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# Lester Blades

Executive Search & Board Advisory

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## Posts

- [Featured Jobs](https://lesterblades.com.au/featuredjobs/)
- [CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER](https://lesterblades.com.au/chief-executive-officer-173/) - Significant opportunity to lead a major Government Trading Enterprise in WA delivering housing, industrial land, urban renewal, infrastructure & regional development for the State. Confidential enquiries can be made to Geoff Blades or Craig Dawson on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303439). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER](https://lesterblades.com.au/chief-financial-officer-51/) - A rare opportunity for a commercially and collaboratively minded CFO to help shape the future. Confidential enquiries can be made to Tina Jackson CA GAICD via tina@lesterblades.com.au or on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303441). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER](https://lesterblades.com.au/chief-executive-officer-172/) - Lead one of the world's largest inclusive sporting and cultural events. Create a legacy that will be remembered for generations. Confidential enquiries can be made to Jemma Buckner or Craig Dawson on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303438). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER](https://lesterblades.com.au/senior-hr-business-partner/) - Use your HR expertise to influence workforce capability, organisational culture and employee experience across a highly respected and impactful NFP. Confidential enquiries can be made to Jemma Buckner or James Fairbairn on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303434). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER](https://lesterblades.com.au/chief-financial-officer-50/) - Lead finance, risk governance and company secretariat functions for the Perkins, strengthening sustainability and supporting leading medical research. Confidential enquiries can be made to Jemma Buckner on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303430). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [GENERAL MANAGER CORPORATE AFFAIRS & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS](https://lesterblades.com.au/general-manager-corporate-affairs-government-relations/) - Lead advocacy, policy and government engagement for WA's peak automotive association and help shape the future of the industry. Confidential enquiries can be made to Jemma Buckner or James Fairbairn on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303427). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER](https://lesterblades.com.au/chief-executive-officer-169/) - Lead Reconciliation WA into its next chapter, advancing truth telling, respectful relationships and reconciliation outcomes across WA. Confidential enquiries can be made to Jemma Buckner on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303431). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [GENERAL MANAGER](https://lesterblades.com.au/general-manager-22/) - Panaceum Group - Executive opportunity to lead a growing privately owned regional healthcare organisation delivering services across multiple sites and communities. Confidential enquiries can be made to James Fairbairn on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303428). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [Lester Blades transitions to new owners with MBO](https://lesterblades.com.au/lester-blades-transitions-to-new-owners-with-mbo/) - From WA Business News: The founders of local executive search firm Lester Blades have sold their 24-year-old business via a management buyout by two current partners. The founders of local firm Lester Blades Executive Search & Board Advisory have sold their 24-year-old business via a management buyout by two current partners. Jemma Buckner and James Fairbairn acquired the business from Tony
- [GENERAL MANAGER, COOLING DIVISION](https://lesterblades.com.au/general-manager-cooling-division-2/) - HEPI (H-E Parts International) - Key leadership appointment with a national remit with a successful supplier to the Resources and Industrial sectors. Confidential enquiries can be made to James Fairbairn or Tina Jackson CA GAICD on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303423). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [Committee for Perth interview with James Fairbairn](https://lesterblades.com.au/committee-for-perth-interview-with-james-fairbairn/) - Perth has significant natural advantages — but, as our Partner, James Fairbairn notes, there is an opportunity to be more ambitious in how the city is activated and connected. In a recent Committee for Perth's 'Urban Scrawl' interview, James shares a practical perspective on networking, transport, infrastructure and how people experience our city in everyday
- [EXECUTIVE MANAGER – PEOPLE & SAFETY](https://lesterblades.com.au/general-manager-people-safety-2/) - A newly created senior role for an outcomes-focused HR leader ready to connect people strategy and safety inside a purpose-driven organisation. Confidential enquiries can be made to Confidential enquiries can be made to Jemma Buckner or Tina Jackson on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303411). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER](https://lesterblades.com.au/executive-director-7/) - Outstanding opportunity for a CEO who can combine vision with execution, compassion with commercial acumen, and purpose with performance. Confidential enquiries can be made to Geoff Blades via geoff@lesterblades.com.au or on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303364). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [FINANCIAL CONTROLLER](https://lesterblades.com.au/financial-controller-14/) - Leading Rural Health West's Finance Function & Team. Confidential enquiries can be made to Tony Lester on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303406). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER](https://lesterblades.com.au/chief-operating-officer-26/) - Leading the Delivery of High-Quality Integrated Services across the St Bart’s Portfolios of Aged Care, Homelessness, Mental Health and Support at Home. Confidential enquiries can be made to Tina Jackson CA GAICD via tina@lesterblades.com.au or Tony Lester via tony@lesterblades.com.au or on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303395). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [GENERAL MANAGER – PEOPLE & SAFETY](https://lesterblades.com.au/general-manager-people-safety/) - Leading Wespine Industries integrated People & Safety portfolio. Confidential enquiries can be made to Tony Lester via tony@lesterblades.com.au or on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303391). READ ADVERTISEMENT
- [CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER](https://lesterblades.com.au/chief-executive-officer-161/) - Starick - Lead a respected Perth FDV organisation into its next chapter — championing safety, advocacy and lasting impact for women, children and young people. Confidential enquiries can be made to Tina Jackson CA GAICD via tina@lesterblades.com.au or on +61 8 9221 0744. (LB303365). READ ADVERTISEMENT

