Mondo Search

What Mondo Search does

Mondo Search is a privately held, Sydney-based executive search and recruitment consultancy founded in 1998 by Simone Allan. The firm operates three divisions: Consumer Industries (covering wine and hospitality, FMCG, retail, direct selling, digital marketing, manufacturing, and agribusiness), the 'For Purpose' sector (NFP, community services, and social impact organizations), and new business start-ups/scale-ups. Services include retained executive search for C-suite and board-level placements, contractor recruitment, career guidance and professional resume writing, HR consulting, and a school alumni mentor program. Fees are quote-based per engagement with success-fee structures, 12-month placement guarantees, and cancellation clauses of 25–50% of the total fee.

The underlying technology is minimal — the firm is a relationship-and-network-driven professional services business rather than a technology platform. Its principal asset is a 56,000+ candidate and alumni database built over 26+ years, used to source passive candidates not active on job boards. Geographic reach is delivered through two cooperative alliances: NPAworldwide (~500 member firms globally) and IMSA (ranked in the global top 40, with 47 offices across Asia, US, and Europe), allowing Mondo to operate as a single point of contact for international mandates without owning overseas offices. The firm employs 1–10 people across five Australian offices (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide) and has no disclosed funding, M&A activity, or institutional investment.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales — consultative, relationship-led engagement with corporate clients seeking senior executives, supplemented by content marketing, LinkedIn presence, industry events, and referral-based candidate sourcing from the alumni network. Documented clients include Campari Australia (70-person sales force build-out), IMAX (multi-city theatre start-ups), Sunrice, Brokenwood Wines, LifeVantage, and Yarra Valley Wine Growers Association. Quantified outcomes cited include 2,800+ executives placed, 350+ CEOs placed, 1,222+ employers served, and a 95% four-year candidate retention rate. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Mondo Search

Legal name

Mondo Search Pty Ltd

Website

https://mondosearch.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mondo Search is a Sydney-based, female-founded executive search consultancy (founded 1998) placing C-suite, board, and senior executives across consumer industries, NFP, and start-ups in Australia, with global reach via NPAworldwide and IMSA partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search and Recruitment Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer & Retail Leadership Search (BPACAAAG), Public Sector, Education & Nonprofit Leadership Search (BPACAAAI)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• C-suite recruitment
• Talent acquisition
• Executive placement
• Recruitment consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Executive Search and Placement: Retained search assignments for executive and senior-level positions. The company charges success fees for placements with guarantee periods applying for retained jobs. Replacement guarantee is provided if candidates leave within the guarantee period for reasons other than job no longer being available or mismatch to original brief.
2. Contractor Recruitment: Placing contractors for project-based and temporary assignments with clients.
3. Career Services: Professional resume writing, career coaching, and mentoring services for individuals.
4. Mentor Program Services: School alumni mentoring program services including launch events, training materials, ongoing support, and evaluation reports for participating schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mondo Search is an executive search and recruitment consultancy that places senior leaders, C-suite executives, board members, and senior management for organizations across Australia and globally. The firm operates three divisions covering Consumer Industries (FMCG, Retail, Wine & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Direct Selling, Digital Marketing), the 'For Purpose' Sector (NFP, community services, social impact), and new business start-ups/scale-ups. It also delivers career coaching, resume writing, and alumni mentoring services for individuals.

Product overview

Mondo Search is a female-led executive search and recruitment consultancy established in 1998, operating as a single unified service offering rather than a modular platform. The core portfolio consists of Executive Search (C-suite and senior leadership recruitment), Talent Solutions (comprehensive recruitment services), Career Guidance/Executive Evolution (career coaching and resume writing), and The Mentor Program (alumni mentorship services). These core services are complemented by specialized industry verticals covering Wine & Hospitality, Retail, FMCG & Drinks, Digital & Direct Marketing, Direct Selling, and Franchising sectors, plus 'For Purpose' sector recruitment for non-profits. The company also offers Contractor Recruitment, Board Appointments, New Business Start-ups support, and HR Services. All services are delivered through a single operating model focused on connecting caliber talent with organizational needs across Australia with global network access via NPAworldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search C-suite and senior leadership recruitment service placing executives including Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, Managing Directors, National Sales Managers, Marketing Directors, and other senior roles across multiple industries.
• Talent Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of placed candidates remain in roles for at least 4 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NPAworldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMondo Search is part of the NPAworldwide recruitment network - an alliance of approximately 500 specialist recruitment firms around the world. The network allows cooperative work on local, regional, national and global scale by accessing one another's candidate pools. This enables Mondo to serve as single point of contact for all hiring needs across geographies.
• IMSA (International Management Search Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMondo Search is part of IMSA, ranked in the global 40 of leading Executive Search providers worldwide with 47 offices around Asia, US and Europe. This provides fast access to qualified and validated local talent globally.
• Direct Selling Association of AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMondo Search is a proud supplier member of the Direct Selling Association of Australia, supporting the direct selling industry with executive recruitment services.
• EO (Entrepreneurs Organisation)minorOthersSimone Allan is a tenured female member of the Sydney Chapter of EO (Entrepreneurs Organisation) and past EO Board Member.
• Lived Experience AustraliaminorOthersSimone Allan serves as NSW Director of Lived Experience Australia, a mental health advocacy organization.
• The School of St Jude (Tanzania)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMondo Search donates a percentage of each placement to The School of St Jude in Tanzania, a charity providing free quality education to over 1,300 students.
• Women's Resilience CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMondo Search supports the Women's Resilience Centre, a place of hope, healing and recovery for women who have experienced domestic abuse and trauma.
• LifelineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMondo Search supports Lifeline for mental health awareness, reflecting their commitment to supporting mental health in the workplace.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Largest global executive search and organizational consulting firm. Overlaps with Mondo on senior executive search but offers a much broader portfolio including RPO, assessment, and consulting services.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm placing CEOs, board directors and senior executives. Directly comparable on executive search services, with substantially broader geographic coverage than Mondo.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm, one of the largest publicly listed search incumbents. Competes with Mondo on senior executive mandates but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Egon Zehnder: Privately held global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Comparable on C-suite and board search with a global footprint and proprietary leadership assessment tools.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search firm with deep board and CEO placement practice. Overlaps with Mondo on C-suite and board mandates but serves a larger, multinational client base.

Direct peers

• Odgers Berndtson: Global executive search firm with significant Australian presence, placing board and C-suite executives across industries. Directly comparable to Mondo on C-suite and board-level mandates, though larger in scale.
• Watermark Search International: Australian boutique executive search firm of comparable size and model, also serving consumer, professional services and mid-market clients across Australia. Closest like-for-like competitor to Mondo in the local market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mondo-search
• Xx.com/MondoSearch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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