Market U
Market U specialises in placing talented corporate affairs, communication and marketing executives in permanent and contract roles, in addition to providing broader organisational development solutions.
Through our alliances, our knowledge and search capability extends nationally and globally. With offices in Melbourne and Sydney, our clients represent some of Australia's leading organisations across all industry sectors.
Our team of senior consultants have more than three decades of experience in roles in senior marketing, corporate affairs and communications, together with related executive recruitment.
Market U's objective is simple: To assist our candidates in making the best possible decisions for their career aspirations, whilst ensuring our clients secure the best possible person for the role and for the organisation.
We do this by listening, understanding, advising and consulting and by offering a level of service that is second to none. Whether you are a candidate or a client, our success is measured by your success.
Our Jobs
At Market U we don't advertise all roles because we actively use our database and networks to source candidates. In some cases we are also requested by our clients not to advertise roles and to keep the detail confidential, other than when discussing the role with a potential candidate that has been specifically approached by us for the role.
If you're an experienced professional in the disciplines of corporate affairs, communications and/or marketing, please send us your resume now so we can get to know you and get a better understanding of what you are looking for.
If you would like to view the roles that we are currently recruiting for, please refer to the following websites, and search by the recruiter profiles on both www.seek.com.au and www.mycareer.com.au
Our recruitment procedures and selection criteria are targeted to preserve and build our reputation, professionalism and our integrity.
Global Focus
In January 2008, Market U merged with 
Limited, a leading global management consulting firm based in Australia.
Operating across the UK, Europe, Australasia and the USA, WDScott has developed a unique service culture and is known for integrity, attention to client needs, practicality of recommendations and a desire to work alongside clients in both implementation and benefit realisation, all of which are values and ethics shared with Market U. This relationship has enabled Market U to remain boutique, while increasing our ability to effectively serve global clients and access the global talent market, and expanding our offering to incorporate broader organisational development solutions.
Our Team
Market U is made up of a committed team of professionals with experience in both local and international markets, whose extensive industry experience and recruitment expertise ensures a strategic and personalised service.
Strongly passionate about delivering quality service to clients and candidates alike, the team has national responsibility for managing permanent and contract recruitment assignments for existing and new clients, as well as liaising with candidates.
With an intimate knowledge of current trends and market movements, the Market U team is able to provide invaluable advice to clients, as well as to their candidates.
The recruitment team is supported by a highly-experienced Operations team that ensures the smooth running of the Market U office and business.
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Patricia Lière
Patricia is the CEO of Market U based in our Sydney office.
Patricia brings a wealth of marketing and communications experience to Market U, from senior roles she has held while living and working in the UK, France, the Americas and Australia.
Patricia has operated as a principal consultant with Market U for the past two years, effectively managing senior corporate affairs and communications assignments. Her focus on client and candidate care are key attributes of Patricia's service delivery and she has established an enviable track record in sourcing high calibre talent who add value to Market U's clients for the longer term.
Patricia holds tertiary qualifications in management, a degree in modern language from the Sorbonne, Paris and an MBA focusing on strategic marketing and change management.
Ella Kwame
Ella is a Senior Consultant with Market U based in our Melbourne Office.
With eight years of recruitment experience in both the UK and in Australia, Ella has recently joined the Market U Melbourne team to service our government and public sector clients. Ella has a proven track record of delivering efficient recruitment solutions across a variety of industries, whilst maintaining high quality of standards for her clients and candidates.
Rebecca Ketteringham
Ella is a Consultant with Market U based in our Melbourne Office.
Rebecca has 10 years experience as a consultant specialising in senior/executive recruitment across both contract and permanent arenas. Effective communication and strong negotiation skills allow Rebecca to achieve outstanding results whilst ensuring client satisfaction.
She is a committed consultant who listens to her clients enabling her to gain a strong understanding of each requirement. Her broad knowledge of recruitment & of the various markets she specialises in ensures that every client/candidate experience is a positive one.
Rebecca aims to develop a true partnership with her clients and by understanding their business, goals, strategy and values, she is able to offer a tailored approach every time. Rebecca focuses on providing a continuous and high level of consulting, whilst maintaining a close working relationship with clients to assess and improve services on an on-going basis.
Kristin Bell
Kristin is Operations Manager based in our Melbourne office.
Kristin brings four years of Management experience and over 10 years of administration experience to Market U working for a variety of organisations around the world including the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games organising committee. Leading the Operational function at Market U, Kristin's key focus is to make sure the business runs smoothly and processes are in place to ensure efficiency.
Helen Kehagias
Helen is an Executive Assistant based in our Sydney office.
Helen has over 10 years experience as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager in a variety of industries including, direct marketing, telecommunications and information technology. In addition to her administrative experience, Helen has had exposure to coordinating in-house recruitment processes, producing documentation for internal policy / processes and assisting with tender submissions. Helen ensures the smooth running of our Sydney office as well as offering support to our CEO and consultants.
Helen has an Advanced Diploma in Asia Pacific Marketing.
Callum Silcock
Callum is a Candidate and Consultant Coordinator based in our Melbourne office.
Previously based in Sydney, Callum has had an extensive career working within Construction & Engineering recruitment and has held roles such as Administrator, Resourcer, Consultant and Research Manager, within both top tier and boutique recruitment firms. Relocating to Melbourne in 2009, Callum joined Market U making the transition into the marketing and corporate affairs disciplines. With over 8 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Callum provides valuable support to the Market U team with candidate / consultant coordination, database management, administration and IT.
Shiela De La Cruz
Shiela is an Accounts Coordinator based in our Melbourne Office.
Shiela has over 7 years experience working in the Accounting sector. She has previously worked for MYOB Australia as a Technical Support Representative. After leaving there in 2001 she worked for Lloyd Morgan, a recruitment firm, for 3 and half years as the Accounts Bookkeeper. This role gave her an insight into the recruitment world including payroll for Contractors which grew from 30 to 100 nationwide. She then moved to KRA Financial Group as the Accounts Manager for 4 years. Shiela is focused on managing the efficient process and procedures within the Accounting function of Market U.
Shiela has a Bachelor Degree in Business (Accounting).