Our Vision

With his outgoing nature and action-oriented approach, Andrew realised recruitment was the ideal career for him, and he wasted no time in establishing himself in the industry – firstly at a global recruitment business, and subsequently at a reputable local firm, where he worked with Stuart to set up their Change and Transformation offering. Over the years, Andrew has been consistently recognised for his exceptional performance and earned a reputation for delivering quality results with the utmost efficiency.

Those who have worked with Andrew will describe him as someone who ‘tells it like it is’ – a statement that he’s the first to agree with! However, Andrew’s competitive drive is balanced out by his equally strong desire to do what’s best for his clients and candidates, and he’ll never compromise until that outcome has been reached. Social and family-orientated by nature, Andrew enjoys working with ambitious people who share his values, positive energy, and sense of fun.

A natural leader with a great sense of insight, Stuart has always enjoyed the art of problem-solving that comes with his work in recruitment. After starting his career in the United Kingdom, Stuart moved to Australia in 2000, accepting a role leading the banking and financial services division for a global recruitment business – and it was here that he first encountered Andrew Lance. After working together for a decade, Stuart and Andrew moved to establish a new division at a local boutique firm – and thanks to their leadership, this became the strongest and most profitable part of the business.

Over the years, Stuart has been recognised as a top performer who builds high performing teams whilst instilling a great culture. Now as co-founder of Lanson, he is harnessing his exceptional knowledge and experience to create a thriving culture that rewards performance and authenticity. Considered and strategic in his approach, Stuart derives great satisfaction from adding value to the lives of the people he works with, whether it’s by supporting a candidate’s professional development or bringing exciting talent to a client’s team. As the world continues to evolve, Stuart looks forward to pushing the boundaries to ensure that Lanson is always a force to be reckoned with.

Curious and creatively-minded, Kylie has focused her recruitment career on understanding the intricacies of the digital world. Having spent several years at leading recruitment firms, she has specialised in software development, product and design – and along the way, worked with clients ranging from government groups, to businesses in start-up or scale-up mode.

Kylie’s diverse experience has given her a strong technical grounding and a unique perspective on how the various dimensions of digital converge. Most importantly, it’s sparked a passion for design that drives Kylie every day: even when she’s not at work, she can often be found at Sydney Design Thinking Group events, broadening her outlook via new interactions and inspiration.

Since joining Lanson Partners as a Senior Consultant in early 2023, Kylie has worked alongside Stuart Jackson to strengthen and expand the product and design side of our business. Relationship-driven and detail-oriented, she is generous in sharing market knowledge, always takes the time to listen, and is never satisfied until she’s found exactly the right alignment between candidate, client and job opportunity.

Andrew’s recruitment career began immediately after he graduated from university in Manchester, UK, in 2014. Since moving to Australia the following year, he has worked for a diverse range of clients, ranging from financial services, to professional services, projects & technology. The common thread for Andrew has been technology, and the crucial role it plays in business: as a recruiter, this is his key focus and specialty.

A relentless lateral thinker, Andrew enjoys working with all types of businesses to understand their unique challenges – and finding ways to address them with the right technology and talent. From transformation to diversification, Andrew is skilled at building teams to support business change agendas, and enhance efficiency, performance and communication.

A member of the Lanson team since early 2021, Andrew brings with him a deep knowledge of the tech sector, a consultative approach, and an open mind. Ever inquisitive and always keen to learn, Andrew finds nothing more satisfying than unravelling his clients’ problems, and finding unexpected ways to solve them – adding sustainable value to the broader business in the process.

Hayley was drawn to the world of recruitment by the inherent potential to positively impact people’s lives – and, eight years on, this remains her driving passion. Kicking off her recruitment journey in the tough London market, Hayley forged a successful career at Investigo, where she helped establish the Change and Transformation mid-tier challenger banking desk – and ultimately became the company’s top biller.

Having been sold the ‘Australian dream’ by her Aussie husband, Hayley relocated to Sydney in 2018, where she joined a local firm and met Stuart Jackson, Andrew Lance and Ben Townson. In 2020, she joined them at Lanson, bringing her strong network and customer focus to the team. Hayley has a talent for tapping into the true potential of every candidate, and finding opportunities that perfectly suit their personality and goals. Hard-working, professional and personable, she enjoys nothing more than making lasting connections – and helping to change futures along the way.

Hailing from the UK, Emily gained a First in Public Relations and Communications at university, before starting her professional career in PR and Sales. A case of wanderlust brought her to Australia in 2017, and it was here that she found both a new home and a new niche in the fast-paced recruitment industry. Having volunteered for several NGOs over the years – including in the disability care sector – Emily found that consulting was the perfect way to combine her love of helping others, and her need to challenge herself.

