Founder-led. Network first.
The people you hire are the single biggest factor in whether a business succeeds. Altura was founded on that belief.
The best hires come from relationships built over years, not from databases or algorithms.
The job of a recruiter is to know the difference between a strong CV and a genuinely exceptional person, and to have the judgement to make the call.
Over the years, transactional recruitment has steadily overtaken quality across the industry. Altura was built to push the other way.
Close to 20 years across enterprise, private equity, financial services, digital health and professional services built that foundation. First-time leaders through to executives who have scaled some of the country’s most complex organisations. That network is what Altura is built on.
Behind it is a platform designed from scratch by the search partners who use it. It takes the administrative weight off the search partner and puts it where the judgement is needed. The technology amplifies. The search partner leads.
Our team
Mark King
Founder
Sheila Del Mundo
GTM and Marketing Manager
Sarah Woods
Researcher
What we stand for
These are not laminated wall values. They are the specific commitments we make on every search, and the standards we hold ourselves to when things get difficult. If we ever fall short, we want to hear about it.
Technology handles the admin. Search partners handle the relationships. The right person stays in focus at every moment that matters.
Honest advice, even when it is not what the client wants to hear. We will tell you if your brief is off, if your process is costing you candidates, or if the role is mispriced.
We operate as an extension of your talent function, not a vendor at arm's length. Proactive communication, honest feedback, and a named search partner who is accountable for the outcome.