Headquarters:
Melbourne, VIC
Year founded:
2016
Number of employees:
10
Phone:
03 9123 4505
Email:
info@lloydconnect.com.au
Website:
lloydconnect.com.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/lloyd-connect
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Jenny Lloyd
Founder and Director of Connections
David Lloyd
Head of IT and Executive Recruitment
Nadia Mulder
Head of Early Childhood Recruitment
Leadership
Jenny Lloyd is a highly experienced recruiter with an impeccable reputation and strong connections across a wide range of sectors, including not-for-profit, early childhood education, healthcare, local government, IT, sales and marketing, hospitality and many more. She has successfully placed top talent in roles from CEO and executive positions to frontline and customer service roles nationwide.
Not afraid to have challenging conversations, she has built her reputation on sourcing the best employees for her clients. Lloyd leads a growing team of experienced specialists to deliver recruitment with a difference – a true partnership approach that puts your business and your people first.
Founder and Director of Connections
Jenny Lloyd
David Lloyd is an IT executive and marketing recruitment specialist with over 30 years of industry experience. Renowned as a trusted adviser, he excels at sourcing and placing top talent in both client and vendor-side roles. He specialises in infrastructure management solutions and has a deep industry understanding.
With one of the largest senior tech LinkedIn networks in the Asia-Pacific, he taps into highly skilled talent pools across the region. Known for his ability to deliver candidates that perfectly match his clients’ needs, his recent placements include CIO and head roles in service delivery, security, IT, and software development.
Head of IT and Executive Recruitment
David Lloyd
Nadia Mulder is the head of early childhood recruitment at Lloyd Connect, bringing exceptional expertise to the role. With a strong focus on Early Childhood Education, she addresses the sector’s unique staffing needs, from assistant educators to centre managers and senior management roles.
Owning and operating a 105-place early learning service in Melbourne, Mulder has in-depth knowledge of service operations, sector management and legislative requirements. Her hands-on experience as an ACECQA-approved provider ensures a practical, informed approach to recruitment. Her honest and transparent methods, combined with a deep understanding of client needs, result in tailored, effective recruitment solutions for early childhood centres.
Head of Early Childhood Recruitment
Nadia Mulder
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
Shelley Wood
Marketing and Technology Manager
Shelley Wood brings over 10 years of experience in the recruitment sector. Her role is to drive innovation, creativity, and efficiency across the business. She oversees the integration of advanced technology tools, such as AI-powered automation, integrated communications, and efficient compliance management to streamline the recruitment process.
Wood collaborates with consultants to go beyond traditional advertising, extending our reach to passive candidates by creating engaging images and video content for targeted ad campaigns on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Marketing and Technology Manager
Shelley Wood
Damian Percy
General Manager, Securitisation
Damian Percy is a creative, lateral-thinking and outcomes-driven senior leader with over 20 years of experience in financial services and a deep and broad understanding of the Australian home loan market. He is a highly respected commentator and advisor to the industry, with practical expertise across all facets of the sector, including distribution, operations, product design, technology and regulation.
Percy understands that, ultimately, all business is problem-solving, and he applies his rare blend of industry expertise and innovative thinking to build strong businesses and great customer outcomes.
Percy is a past director and fellow of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia, holds degrees in arts and law and was a founding member of the nation’s leading Elvis parody act between 1992 and 2004.
General Manager, Securitisation
Damian Percy
Lloyd Connect has firmly established itself as a market-leading recruitment agency known for its strong client relationships and satisfaction. Its dedicated consultants harmoniously integrate as trusted extensions of their client’s teams, delivering personalised and productive service.
An innovative and supportive culture underpins this close-knit team, many of whom are working mums thriving on the company’s flexible work arrangements. This environment fuels employees’ passion for solving clients’ most pressing challenges while fostering a fun, collaborative atmosphere that prioritises integrity and respect.
“We stand out due to our client-centric approach and innovative use of technology,” says founder and director of connections Jenny Lloyd. “We leverage AI, including an AI chatbot and integrated communication tools to streamline recruitment.”
The agency’s unique Talent as a Service (TaaS) model and inclusion on the Department of Education and Teaching and Procurement Australia panels further demonstrates its award-winning reputation.
HRD recognised Lloyd Connect in its Service Provider Awards 2024, bestowing the organisation with a bronze medal in the recruitment firm category.