Emily’s first consulting role saw her build an internal talent management platform within a construction company from the ground up, including all the related systems and processes. In 2022, she was ready to add a new string to her bow, and joined Lanson Partners to assist with the evolution of the business. Working closely with the rest of our Technology team, Emily is responsible for marketing all things software development, and has relished the opportunity to grow her knowledge and skillset.

While Emily’s career journey has been far from linear, a common theme has been communication. Perceptive, people-focused and resilient, Emily can connect with a vast range of people, and is skilled at breaking down concepts into terms that can be easily understood. In the world of technology, which is complex and ever-evolving, her forward-thinking approach is definitely an asset. Whether she is helping a candidate unlock their potential, or finding the perfect new recruit for a growing business, Emily can be counted on to push the boundaries until she reaches, if not surpasses, her goal.

Highly motivated and ambitious, Daniel wasted no time beginning his career upon leaving school. A year in a high pressure tele sales environment equipped him with exceptional communication skills, and cemented his desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment. When the opportunity to move into recruitment arose, he seized it with both hands.

Prior to joining Lanson in 2022, Daniel spent several years at one of Australia’s leading recruitment consultancies, where he specialised in Accounting and Finance before moving across into Project Delivery. A quick learner with a relentless work ethic, Daniel rose quickly through the ranks – and when he joined Lanson as a Senior Consultant, he brought dynamic energy and drive to the team.

While Daniel prides himself on working swiftly to achieve great outcomes, nothing is more important to him that building relationships with his clients and candidates. By taking the time to ask the right questions and listening closely to the answers, Daniel manages to build rapport with everyone he deals with – and find the solution that’s genuinely best for them.

After growing up in Yorkshire, James studied economics at the University of Edinburgh, and upon graduating, landed a position working in credit risk at the Royal Bank of Scotland. However, it wasn’t long before the sunny shores of Australia beckoned – and in 2010, James took the plunge and moved to Sydney. After taking a job with Macquarie Bank, James saw the scope that a recruitment career could offer and joined a leading global form, where he quickly realised he’d found his niche.

Since then, James has built a strong reputation and solid network, largely due to his focus on enduring long-term relationships. He has also developed a deep understanding of the technical nuances of more complex finance and treasury roles, and the commercial context in which they sit. A member of Lanson since 2021, he is relishing the opportunity to help build the business and its culture from the ground up, and help clients and candidates form connections that bring enduring value to everyone.

Born in London’s East End, Josh moved to the sunny shores of Spain aged 13, where he attended a local, Spanish school. Largely due to career opportunities, though partly to down to his inability to tan, Josh returned to London where he completed a Diploma in Electronics, before embarking on a decade-long career within Banking/Broking Operations – gaining valuable experience at BNP Paribas, J M Finn and Olivetree Financial.

When an opportunity arose to set up Olivetree’s Sydney Operations, and to further punish his ginger skin, Josh made the move to Sydney, where he went on to expand his local experience by working in Middle Office roles at Deutsche Bank and ANZ.

Often taking calls from recruiters covering him on jobs not entirely relevant to his experience, Josh saw an opportunity to apply his knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills to a new career in recruitment, where he spent 5.5 years working with a highly-respected, Sydney-based boutique firm, focusing on Accounting and Finance within Financial Services.

Attracted by their excellent reputation, Josh joined Lanson Partners in February ‘24, where he focuses on Finance & Treasury within Financial Services. Josh prioritises transparency, building trust and doing what’s best for his candidates & clients. Josh covers the Sydney market remotely from Perth (where he lives with his wife and 2 children), making frequent trips for catch-ups. He remains untanned.

Born and bred on the small Channel Island of Guernsey, Matthew has always valued the importance of human connections – and this openness and curiosity have proven to be incredibly useful throughout his career. Awarded a scholarship by Northern Trust, Matthew went on to study Business and Management at the University of Exeter. Upon graduating, he was initially drawn to the financial services sector, and spent more than a decade working for top tier global financial institutions in Guernsey and London before accepting a role at JP Morgan in Sydney.

Matthew’s subsequent transition to recruitment was inspired by his passion for building long-term relationships, and his fascination with the rapidly-evolving tech sector. Rather than pursue a more straightforward recruitment career, Matthew threw himself into the extremely complex, challenging world of cyber security, and went on to establish one of Australia’s leading cyber recruitment practices.

