Graham Utian (Executive Director) has over 15 years’ executive management experience across the media, communications, marketing, finance, procurement and IT solutions fields. He has successfully launched and published various consumer publications in South Africa. Graham specialises in relationships with large organisations and consults to several leading organisations on executive diversity management and recruitment strategy. He has been responsible for the recruitment and placement of some of South Africa’s top executives. Graham heads a team of high level consultants.

Karen Cook (Director: Executive Search) has more than 10 years’ experience in the search and recruitment arena, the past seven of which have been in senior management. She holds a BA (International Relations and Psychology) from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as a Diploma in Architectural Design and Draughting. Karen’s resourcefulness, in-depth analytical skills and empathy for people have been pivotal to her career success. She is a member of Soroptimists International, a networking organisation for professional and academic women, and a member of the GIBS Forum.

Gerard Augustine (Director: Executive Search) is a Corporate Executive with 10 years executive management experience in the fields of Operations Management/Supply chain management and Marketing across various industries. This includes the Cosmetic & Toiletries manufacturing industry, Pharmaceutical industry and the CFTA Retail industry. He holds the following qualifications: BPharm, ND Prod Man (cum laude), BBA (cum laude), MBA (cum laude)(completing thesis).