Ann-Marie Mooney wears many hats at Omera Partners in Sydney. She is Executive Assistant to our Managing Partner and our Interim Management Partner, as well as Practice Manager for the Interim Management team. In these roles she supports candidates and clients across the full search and interim management process. Known for her honesty, loyalty, and meticulous attention to detail, Ann-Marie is the person who keeps the practice running smoothly and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. We sat down with Ann-Marie to find out what keeps her so organised, and what she enjoys most about working with candidates and clients every day.

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What is your role at Omera Partners and what brought you to executive search?

“I am Practice Manager for the Interim Management Practice and Executive Assistant to Matt Hagen, Founder and Managing Partner, and Danny Hodgson, Interim Management Partner. My background is in executive support, having previously held Executive Assistant roles across several major Australian industry councils, which gave me valuable insight across a range of sectors. What drew me to executive search was the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and to be part of a process that has a real impact on organisations. When the opportunity came to join Omera Partners, the combination of a high-calibre team and a genuinely specialised Interim Management Practice felt like the right fit.”

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Who do you support and what does it take to keep a search practice running well?

“My primary focus is providing day-to-day support to Matt Hagen and Danny Hodgson, and working alongside them as a key contact for candidates and clients throughout the executive search and interim management process. I manage communications, scheduling, and operational procedures across active assignments, and I make sure each stage of the process moves forward as it should, from first contact through to appointment. Alongside the day-to-day, I spend a good deal of my time improving how the practice operates, reviewing and streamlining administrative processes so the business runs as efficiently as possible.”

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What do candidates, clients and colleagues experience when they work with you?

“I think people experience honesty, loyalty, and a genuine commitment to getting the detail right. I go the extra mile to make sure candidates and clients have a smooth and positive experience, particularly candidates who are navigating a significant career moment and need to feel that they are in safe hands. Colleagues would say I am organised and thorough, but also warm and approachable, and I think that balance matters. A senior appointment is a considerable moment for everyone involved, and I want the people I work with to feel genuinely looked after from beginning to end.”

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What do you most enjoy about working at Omera Partners, and what are you most proud of in your work?

“What I most enjoy is the variety of the work and the privilege of working alongside a genuinely talented and supportive team. I am motivated by being part of a group where everyone is invested in achieving the best outcome, and where the work we do behind the scenes makes a real difference to real people. What I am most roud of is the part I have played in developing the Interim Management Practice, improving the way we operate day to day and exploring ideas that strengthen how Omera Partners delivers for candidates and clients. More than anything, I am proud of the trust Matt Hagen and Danny Hodgson have in me to keep the practice on track.”

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“Greatness is found in going above and beyond for every candidate and client, every time,with honesty, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine desire to help."

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What does life look like outside the office?

“Outside the office I am kept happily busy by my husband and our two daughters, and I love nothing more than spending time with friends and family. I have a real appreciation for good food, wine, and coffee, especially enjoyed in good company. I also make time to stay active, attending Pilates regularly, which keeps me grounded amid a busy home and work life.”

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