Headquarters:

60 Cremorne Street, Cremorne, VIC 3121

Year founded:

1998

Number of employees:

3,000

Phone:

02 9366 700

Email:

sharon.elding@myriota.com

Website:

seek.com.au

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/seek

“Working here is more than just a job – it’s a career within a dynamic, nurturing and supportive family”

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Ian Narev

Chief Executive Officer, Director

Emmett Sheppard

Group Executive, Corporate Strategy and Investments

Grant Wright

Group Executive, Artificial Intelligence

Leadership

Ian Narev is the managing director and chief executive officer of SEEK. He commenced both roles on 1 July 2021. He joined SEEK in April 2019 in the dual roles of chief operating officer and CEO of Asia Pacific and Americas. Before joining the company, he spent 11 years at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), where he was chief executive officer and managing director from 2011 to 2018. Prior to joining CBA, he was a partner at McKinsey & Company. Narev is also the non-executive chair of New Zealand Rugby Commercial Limited, and has non-executive board roles in education and medical research. Prior board roles include Sydney Theatre Company, where he was chair from 2016 to 2023. Narev holds a Bachelor of Arts and Law (Honours) from the University of Auckland, and Master of Law from Cambridge University (International Corporate Law) and New York University (International Relations).

Chief Executive Officer, Director

Ian Narev

Emmett Sheppard leads SEEK’s corporate strategy function and oversees its non-core investments. He joined SEEK in 2016 as commercial director (ANZ). From 2018 to 2020, he led SEEK’s product and technology teams, based in Malaysia. He then became MD, Americas and Portfolio Investments, during which he oversaw SEEK’s operations in Mexico and Brazil, before managing the sale of those businesses in 2024. Prior to SEEK, he held various commercial, operating and corporate development roles with Wesfarmers Limited, Kmart Australia, start-ups and private equity businesses. He commenced his career as a strategy consultant with McKinsey & Company. Sheppard attended the General Management Program at Harvard Business School, and holds a Master’s in Finance along with Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Commerce from the University of Melbourne.

Group Executive, Corporate Strategy and Investments

Emmett Sheppard

Grant Wright leads SEEK’s AI team within the product function led by Simon Lusted, and also oversees group-wide initiatives targeted at improving of SEEK’s internal processes and efficiency, including through the application of artificial intelligence. Wright joined SEEK in 2016 and has led its AI team since 2018. Prior to SEEK, he worked at LEK Consulting for 10 years. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Economics) and a Bachelor of Computer and Information Science (Software Development) from the Auckland University of Technology.

Group Executive, Artificial Intelligence

Grant Wright

“Working here is more than just a job – it’s a career within a dynamic, nurturing and supportive family”

Amit Patel, Mark Moran Group

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“Working here is more than just a job – it’s a career within a dynamic, nurturing and supportive family”

Amit Patel, Mark Moran Group

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Kathleen McCudden

Group Executive, People and Culture

Kathleen McCudden leads SEEK’s people, culture and corporate communications functions. She joined SEEK in this role in May 2016. Prior to joining SEEK, McCudden worked for IBM in various roles across the Asia-Pacific region, with the last position being human resources director for Australia and New Zealand. Prior to her time at IBM, she held senior HR roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting and Robert Walters. McCudden holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science with a double major in Psychology from Latrobe University.

Group Executive, People and Culture

Kathleen McCudden

Kendra Banks

Chief Financial Officer

Kendra Banks is the chief financial officer of SEEK and has held this position since 1 July 2024. She joined SEEK in 2015 as marketing director. From 2018 until her appointment as CFO, she was managing director for Australia and New Zealand. Prior to joining SEEK, Banks held a series of marketing and commercial roles within the retail sector, including at Coles in Australia and Tesco in the UK. She commenced her career in strategy as a consultant with McKinsey & Company. She is also a non-executive director of Brambles Limited. Banks holds a Master’s in European Politics from the College of Europe, where she was a Fulbright Scholar. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Economics and Mathematics at Yale University.

