HADDONFIELD, N.J. JULY 25th, 2024—True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, announced today it has welcomed Richard Sowter, a new partner based in Melbourne, Australia. Specializing in professional services, Richard will leverage his extensive experience in this field to place Partner and Leadership level searches across the APAC region within Management and Technology Consulting, Advisory, Risk, and Managed Services.
With 16 years of experience as a trusted advisor to technology and services-based organizations on leadership hiring and team acquisitions/builds, Richard has a reputation for successfully placing transformational leaders.
“Richard’s impressive background in professional services executive search, advisory and consulting will be reinforced by our global suite of talent data and technology to bring a new level of support to True’s clients in the APAC region,” said Sam McGrath, GM, EMEA & APAC, True Search.
Prior to joining True, Richard was an Executive Director for Sheffield Haworth where he led the Consulting and Services search practice in Australia while advising clients across the region. He also previously held prominent roles in multiple boutique search firms, specializing in Professional Services. Having operated across most industry sectors, Richard’s clients include Big Four, technology consultancies, strategy houses, systems integrators, and boutique consulting firms. Richard holds a degree in Business from Liverpool John Moores University.
“I’m thrilled to join this dynamic team, bringing support to professional services clients across the APAC region. True’s impressive track record and their commitment to excellence perfectly align with my own professional values,” Sowter said. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive growth in this industry across the region.”
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Jillian Ruggieri / Senior Lead, Communications