Allan Marks is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading executive search consultants. In addition to his background in finance, he has extensive experience in the executive search industry throughout Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America as well as Australia. Allan focuses on CEO and C-level appointments and board roles. He is a member of the Boyden World Corporation Board and is the Regional Leader of the CEO and Board Services Practice for APAC. Professional Focus Over 30 years’ experience in executive search and selection recruitment in Asia/Pacific, Europe and North America APAC Regional Leader of the CEO & Board Services Practice Manages search assignments for boards and senior executive teams, including CEO and C-level appointments as well as board roles Broad experience in a variety of industries: industrials (transportation, infrastructure, energy, mining, manufacturing, engineering, construction, utilities, etc), professional and financial services Clients include large and mid-sized public companies, subsidiaries of global organisations, professional services firms, private equity firms, investment funds and substantial private companies Track record of successful appointments in a range of C-level roles, including CEOs and CFOs, as well as partners, independent board directors and chairs Business Expertise Strong commercial background in both public and privately owned organisations Extensive board experience (domestic and international) including IPOs and acquisitions Chair experience for an international board Co-founder and Managing Director of present firm Managing Director of one of Australia’s largest publicly listed executive search firms Managing Director at one of the world’s largest executive search and selection firms: established Australian operations and served as an international board member Started career within a chartered accounting firm in London Practice Membership Global Industrial Practices Industrial​​ Global Cross-Sector Practices CEO & Board Services, Regional Leader, APAC Private Equity & Venture Capital Professional Services Additional Expertise Consumer & Retail Mining and Primary Materials Infrastructure and Transportation Industrial Manufacturing Supply Chain and Logistics Energy Education & Certifications Bachelor of Social Science and Economics (Hons) from University of London (UK)