Katie O’Neill
Principal

Katie’s career in executive search spans 14 years, culminating in leading illuminate’s IT practice. She has expertise in assembling high performance technology leadership teams in financial services, consulting and other sectors, leading high profile global and regional searches to appoint CIOs and their direct reports.

Credentials
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Information Technology

“My deep knowledge of the industry helps me understand what drives, motivates and challenges today’s leaders. It’s satisfying to use that knowledge to help corporations and SMEs succeed.”

Mario Trivor
Principal

Mario has worked in IT since 1986, culminating in an operational and strategic leadership role in Energy Australia. He moved into IT recruitment in 1996, working with clients in a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, FMCG, energy, media and government. Since 2000 he has partnered with CIOs and executive managers to build high performing leadership teams, joining illuminate in 2010.

Credentials
Bachelor of Maths - Information Technology

“My extensive network and appreciation of the challenges facing IT executives helps me find respected leaders and gives me a keen eye for emerging talented professionals.”

Brian Walker
Director

Brian’s long and distinguished career in financial services IT culminated in a role as CIO of BT’s funds management business, where he deployed leading edge administrative and customer service technologies. In 1999 he co-founded eCareer, a BRW Fast 100 company for two years running and now a flourishing IT recruitment firm. In 2010 he founded illuminate Search & Consulting.

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Post Grad Diploma in Applied Finance

“I enjoy working with clients and candidates, matching needs with ambition. I’m proud to have helped many people advance their careers, and many companies gain talented people.”

Sue Selby
Director

Sue has worked in financial services since 1990, for ten years in prominent wealth management companies and as an industry committee representative. For 12 years, she has sourced high performers for the sector’s leading companies. Sue has extensive expertise in strategic business development, holding management positions in areas as diverse as business development and relationship management, marketing, risk, strategic and business consultancy.

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), Canberra University
  • Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia
  • Finalist, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

“I identify leaders that may otherwise have flown under the radar. The secret is knowledgeable long-term relationships with both clients and candidates and a strong wealth sector network.”