commercial, principal investment and finance, engineering, operations & maintenance and asset management. Prior to joining Gerard Daniels, Justin worked for a boutique executive search firm dedicated to the renewable energy and clean technology sectors.

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