Bridgid Flynn is a Senior Associate in the Research Team at Omera Partners. She works across a broad spread of executive search mandates and partners and is recognised for her attention to detail, the rapport she builds quickly with senior candidates and her genuine interest in the people she meets along the way. We talked with Bridgid about her role at Omera Partners, how she approaches a search, and what greatness means to her.

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

“I am a Senior Associate in the Research Team at Omera Partners, based in Sydney. I support searches across a broad range of sectors, including the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Financial Leadership practice with Vanessa Stack, Energy and Utilities with Jo Taylor, and Engineering and Transport with Rebecca Williamson, and was drawn to Omera Partners by the quality of the work and the calibre of the team. The collaborative, in-house research model here suits the way I like to work.”

What does the research process involve, and how do you support the partners and practices you work with?

“The research process is about far more than finding names. I use my professional networks and technology to identify diverse talent, the people who are excellent at what they do but may not be actively visible. I work closely with the partners and practices I support to understand exactly what the client needs both technically and culturally and then map the market accordingly. From the initial identification of candidates through to outreach and qualification, my focus is on bringing the right people to the table and making sure they understand the opportunity in front of them.”

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

“I am genuinely interested in the people I speak with, and I think that comes through. Candidates tell me they feel informed about the opportunities I bring to them. I am passionate about selling the vision of what a role can offer, not simply describing the job specification. Colleagues know they can count on me to be thorough and focused,particularly when it comes to understanding the client’s brief and finding the right fit.”

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

“What I enjoy most is being part of a genuinely collaborative in-house research team. There is real satisfaction in working alongside people who are equally committed to understanding what a client needs and to diligently finding the right candidates to meet that brief. I am proud of the part I play in helping Omera Partners continue to grow as a successful, contemporary executive search firm that makes a real and positive impact in the Australian business community. Finding a candidate who is both the right technical fit and the right cultural fit is the moment I find most rewarding.”

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“Where greatness is found’ articulates exactly what we’ve been doing for clients and candidates for years. Identifying high quality candidates that meet the clients brief in technical skills and cultural fit.”

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What does life look like outside the office?

“I am a proud mother of two daughters who have recently returned from living in London and building their own careers. Outside of work, I recharge through gardening, reading, and cooking. I find all three genuinely relaxing, and they give me a good balance to the pace of the work.”

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