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PAUL GRINDROD

PAUL GRINDROD

Sydney,Australia

Summary

Experienced Sales Director and business developer with a proven track record of building high-performing sales teams, managing key accounts, and delivering exceptional outcomes across industrial and waste management sectors by driving growth and bottom line revenue.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Manager

Waste Detect
07.2024 - Current
  • Reporting directly to the CEO & founder, I am responsible for the strategic growth of Australia's fastest growing Waste Management disrupter.
  • Managing key corporate accounts across FM, Strata, PE, REITs & Developers.
  • Delivered 4 new contracts in first 6 months
  • 2 Direct reports, 6 dotted line

Partner, Head of Industrial

Brown & Chase
01.2016 - 06.2024
  • Reporting to the MD Brian Russell, I have built Sydney office from 2 to 10 staff in 18 months.
  • Successfully placed senior roles for clients including Hyundai, GM, Mitsubishi, Deloitte.
  • Trusted by Tier 1 ASX clients for CEO and Director-level recruitment.
  • 3 Direct reports

Partner & Head of Search

Reo Group Executive Search
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Reporting to the CEO & founder, Stella Petrou Concha, I designed and implemented Reo’s Executive Search division from the ground up.
  • Delivered 8 new retained assignments averaging $85k in fees.
  • Developed full suite of search tools, processes, and documentation.
  • 3 Direct reports

Partner & Head of Industrial, APAC

Odgers Berndtson
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Reporting to the Managing Partner & founder I led the APAC Industrial Search practice.
  • Managed regional strategy and key global accounts (G4S, Serco, Thales).
  • Oversaw cross-border search execution across HK, SG, Shanghai, India & Vietnam.
  • 2 Direct reports

Managing Partner (ANZ)

Courland International
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Reporting directly to the MD & founder Ross Geddes, I managed full P&L and operations of Courland International across ANZ.
  • Delivered 27 senior-level automotive searches in a single year generating $1.2M.
  • Achieved #1 sector ranking within 18 months.
  • 2 Direct reports

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law (Inchoatus)

Bristol University
Bristol

Skills

  • Sales Leadership
  • Business Development & Client Management
  • P&L Responsibility & Team Leadership
  • International Market Expansion
  • Strategic Consulting & Advisory
  • Persuasive & Credible

References

  • Stella Petrou Concha, CEO, Reo Group
  • Brian Russell, Managing Director, Brown & Chase
  • Philip Verity, Managing Director, Waste Detect

Timeline

Corporate Manager

Waste Detect
07.2024 - Current

Partner & Head of Search

Reo Group Executive Search
01.2021 - 01.2022

Partner, Head of Industrial

Brown & Chase
01.2016 - 06.2024

Partner & Head of Industrial, APAC

Odgers Berndtson
01.2015 - 01.2016

Managing Partner (ANZ)

Courland International
01.2010 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Law (Inchoatus)

Bristol University

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