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Our Team

Chair and Advisors

Simone Allan, Director/Founder: Bachelor of Arts degree, Majoring in Psychology and Economics (U.SYD), MAICD

Mark Clark, Chairman: Bachelor of Commerce, Economics and Marketing (UNSW), Diploma Company Directors Course (AICD), Strategic Management (HARVARD)

Chris Russell, CEO Advisory: Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Agriculture, Ruminant Nutrition (U.SYD), Chairman Federal Ethics Committee and Compliance Tribunal at Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology

Michele Phillips, Senior Consultant: Bachelor of Business, M.B.A, MAICD

Michael Chilcott, Consultant: Bachelor of Science (U.SYD), Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Management (U.NEW ENG), Master of Science

Richard Lazar, Consultant: Bachelor of Economics (U.SYD), Fellow Public Relations Institute of Australia

Our Team of Executive Recruiters

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Mondo Search has an enviable team of specialist executive recruiters who are passionate about their areas of expertise. Whether that be the consumer goods/FMCG; entertainment, hospitality and tourism; wine, liquor and beverages; media and communication; direct marketing; direct selling; franchising or sustainability and environmental sectors in Australasia, being a Mondo Search consultant means you know your industry intimately.

With consultancies in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Auckland, plus national and international affiliates, the Mondo Search team is led by Simone Allan, one of the most respected executive recruiters in her field.

Simone Allan Director Simone Allan set up Mondo Search in 1998 recognising a need to bring new talent to these ever growing and exciting industries. Simone has an extensive background in executive recruitment and business development and is passionate about assisting people achieve their career goals and dreams. Read more...

Ed Suttle Principal Consultant Ed Suttle is a Principal Consultant with Mondo Search, based in our Sydney office. He has been providing executive recruitment and career guidance services since 1989 with over 20 years experience working with mid to senior sales executives. Read more...

Carmela Altadonna Principal Consultant Carmela Altadonna is a Principal Consultant with Mondo Search specialising in Consumer Goods/FMCG, Entertainment, Hospitality and Tourism, Wine, Liquor and Beverages. She has had an extensive background in the Entertainment, Hospitality and Tourism Industries. Read more...

Amanda Ballinger Principal Consultant (South Australia) Amanda Ballinger is a Principal Consultant with Mondo Search, based in our Adelaide office. She has had an extensive background and experience in the recruitment industry, as a senior consultant and manager, and now works across a variety of industries in South Australia. Read more...

Sue Lauritz Principal Consultant (Victoria) Sue Lauritz is a Principal Consultant with Mondo Search, based in our Melbourne office. She has had an extensive background and experience in the recruitment industry, specifically in sales and marketing, and now works across a variety of industries in Victoria. Read more...

Deborah Blott Accounts/Public Relations Manager Deborah Blott is the Accounts/Public Relations Manager for Mondo Search and has worked closely with Simone Allan for over ten years. She has had an extensive background and experience in the wine and liquor industry and manages operations, public relations and marketing. Read more...

Darren Foord Principal Consultant Darren joins the Mondo Search team bringing seven years of commercial recruitment experience across sales and finance within the FMCG, liquor and consumer markets. With a diverse background comprising of media sales, event management and sports advertising, Darren has utilised the disciplines that ensure success in an ever evolving and challenging market. Read more...