About us

Geoff has been employed in executive search and selection, in Perth since 1989. He has completed well over 1000 executive appointments since then and has built a solid reputation based upon his experience, knowledge and profile within Western Australia. With Tony Lester, Geoff is a founding Partner of Lester Blades.

Tony has a track record of over 30 years partnering successfully with a broad range of clients in commercial, government and the not for profit sectors.  He has completed executive searches across all “C suite” roles as well as for other key members of leadership teams across most industries and sectors in Australia.

Suzanne is a professional director and management executive with extensive international experience over 30 years. Her career has spanned diplomacy, corporate affairs, tertiary education and professional associations. She has lived and worked in Europe, Latin America and most recently in South East Asia.

Craig is a proven leader with over 30 years’ experience developing successful growth strategies and leading commercial real estate companies specialising in both the WA and Australian markets, culminating in his role as Managing Director of Knight Frank in Western Australia and a member of the Knight Frank Australia Board. He is committed to the concept of Partnership, forged together by trust and respect. The partnerships Craig strives to establish are enduring and focused on delivering mutual benefits. Craig brings this commitment to executive search by leveraging the collective expertise of his extensive network, connecting the right people with new executive challenges and opportunities.

Tina has over 25 years’ experience in industry across management consulting, property & construction, recruitment, resources and accounting profession. She enjoys working with clients to build diverse, strong leadership teams populated with exceptional professionals who offer functional expertise, differentiated experiences, and deliver measurable outcomes.  With every interaction she is striving to transform our clients’ performance and candidates’ careers by building outstanding teams. Prior to joining Lester Blades, Tina held several roles with global brands including professional services firms EY, HASSELL and Hudson.  Her knowledge of various industries within Western Australia offers unique insights into both client organisations and candidates. Tina is a Chartered Accountant and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jemma is an experienced executive recruiter across the UK and Australian markets, with 15+ years servicing the WA market. As a Partner at Lester Blades, she specialises in C-suite appointments, bringing commercial insight and a people-first approach. Passionate about leadership, culture, diversity, and the candidate experience, she delivers strategic, inclusive recruitment solutions that drive lasting impact for clients and candidates. Jemma frequently provides guidance on organisational culture and partners with Boards and Executives to ensure the right leadership appointments. With strong industry connections and a proven track record of placing over 100+ executives across diverse sectors in WA, she is driven by the positive impact her work creates.

James has been employed in the recruitment sector since 1995, working in both the UK and Australian markets.  A Partner with Lester Blades since 2013, James acts on behalf of a broad portfolio of organisations, ranging from ASX200 corporations and government trading enterprises to privately owned family businesses, indigenous corporations, and not-for-profits. He is the author of the books, ‘Career Karma – Maximising your career potential’ and ‘Resume Karma – Maximise the impact of the most important document that you will ever write’