Chief Financial Officer

Kendra Banks

A market leader in online employment marketplaces, SEEK has been helping people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and helping organisations succeed for over 25 years. Founded and headquartered in Melbourne, SEEK has grown into a multinational technology company with over 3,000 employees and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. SEEK’s presence spans Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Additionally, SEEK has minority investments in employment marketplaces in China, South Korea and Bangladesh. Across the Asia-Pacific region, SEEK has approximately 40 million candidate relationships and 400,000 hirer relationships. The company develops and applies innovative data and technology tools to facilitate high-quality matching and improve reliability of marketplace information.

Lisa Tobin

Group Executive, Technology

Peter Bithos

Group Executive, Commercial

Simon Lusted

Group Executive, Product

Simon Williams

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Lisa Tobin leads SEEK’s technology teams, with responsibility for the development and delivery of SEEK's technology strategy, including all customer-facing platforms and all enterprise services. Tobin joined SEEK in 2020. Prior to this, she had more than 20 years of technology experience, including leadership roles at Transurban, Australia Post and National Australia Bank. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of New South Wales and is an alumna of Columbia Business School.

Group Executive, Technology

Lisa Tobin

Peter Bithos is the group executive, commercial for SEEK, a role he has held since 1 July 2024. He joined SEEK in August 2020 in the role of CEO, Asia. Before joining the company, Bithos spent 13 years in COO or CEO roles across telecommunications, media and start-ups in Southeast Asia and Australia. Prior to that, he worked at Bain & Company for nine years across four offices in North America and Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania (dean’s list).

Group Executive, Commercial

Peter Bithos

Simon Lusted leads SEEK’s product function. His teams are responsible for development of product strategy and building, delivery and continuous improvement of SEEK’s products. He joined SEEK in December 2009. His previous roles included strategy director and MD strategy, product and AI. Prior to joining SEEK, Lusted worked in strategy roles at Telstra and AT Kearney. He also has over 10 years of experience in online industries in Australia and the UK. Lusted holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School and a Bachelor of Business, major in marketing, from Monash University.

Group Executive, Product

Simon Lusted

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

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Head of Marketing

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Chief Underwriting Officer

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Chief Operating Officer, Underwriting Division

Bob Petrilli

President, Underwriting Division

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“Our training programs utilise different learning styles, incorporating online and in-person education, making it flexible and accessible while incorporating an interactive and informative learning style”

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an open-door policy  competitive wages and benefits  career growth opportunities  a positive and supportive workforce environment 

Recruitment is conducted in-house with the assistance of talent websites to externally advertise and a large push through internal referral programs, with 85% of all recruitment and 70% of the management team coming from MMG’s referral scheme.  Upon joining, employees work closely with their head of department and receive mandatory training both in person and online, along with buddy shifts for their role and weekly support meetings before four- and 12-week check-ins. There are also six-month and annual performance reviews, allowing employees and managers to highlight accomplishments or struggles.  “Each facility is supported by a dedicated site-specific educator who plays a vital role, ensuring all employees have access to comprehensive and employee-tailored education,” says Mark Moran, co-founder and co-CEO. “Our training programs utilise different learning styles, incorporating online and in-person education, making it flexible and accessible while incorporating an interactive and informative learning style.”  MMG recognises that its employees are the heart of the organisation, and their work-life balance and wellbeing are integral values.  This is partly driven by the Employee Recognition Program, where hard work, dedication and achievements are recognised quarterly, as well as at the yearly Christmas celebration.  “These awards improve staff productivity due to the monetary incentive, as well as the recognition in the newsletter,” says Moran.

In addition, MMG offers multiple health and wellness benefits through its onboarding platform, plus discounts at outlets such as Woolworths (5%), Optus (10%) and Virgin Active (20%).   Alongside this, a Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program offers a full range of mental health resources. There is also a strong DEI focus, which begins during onboarding and is reinforced by policies and procedures to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment.  “We are committed to providing opportunities, recognition and career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, while also ensuring that First Nations culture, heritage and traditions are respected and celebrated within our organisation,” Moran comments. “This includes observing key cultural events, working closely with Indigenous community leaders, and ensuring that our approach to care is inclusive of First Nations perspectives.”  This all-encompassing approach is why MMG has been recognised by HRD as a 5-Star Employer of Choice 2025, its third successive annual award.  Moran adds, “While living or working, both current and future residents and employees can expect a commitment to providing an exceptional quality of care, respect and meaningful relationships within every interaction.” 