MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM DRIVING MEANINGFUL IMPACT, WHERE COLLABORATION, CULTURE, AND VALUE ALIGN.

SURPASSING EXPECTIONS

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Dianne Williams

FOUNDER


With over 23 years’ experience in executive search, Dianne has a deep track record focusing on the healthcare sector.

Dianne’s passion, determination and creativity for finding high impact talent for the healthcare industry is leveraged by her vast network and deep capacity to listen and understand the critical elements of a client’s culture, challenges and competency fit.  As a result of her enduring track record of success Dianne has built a network of long term relationships and repeat clients whom she has consistently delivered outstanding results for over many years.

Prior to founding Williams Hall, Dianne led the Healthcare practice for Derwent Search and also worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers earlier in her career.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW and qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Dianne is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

CULTURE CONNECTOR

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Helen Hall

FOUNDER


Helen is passionate about aligning people with culture to achieve momentum in business. She has built a reputation as a passionate advocate for driving diversity, in all its complexity, into the Australian Industrial sector and has deep experience partnering with clients to deliver Board, CEO and Senior Executive appointments. Helen’s highly sought after executive search counsel draws upon her extensive network, which she utilises to guide clients in attracting and securing high impact executive talent.

Prior to her career in Executive Search, she spent 15 years in leadership roles with companies such as Opera Australia, the McGrath Foundation, Tourism NSW, IDG Communications and APN Outdoor. She holds a Master of Marketing from Macquarie Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management from Charles Sturt University.

Helen is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the National Association of Women in Construction and the National Association of Women in Operations. She is a volunteer with MGSM’s Alumni Association and the Willoughby Mosman Swans JAFL.

MEANINGFUL IMPACT

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Katrina Woods

SENIOR RESEARCHER
Katrina is an executive search professional who thrives on building meaningful relationships and helping people align their careers, whether they’re ready for a new opportunity today or exploring possibilities for the future. She is passionate when partnering with people to identify and engage top-tier C-suite and senior leadership talent. Driven by the human element of search: getting to know individuals, understanding their aspirations, and supporting them in making confident, informed career decisions.

With a background spanning health & wellbeing, recruitment consulting, executive support, and research roles, Katrina has a well-rounded perspective across the full talent lifecycle. Over the years, she has developed a deep understanding of how to navigate complex searches while always keeping people at the centre of the process.

Having lived and worked internationally, including in London and Hong Kong, Katrina brings a global outlook to every engagement. She is passionate about wellbeing, diversity, and sustainability, and believes in the power of inclusive leadership and people-first cultures to drive long-term success.

DRIVING VALUE

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Briaan Llorente

Principal

Briaan leads our Professional Services Practice where he partners with firms across Australia to identify, attract, and retain senior leadership and executive talent.

With over a decade of executive search and talent management experience, Briaan is recognised for his ability to design and deliver tailored search strategies that address complex talent challenges and align with the strategic goals of his clients. He brings deep sector insight into partnership structures, business models, and market dynamics within professional services, enabling him to advise on succession planning, market mapping, and senior leadership appointments with precision and discretion.

Briaan is known for developing trusted relationships with Boards, Managing Partners, and Executive Leadership Teams, combining rigorous search methodology with a nuanced understanding of organisational culture to ensure lasting appointments.

Prior to Williams Hall, Briaan held senior search and in-house talent roles with Korn Ferry and The Orchard Talent Group, where he led Health and Professional Services Practices. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management, UNSW.

COLLABORATING SOLUTIONS

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Nicholas Cowie

ASSOCIATE
Nicholas recently graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation, where he majored in Human Resources and Marketing. He enjoys working with people and has a strong background in customer service and hospitality which developed his collaborative and teamwork skills.

As he begins his professional career, he looks forward to learning new skills in research, recruitment and human resources by working with different clients and learning from the experienced team.

“When you’re that successful, things have a momentum, and at a certain point you can’t really tell whether you have created the momentum, or it’s creating you.”

-Annie Lennox