## Pages

- [Home](https://lesterblades.com.au/) - SECTOR EXPERTISE Banking & Financial Services Energy & Resources FMCG Infrastructure, Property & Construction Government & Utilities Health, Science and Human Services Indigenous Arts, Tourism and Sports Commercial Education Manufacturing/Industrial Professional Services For Purpose FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE CEO’s and Managing Directors C-Suite and Divisional Executives General, State and Business Managers Senior Functional and Line Managers Non-Executive Directors
- [Privacy Policy](https://lesterblades.com.au/privacy-policy/) - Lester Blades’ Privacy Policy Last Update: 3 July 2026 At Lester Blades (Buckner Fairbairn Advisory Group Pty Ltd, trading as Lester Blades Executive Search & Board Advisory, ABN 72 693 032 487, “Lester Blades“, “we” or “us“), we understand how important your Personal Information is, and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. We
- [About us](https://lesterblades.com.au/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.Geoff BladesBBus, PG Dip BusTony has
- [Contact Us](https://lesterblades.com.au/contact-us/) - CONTACT US Lester Blades Executive Search & Board Advisory Level 20 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 PO Box 5646, Perth, WA 6831 Telephone: +61 8 9221 0744 Email: admin@lesterblades.com.au PARTNERS Jemma Buckner jemma@lesterblades.com.au James Fairbairn james@lesterblades.com.au Suzanne Ardagh suzanne@lesterblades.com.au Tina Jackson tina@lesterblades.com.au Craig Dawson craig@lesterblades.com.au Geoff Blades geoff@lesterblades.com.au Tony Lester tony@lesterblades.com.au SOCIAL
- [Executive Recruitment](https://lesterblades.com.au/executive-recruitment/) - Executive Recruitment It is our experience that highly successful executives are not usually active job seekers, rather they are the sort of people who are focused and committed to whatever role they are currently fulfilling. Intensive in-house research to identify these people is key. We also know that the highest calibre executives do not automatically
- [Board Advisory](https://lesterblades.com.au/board-advisory/) - About: Lester Blades Board Advisory Services Lester Blades Board Advisory delivers a new and contemporary approach to Director appointments and a range of services to improve Board effectiveness. Our extensive networks and proven capability, means we can deliver practical advice and insights for all aspects of board performance, effectiveness and to reflect best practice governance.
- [Services](https://lesterblades.com.au/services/) - Lester Blades Recruitment Services The Lester Blades difference in the services we provide is in our approach and execution. Standard practice can be exactly that… standard. By applying both creative and strategic thinking to the assignments we manage we are able to achieve results that others cannot. Executive Recruitment It is our experience that highly
- [Government Recruiting](https://lesterblades.com.au/executive-recruitment/government/) - Government Recruiting Lester Blades have a proven commitment to public sector senior executive recruitment. We understand the process, probity and reporting requirements of Government. We are recognised as an organisation that treats candidates with a high degree of respect and empathy with many current clients starting as candidates. State & National Executive Searches We have
- [Commercial Recruiting](https://lesterblades.com.au/executive-recruitment/commercial/) - Commercial Recruiting We utilise proven selection techniques to evaluate their technical competencies, professionalism, personal qualities and organisational fit. Our experienced consultants and research team provide tailored, national and international Executive Search and Selection capability. We have an extensive and trusted national and international network allows us to identify and proactively approach quality candidates Trusted National
- [Not-for-profit Recruiting](https://lesterblades.com.au/executive-recruitment/not-for-profit/) - Community and Not-for-profit Recruiting Lester Blades take pride in finding innovative and practical solutions. We understand the constraints of the Community and Not-for-Profit sector and the needs of the various stakeholders. We are recognised as an organisation which treats all candidates and clients with a high degree of respect and empathy. Diverse Range of Organisations
- [Interim Management](https://lesterblades.com.au/interim-management/) - Recruiting Services Perth Utilising our quality recruitment processes Lester Blades offers the added service of providing short and medium term solutions for clients looking for high calibre individuals for interim management and project work. Risk mitigation and flexibility are often the business drivers behind the need to bring in either specialist expertise or highly qualified
- [Remuneration](https://lesterblades.com.au/remuneration/) - Remuneration Reviews Perth We offer Remuneration Reviews as a discrete service for employers looking for objective and independent advice on how much they should be remunerating key executives. Discrete Independent Advice Consistent with the way we operate in executive recruitment, we approach these assignments with a high level of objectivity, confidentiality, thorough research, testing and
- [Tinzon Group](https://lesterblades.com.au/tinzon-group/) - Lester Blades is a founder member of the Tinzon Group, an international alliance of independently owned and operated Executive Search firms in Europe, Asia/Pacific and The Americas. This enables us to provide our clients with global reach and industry expertise through synergistic collaboration, shared knowledge and resources. We are motivated by the same best practice approach
- [recent blog posts](https://lesterblades.com.au/recent-blog-posts/) - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Significant opportunity to lead a major Government Trading Enterprise in WA delivering housing, industrial land, urban renewal, infrastructure & regional development for the State. Confidential enquiries can be made to Geoff Blades or Craig Dawson on +61 8 9221 0744…. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER A rare opportunity
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## Team

