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TESS Search Partners

The Executive Search Specialists

We are a group of Executive Search experts who connect leading global companies with top-tier professionals to drive business transformation. Committed to partnering with global businesses, we promptly identify crucial business challenges using our core values of Connection, Collaboration, and Community, to ensure successful executive appointments.

Connection

Allowing us into your world enables us to build genuine human connections, fostering, not just a mutual understanding of business needs to drive successful hiring campaigns, but also supports our team of Executive Search Experts to truly grasp your culture, values, and strategic objectives, to effectively communicate your value proposition to a competitive market.

Collaboration

Clear and Consistent collaboration enhances the candidate experience, enforcing a positive brand image and responsiveness to your evolving talent needs. By leveraging our team’s expertise and extensive networks, you will have access to top-tier, passive candidates who may not be looking for work, staying way ahead of your competitors.

Community

Community building is what sets up apart. By nurturing our community through net’work’ing events, thought leader workshops and our very own ‘Leader’s Insights’ podcast. With a dedicated Community Engagement Officer, we are continuously looking for ways to continue to grow and support our community of candidates, clients, stakeholders and partners.

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About Tess Search Partners

Meet Our Founder

Bringing more than 15 years of experience, connecting talent with visionary business leaders globally, Donna collaborates with executive leadership teams to develop and implement road maps for success, leveraging her industry knowledge and valuable network of trusted advisors. Bridging the gap between transactional hiring and executive search campaigns, Donna is focused on partnering with likeminded people, who share core values of integrity, commitment authenticity and well-being. Donna is committed to delivering ethically and she is known for her resilience, honesty and determination by industry leaders across the globe.

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When 40 Hours Isn’t Enough

Mar 28, 2025

When 40 Hours Isn't Enough First, we wanted employees returning to the office a few days a week, then came the push for full-time office presence. Now, we're witnessing something even more dramatic: some business leaders are advocating for workweeks well beyond 40...

Unlock Leadership Excellence with Cognitive Diversity: A TESS Perspective

Jan 8, 2025

Unlock Leadership Excellence with Cognitive Diversity: A TESS Perspective At TESS, we recognise that leadership excellence is not just about individual achievements or past performance—it’s about the ability to navigate change, adapt to evolving challenges, and drive...

Navigating the Transition: Strategies for Success in the Hybrid Work Environment

May 7, 2024

Navigating the Transition: Strategies for Success in the Hybrid Work Environment Recent research indicated that 74% of surveyed Chief Financial Officers express intentions to maintain a portion of their workforce in remote capacities even after the conclusion of the...