We help growing and established companies appoint exceptional finance talent.

Freshwood is a boutique search and senior level recruitment firm, led by partners, each with at least 20 years of experience.

Please contact us to learn how we can support your business

Key Figures


80+

Years of experience



70-80%

Is repeat business



1100+

Individuals placed



450+

Clients we've helped




From the outset, Freshwood took the time to fully understand our team's needs and the specific skill set we required for each of these key positions. Their deep knowledge of the finance industry was evident throughout the process and enabled them to authoritatively challenge us to broaden our view, which ultimately helped us find the right fit for our roles.



Partner, Global Management Consulting Group


Our approach is personal

and built on decades of experience. 


Every client brief is unique. From commencement, it is essential that we develop a clear understanding of the business model, company culture and the nature of the role. We invest time in understanding the organisational structure, leadership dynamic and what will be expected of the successful candidate.


Alongside technical skills and experience, we assess character, values and working style, recognising that long-term success depends as much on alignment as it does on capability.


We remain closely involved throughout, providing measured market perspective and maintaining focus until the search is concluded.  Our clients are left in no doubt about how seriously we work on their behalf.


A few testimonials below.      



Meet us


We’re a small, highly experienced team with a strong track record in executive search and senior management level selection.  We listen carefully, advise with knowledge, willingly offer our opinion, challenge when necessary, and we work at pace without compromise. 



We are 'people people' and we genuinely enjoy what we do.

Phil Grinhaff

I originally trained as an accountant in the late ’90s and, with some timely advice, came to the conclusion that a CFO role probably wasn’t in my future. I moved into recruitment, where I focused on helping accountants transition into investment banking.


25+ years on, I now specialise in helping growing and established companies appoint exceptional finance talent - from Senior Manager to CFO level.


Married with 3 children, I live in South Bucks. When not at home, I'm on a rugby touchline, a cricket boundary, or my road bike tackling the Chiltern Hills.


Phil Grinhaff

Partner


Fiona Hartfield

My early career was spent with large high volume recruitment agencies, but 15 years ago I made the decision to move into the boutique search and selection sector. I wanted the opportunity to offer candidates and clients a more bespoke personal service. I've never looked back.


I have an in-depth knowledge of my clients, having repeatedly worked with many over the years. In my opinion, understanding a company’s culture, is essential to running a successful search. 


Outside of work, I love the outdoors and can often be found running and cycling on the South Downs.


Fiona Hartfield

Partner

Charlie Jaggard

Charlie has spent more than 25 years in executive search, assessment and coaching.  In that time he has met thousands of executives and knows what makes an outstanding leader. 


He is passionate about providing expert assessment and coaching services to improve clients’ performance through their leadership talent.


Suzanne Day

Since 1999 Suzanne has worked with global technology vendors building their leadership teams across Australia, New Zealand and beyond. With twenty-five years’ experience in search and selection and a specialisation in the technology sector, Suzanne has built

a network and reputation which gives the firm access to the best possible talent.


Local and global corporations look to Suzanne for crisp guidance to get their desired outcomes. Her clients know her for her quick wit, laser-sharp focus on details, exemplary networks across the region, absolute discretion, and commitment to results.


Suzanne Day

Partner, APAC


James Young

James leads the Asia Pacific Financial Services practice and is based in Sydney. He is a member of the firm’s Board Practice and partners on various senior-level assignments.


James is closely involved in several of the firm’s key client relationships in the region. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and currently serves as Secretary & Treasurer for the AESC Council of Asia Pacific & Middle East.


James and his team have successfully completed mandates in Retail, Investment and Corporate Banking, Fintech and Big Data & Advanced Analytics with Australian, UK, US, and Japanese listed corporations.


James Young

Partner, APAC

Charlie Jaggard

Charlie has spent more than 25 years in executive search, assessment and coaching.  In that time he has met thousands of executives and knows what makes an outstanding leader. 


He is passionate about providing expert assessment and coaching services to improve clients’ performance through their leadership talent.


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