Cameron Heaney

Director

Contact Cameron

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+61 3 9285 5809

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+61 413 738 898

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cameron.heaney@transearch.com.au

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Cameron Heaney

Cameron Heaney is a well-established and highly reputable executive search professional, with over 30 years’ continuous experience in the executive search and recruitment industry. He specialises in appointing CEOs, C-suite executives, General Managers, senior leaders and Board members across the Consumer, Industrial, Transport, Energy and FMCG sectors. He also consults on talent-related leadership matters including succession, culture and overall talent strategy.

Cameron grew up in a family surrounded by specialist recruiters; his father was a pioneer and leader in the industry through to the mid-1990s. Forging his own path he has built a career across senior positions in one of the world’s largest specialist recruitment firms, successfully operated and led his own specialist recruitment firm and led the Executive Search practice for a prominent Melbourne based executive search firm before joining TRANSEARCH International in 2020.

The Orxestra® methodology, unique to TRANSEARCH, closely aligns with Cameron’s background and reputation, providing a structured approach to maximising cultural and leadership fit while reducing risk in executive appointments.

In 2022, Cameron completed Advanced Certificates in Leaders & Culture and Executive Talent through Cornell University’s ILR School. In 2024, he was appointed to the TRANSEARCH International Global Advisory Board and maintains strong connections across the firm’s 60 offices (across 40 countries), participating in a range of global forums and specialist practice groups.

Cameron has an engaging and authentic approach, a sharp intellect, and high attention to detail with the ability to confidently identify, assess, engage and bring the right talent in the market into search processes, through to appointment and beyond.

Cameron is married with two teenage children, is a keen dinghy sailor, enjoys trail running and plays regular competition tennis.

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“I’ve worked with and known Cameron Heaney over several years in a few organisations from a client perspective.

As a candidate, Cameron took me through a detailed process to understand my current and past work history. This included validating my skills and experience to confirm his own research and his personal experiences dealing with me in the past. He provided a transparent explanation of the role and the Carman’s organisation, and how it aligned with what I was seeking.

Cameron asked me insightful and challenging questions, managed the interview process with meticulous detail, dedication and a focus to make sure his client’s needs were fully met; at the same time keeping me fully engaged, prepared and excited about the possible role. His communication was always timely and responsive, which never left me hanging with any doubts.

Everything Cameron said about Carman’s was 100% accurate, which confirmed my trust in Cameron and my desire to work for Carman’s. He further ensured that I was afforded all the help, respect and guidance throughout the process.

It was a pleasure to work with Cameron to secure my new role and I would highly recommend him and the TRANSEARCH team.”

Theo Sathananthan

Chief Financial Officer, Carman’s Kitchen

“I am delighted to share my gratitude for the outstanding services provided by Cameron Heaney and the team at TRANSEARCH. Their expertise, dedication, and meticulous approach were instrumental in finding the perfect CEO for our company. From the initial consultation to the final placement, Cameron demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a deep understanding of our unique needs. He presented us with a number of highly qualified candidates, facilitated seamless interviews, gave us an in-depth analysis of each and provided invaluable insights throughout the selection process. Thanks to his and the TRANSEARCH team’s efforts, we have found a CEO who is an excellent fit for our organisation, and we are confident in a bright future ahead. I highly recommend Cameron to any business seeking top-tier executive talent.”

Bruce Peterson

Founder & Chair, Grande Experiences