In early 2021, he joined former colleagues Andrew Lance and Stuart Jackson at Lanson, where he continues to specialise in cyber security whilst developing a broader technology offering for the firm. Whether he’s scouting for rare talent or helping a candidate progress their career, Matthew approaches every situation with a level head and long-term view – and he finds nothing more satisfying getting an outcome that’s just right for everyone involved.

Matt has a fire inside that no one can extinguish. Starting in recruitment just a few years ago, it didn’t take long for him to totally light up. Working in one of Australia’s leading talent acquisition firms, Matt’s tireless work ethic and outstanding communication skills landed him an impressive five promotions in just 3.5 years, quickly moving him through the ranks from Trainee Consultant to Managing Consultant and setting him up for a promising career within the industry.

Prior to recruitment, Matt worked in a range of highly competitive sales roles, including event sales and door-to-door energy vending, all experiences that armed him with perseverance and relationship building skills well beyond his years. It felt natural when the opportunity came to transition into a new industry, as Matt had always viewed recruitment as the ultimate sales process, when, if done right, everyone is triumphant – the client, the talent and the recruiter.

In today’s world of digital profiles and screen-based communication, Matt prides himself on an old school conversation-led approach. Through sheer energy and effort (Matt is rarely off the phone!), Matt has built a live ecosystem of quality tech candidates, which he is continuously updating, browsing and matching back to his client’s needs. Constantly talking to people in the market is the only way to keep ahead of the fast paced, highly technical and ever evolving niche of Tech, QA and Data.

After Matt has nailed your brief, he’ll ensure a positive onboarding experience and then get to work on your next challenge. When there’s a few moments spare, you’ll find him in the gym, watching the footy (he’s England’s only AFL fan) or snorkelling in one of Sydney’s beautiful coves.

Hailing from the South-East of England, Henry graduated from Bournemouth University with a BA (Hons) in Finance and Business. After a placement year in a Financial Control role, he began his recruitment career in a specialist regulatory compliance search firm in the UK which gave him a new passion – to make a genuine contribution to the integrity of the recruitment sector. In 2016, he relocated to Sydney where he helped to develop and grow a team within his niche for a large global recruitment agency.

Henry’s curiosity and genuine passion in the legal, risk and compliance sector is matched only by his willingness to share his time and knowledge. He prides himself on treating clients and candidates well, building long-term relationships on the hallmarks of approachability, honesty, care and consistency. In 2023, he moved over to Lanson Partners as Practice Lead. This was in part thanks to his affinity with the values we live every day – doing the right thing, always playing as a team, and delivering on promises as evidenced by his support in developing the careers of his candidates and helping protect his clients mitigate their everchanging risks. When he’s not in the office trying to combat financial crime, you’ll find him spending time with his growing family and waking up early to catch the premier league football.

Madi’s recruitment capabilities are the payoff from a well-rounded career spanning different organisations, sectors and countries. Whether working client-side in HR or as a consultant in a leading recruitment firm, Madi’s path has always been helping people. The reason? She’s compassionate and loves solving puzzles. Clients love her because she’s walked in their shoes and authentically understands their processes and goals. They know she won’t stop until she delivers them a gem.

With over six years recruitment experience spanning fashion, hospitality, accounting, government and IT, Madi has spent the last four years in the legal, risk and compliance niche. Her success in this sector comes down to her active listening, always being solution-focused and a sincere commitment to building relationships with candidates over many months before placing them.

Empathy and grace overflow in abundance to Madi’s personal life too, where she spends her spare time as the NSW Chairperson for the Australia Vietnam Volunteers Resource Group (AVVRG) – a charity organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian aid in Vietnam, including cataract surgeries and support for victims of Agent Orange. Then, if there’s any spare time after all of this, she also loves to ride horses and dance. But not at the same time.

Highly organised, hard-working and straight-shooting, Lenka is the glue that holds the Lanson team together. As Business Manager and Researcher, Lenka handles everything that happens behind the scenes at Lanson, from managing the payroll, to establishing processes and systems.

Originally from the Czech Republic, Lenka came to Australia as a fresh-faced eighteen year old, with the intention of studying English before returning home to Europe. That plan was ruined in the final semester of her International Business degree, when she met her now-husband, who convinced her to stay. After landing a PA role for a leading recruitment firm, Lenka has built a successful career as an admin whiz, personal assistant and mum of two – and she’s been a key member of the Lanson team since early 2021. With her resilience, sense of humour and down-to-earth attitude, Lenka can always be counted on to get the job done, whatever and whenever it may be.