- [Jemma Buckner](https://lesterblades.com.au/team/jemma-buckner/) - 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
- [James Fairbairn](https://lesterblades.com.au/team/james-fairbairn/) - 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
- [Tina Jackson](https://lesterblades.com.au/team/tina-jackson/) - 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
- [Geoff Blades](https://lesterblades.com.au/team/geoff-blades/) - 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 Lester](https://lesterblades.com.au/team/tony-lester/) - 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.
- [Craig Dawson](https://lesterblades.com.au/team/craig-dawson/) - 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
- [Suzanne Ardagh AM](https://lesterblades.com.au/team/suzanne-ardagh/) - 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.

## Portfolio

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- [Tax consulting](https://lesterblades.com.au/portfolio/tax-consulting/) - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES WE PROVIDE In over 14 countries world wide and with over 200 employees we truly cover all aspects of your business, let us bring you back the joy to your work. 24/7 assistance and consulting is a must to cover your global services. Our international experience will surely boost your productivity and quality.
- [Team work](https://lesterblades.com.au/portfolio/team-work/) - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES WE PROVIDE In over 14 countries world wide and with over 200 employees we truly cover all aspects of your business, let us bring you back the joy to your work. 24/7 assistance and consulting is a must to cover your global services. Our international experience will surely boost your productivity and quality.
- [Accounting](https://lesterblades.com.au/portfolio/accounting/) - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES WE PROVIDE In over 14 countries world wide and with over 200 employees we truly cover all aspects of your business, let us bring you back the joy to your work. 24/7 assistance and consulting is a must to cover your global services. Our international experience will surely boost your productivity and quality.
- [File archiving](https://lesterblades.com.au/portfolio/file-archiving/) - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES WE PROVIDE In over 14 countries world wide and with over 200 employees we truly cover all aspects of your business, let us bring you back the joy to your work. 24/7 assistance and consulting is a must to cover your global services. Our international experience will surely boost your productivity and quality.
- [Statistics services](https://lesterblades.com.au/portfolio/statistics-services/) - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES WE PROVIDE In over 14 countries world wide and with over 200 employees we truly cover all aspects of your business, let us bring you back the joy to your work. 24/7 assistance and consulting is a must to cover your global services. Our international experience will surely boost your productivity and quality.
- [Legal consulting](https://lesterblades.com.au/portfolio/legal-consulting/) - PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES WE PROVIDE In over 14 countries world wide and with over 200 employees we truly cover all aspects of your business, let us bring you back the joy to your work. 24/7 assistance and consulting is a must to cover your global services. Our international experience will surely boost your productivity and quality.

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