Building relationships and innovative solutions
With over 25 years of recruitment experience, Lloyd excels as a hands-on leader who has built a robust professional network. She emphasises building close client relationships and ensuring their brands are well-represented, inspiring others with the agency’s core values of fun, integrity, respect, work-life balance, community support and collaboration.
“Clients and new employees can expect a friendly, knowledgeable team that offers innovative recruitment solutions,” she says. “We help organisations and candidates with information and advice on the current market trends, salaries, resume advice, and the latest industry news.”
At the office, staff enjoy a coworking space that values sustainability, featuring activities such as a vegetable garden, chickens, beehives and a worm farm.
The agency’s innovation ethos is reflected its tech stack, which streamlines and automates processes while ensuring comprehensive tracking and maintaining a human touch. Lloyd Connect continually refines its TaaS model to serve its expanding client base.
“Our innovation plans are developed by staying updated on the latest recruitment technologies, attending industry events, and incorporating our team’s feedback,” remarks Lloyd. “We aim to address pain points and respond to market needs proactively.”
One example is the development of an app designed to quickly fill urgent and last-minute temp roles in the education, healthcare, hospitality and blue-collar sectors. Looking forward, Lloyd anticipates implementing and integrating the app for timely recruitment solutions.
Clients who appreciate ongoing, budget-friendly recruitment support with a consultant who understands their culture can see the value of TaaS model.
Prioritising efficiency and expansion
Lloyd Connect’s technology solutions also save time on screening, reference and background checks, ensuring efficient communication and process while maintaining the human element for critical parts of the process.
“Clients benefit from quicker shortlisting, reduced time-to-fill, better talent pooling, protected company branding, and improved budget forecasting,” she adds.
The organisation plans to expand its international recruitment efforts by leveraging international relationships with migration agents, recruitment agencies and universities.
To date, it has assisted candidates in securing opportunities from Fiji, South Africa, India, America, Italy, Spain and the UK, as well as sourcing and supporting New Zealand candidates relocating to Australia, filling critical gaps and enriching the Australian workforce with diverse talent.
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Tony Bird
Chief Risk Officer
Mark Hewitt
General Manager, Industry and Partnership Development
Brad Wearn
Chief Technology Officer
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Tony Bird has been working in the banking and finance industry for 25 years, predominantly in credit risk, collections and portfolio management. His strength is bringing creative, data-driven solutions to safely grow retail portfolios. He develops strong relationships with internal and external partners to maximise profit after capital charges. Bird’s management style is collaborative and focused on achieving ambitious targets.
Chief Risk Officer
Tony Bird
Mark Hewitt has a wealth of knowledge and industry experience, with 40 years of experience in financial services. He is a member of the executive team at aggregator Australian Finance Group (AFG), which he joined in 2006 as general manager of broker and residential and is currently AFG’s general manager of industry and partnership development.
Prior to joining AFG, Hewitt spent 20 years with ANZ, including four years in ANZ’s third-party distribution area, and later became national manager of key broker relationships. He has also recently been co-chair of the Combined Industry Forum and has played a key role in the industry reform process.
Hewitt’s significant skills encompass operations, communications, relationship management, credit management, asset finance, human resources, contract and sponsorship negotiation, and sales. He was named on the MPA’s Global Mortgage 100 list in both 2020 and 2021. He is also a director of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA), Think Tank Group and Mortgage Processing Services.
General Manager, Industry and Partnership Development
Mark Hewitt
Brad Wearn, serving as the chief technology officer, brings extensive expertise and forward-thinking approaches to the evolving landscape of IT services procurement and management. With a keen eye on industry trends and organisational needs, he recognises the shift toward purchasing IT capabilities “as a service,” acknowledging both its agility and potential security risks.
In his role, Wearn navigates the challenges posed by “shadow IT” and the impact it can have on organizational spending and security. Embracing an IT delivery model focused on flexibility and efficiency, he champions the adoption of “as a service” platforms. This approach ensures transparency in usage and enables the implementation of necessary controls to safeguard critical data and systems.
By spearheading this transformation, Wearn moves away from defending a large IT budget toward facilitating the adoption of tailored technology solutions aligned with evolving business needs. With an unwavering commitment to driving innovation and maximizing value, he sees himself at the forefront of an exciting journey as a CIO, navigating the ever-changing landscape of technology with enthusiasm and expertise.
Chief Technology Officer
Brad Wearn
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.
Partner
Kimi Shah
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.
Partner
Kimi Shah
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.
Partner
Kimi Shah
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