Leighton Cantrill

Having developed a deep understanding of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), Sustainability, Risk and Compliance, Leighton is well placed to partner with Boards and executive teams on immediate recruitment needs as well as long term people strategies. 

Leighton is a curious and energetic executive search consultant with over 20 years’ national and international experience across multiple industries. Leading the Brooker Consulting Interim practise, Leighton specialises in sourcing highly agile and capable talent, who have the technical and human skills to fulfil a short-term leadership gap. Whether organisations are seeking support for an unforeseen C-suite leadership position or need to add extra strategic firepower to a vital project, Leighton assesses needs and provides people solutions with urgency and precision. This covers specialist c-suite, executive, and senior management recruitment requirements.

His success lies in adopting a true business partnering approach to his work. Leighton’s natural inquisitiveness and innovative thinking enable him to identify and attract high quality and trusted professionals, leading him to build strong shortlists and teams, even within challenging markets.

Leighton is driven to achieve successful outcomes for the organisations he partners with. His thorough and people-centred approach combined with his passion for delivering excellent service for his clients and candidates, often result in outstanding outcomes.

Throughout his career Leighton has worked in both internal and agency roles in Melbourne, Sydney, and further afield in London and Vancouver.