Your Trusted Partner in Cyber, Data & AI, Technology and GTM Recruitment.
North Star Partners brings a more human, relationship-driven approach to technology, security and executive recruitment. People at the centre of every interaction.
"Working with North Star Partners is a first class experience. Their domain knowledge is very strong, coupled with deep connections, speed to market and being highly communicable."
A Human-First Approach
North Star Partners Group was founded in 2025 to meet the changing needs of the technology, security and executive search industries. Our Founding Partners saw a need to do recruitment differently, bucking the trend of less human interaction and colder impersonal transactions for which the industry had become known.
North Star Partners was founded on the idea that the people are the centre of every good relationship. Technology, AI and automation are great, but should never diminish the human element in recruitment. Our long term relationship focus sets us apart from your traditional recruitment business.
Our Values
Where We Specialise
CISO, Head of Security, security architects and engineers across enterprise and MSSP environments.
CDOs, data science leads, ML engineers and AI strategy leaders driving enterprise transformation.
CROs, Sales VPs, CMOs and GTM leaders for high-growth technology and SaaS businesses.
CTOs, CIOs, engineering leaders and transformation executives building the future.
Our Services
From individual executive hires to full workforce solutions.
Our flagship DRESS model process ensures you get the very best candidate and not just the best applicant. Data-backed, profiled search with a global network and community-driven outreach. Highly transparent and suited to any critical hire.
Human-centred approach, a structured process and speed to market. Unconventional outreach that accesses the passive talent market most agencies miss. This could be up to 70% of the total market.
Bespoke contingent workforce solutions built around your needs. We have established contractors across Australia and the US able to start within 2 weeks notice.
A network of highly experienced executives available on a daily rate for short-term or semi-permanent engagements. Engage a high-quality executive for a day a week or for a project engagement.
Explore Fractional Hub →All the benefit of our expertise, network and outreach, with a dedicated internal TA embedded in your team for specific project-based work.
Access our expertise for shortlisting only. We screen, assess and deliver a refined shortlist of qualified candidates directly to your team. Thus saving time without the full end-to-end commitment.
The DRESS Process
A structured, data-driven and relationship-focused approach to every search.
Define role requirements, success metrics and candidate profiles. Build custom JD and employer branding materials to attract top talent.
Long list via market research, databases and proprietary networks. Targeted outreach that accesses 90%+ of the market (passive talent included).
Two-stage screening. Present a shortlist with profiles, leadership assessments and market benchmarking. Structured, objective interviews.
Facilitate offer process, ensure smooth negotiations and candidate commitment. Optional psychometric testing via AbilityMap.
Support onboarding and integration. Proactive check-ins and access to our exclusive executive community long after the placement is made.
What Our Clients and Candidates Say
We Invest in the Market We Recruit From
Through The Lounge, our invite-only executive community, leaders in cyber, data & AI come together to connect, share insights and shape the future of the industry.
The People Behind the Search
From our experience, we saw a gap for a human-centred approach; one that prioritises deep relationships, true business understanding and long-term success.
JH
Co-Founder & Partner
Josh brings over 15 years of experience leading Executive Search mandates across Australia. With an in-depth network of technology leaders including CIO, CTO, CISO and CDO level candidates, he has placed the leaders who define what organisations become.
LM
Co-Founder & Partner
Luca brings 10 years of industry experience and has built a strong reputation as the recruiter of choice at CISO level. Previously awarded the prestigious Recruiter of the Year by Sourcr; a testament to his candidate-first philosophy.
CM
Principal Consultant
With 13+ years of international experience across people, talent, and recruitment, Chris brings a strong track record in human-centred hiring, leadership and candidate experience. His values-led, transparent approach mirrors how we like to work at North Star Partners.
Inside the Industry
We spend our days in conversation with the people building the technology and leadership space; founders, operators and hiring managers. So we publish what we hear. Podcasts, long-form interviews, fireside chats and the lessons that come out of the work.
From the NSP Team
Perspectives on technology leadership, the talent market, and what we're seeing on the ground.
Luca sits down with Adriana Jones, founder of The Innocent Souls Foundation, on the overlap between cybersecurity, eSafety and physical safety. A first-day-of-school photo carries location, routine and the school name and attackers no longer need to breach a childcare centre to collect images of children.
Around 90% of executives say AI hasn't lifted productivity in their organisations — yet headcount is already being cut in the name of AI efficiency. The sharper question for leaders isn't how many people AI can replace, but how the work gets redesigned around it.
AI consulting is one of the fastest-growing and hardest-to-navigate markets we've seen. Everyone has learned the same terminology, which makes genuine implementation experience harder than ever to identify, right when boards are asking who to trust.
Let's Find Your Next Hire
Whether you have an immediate need or you're planning ahead, we'd love to understand your organisation and how we can help.
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