We’re respected and experienced leaders. Like you.
We are experts and trusted advisors, sharing our knowledge and experiences in human capital, leadership development, workforce solutions and executive recruitment.
From the back office to the boardroom, we know what it takes for leaders to succeed.
Envision
We’re a leadership advisory firm dedicated to connecting exceptional executives and emerging leaders with forward-thinking organisations ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work.
Driven by bold thinking and genuine curiosity, we go the extra mile to ensure the right people and the right organisations come together—precisely when it matters most.
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We work as true partners, deeply committed to delivering an exceptional candidate experience, offering a high-touch, concierge-level service more often reserved for the most discerning customers.
We recognise that even the smallest interactions can significantly impact a leader’s confidence, decision-making, and overall success.
Our adaptive, all-inclusive approach is why many of our region’s most admired enterprises choose to partner with us.
Enhance
Getting the best from your people at every level is key to sustainable competitive advantage.
Our experts will help to prepare your organisation for the rapidly evolving future of work with targeted skills development for your people.
Luminary with transformational industry leaders to deliver targeted performance coaching with sustainable results for organisations and individual leaders alike.
A word from our founder.
Russell Fairbanks ⎜Managing Director, Luminary
Luminary has established itself as Queensland’s most respected and experienced leadership advisors, trusted to deliver on complex, high-profile and sensitive projects. Managing Director Russell Fairbanks shares the ethos behind Luminary.
Welcome to Luminary
At Luminary, we aim to disrupt the traditional model, combining cutting-edge search techniques with a rigorous, multi-stage assessment process to ensure every senior executive appointment is a catalyst for your organisation’s success.
Our experienced team works as true partners, deeply committed to delivering an exceptional candidate experience, offering a high-touch, concierge-level service more often reserved for the most discerning customers.
Our evaluations extend well beyond technical skills. We assess values, leadership style, and decision-making capacity, seeking CulturalAdd rather than mere organisational fit.
How do we do it?
We identify patterns across interviews, environments, and real-world scenarios to surface true leadership potential. And our commitment continues well beyond the appointment; we report, monitor, check in, and remain a trusted partner long after your new leader is in place.
This is why we’re recognised as Queensland’s most respected and experienced human capital advisors. With Luminary, you gain more than advisors; you gain a strategic partner dedicated to precision, insight, and enduring leadership impact.
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Russell Fairbanks - Managing Director
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Megan Mailman - Managing Partner, HR Advisory
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Jane Ellis - Managing Partner, Executive & Boards
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Jon Hottot - Senior Partner, Executive & Boards
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David Reynolds - Senior Partner
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Tom Mangan - Senior Partner
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Kerry Larkin - Senior Associate
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Rachel Trombin - Associate
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Bruno Costa - Associate
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Kendall Soich - Head of CX & Strategy
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Matilda Underhill - Marketing & Brand
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Emily Eden - Customer Experience
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Shannon Keys - Customer Experience
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Ann Garcia - Customer Experience
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Michaela De Ocampo - Customer Experience
What We Stand For
Luminary (n): A person who stands out in their field and lights the way for others.
We recognise the need for quality leadership and the impact this has on community outcomes. Luminary work with transformational and inspirational leaders to deliver sustainable results for business and society. With people – our candidates, our clients, and our staff – at the core of everything we do, we live these values:
Be curious
Challenge the status quo, be brave, be curious - ask lots and lots of questions. If necessity is the mother of invention, curiosity is the mother of innovation. We are all about innovation.
Future-focused
We believe in brighter futures for all. We believe in the creative and collaborative powers of people to achieve great things. We search for and shine a light on these qualities within our candidates, clients, and ourselves.
Remain agile
We take smart, reflexive action to keep up with the rapid pace of globalisation and advancements in technology. We keep our clients and candidates abreast of the changing marketplace and prepare them for the future of work in Australia.
Be bold, be brave
We are a fast-paced company, we never stay quiet. We are straightforward and stay open-minded, looking for opportunities that are ever-present.
Believe in believe
Do good by being good. Pay it forward. Be humble. Collaborate. Seek opportunities for improvement. Change the why in why we work.
