
Board & Governance
Your Board & Governance Recruitment Specialists
Your Board & Governance Recruitment Specialists
“‘Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.’ Success is achieved not through any individual’s efforts alone, but through the work of the team. In leadership, success looks like alignment of the work of Board and Chief Executive; of strategy, values and performance; and the match of intent with delivery.
The following is an outline of the services that David provides for Boards:
Confidential advisory services to Chief Executive and / or to Board on performance and remuneration of either Chief Executive or the Board itself
Strategic Advisory
Chief Executive KPI performance and development frameworks
Establishing Performance & Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference
External Advisor on Committees / Chairing
Code of Conduct investigation
Facilitating strategic workshops
Board or Director assessment, review and Competency Frameworks
Board and Director placement
Organisation Health Checks or Pulse Checks
CCO Reviews
Board Success Planning frameworks

"David did a fantastic on the appointment of a new Board member. He was able to source potential directors from beyond the typical pools, with the commitment required for a purpose-driven organisation. Strong candidate management and good advice."
Get in Touch
Looking to grow your team or find your next Executive position? Get in touch with the team Tribe Executive for a confidential chat.
Meet the Team


David Hammond
Executive Search Lead
david@tribegroup.com
+64 27 444 6368
Experienced former Chief Executive with 10 years of experience at that level, now leading Chief Executive and Board search across the range of non-private sectors. A national expert in KPI development, bespoke remuneration assessment, Māori sector work, board advisory and entire structure reviews.


Russell Spratt
Te Kaitūhura, Tau Mai | Co-Founder, Tau Mai
russell@tribegroup.com
+64 29 446 3770
From Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa, Russell is the GM Wellington at Tribe and co-founder of Tau Mai. With 25+ years in recruitment, he has led senior appointments across many sectors, specialising in Māori-focused roles and governance, with a passion for culturally grounded leadership and equity.

Mia Mrsic
Senior Researcher
mia@tribegroup.com
+64 27 213 2356
Behind every great leadership appointment is rigorous, human-led research. Mia supports the full search lifecycle: market mapping, sourcing, and candidate research for C-suite and governance roles. With curiosity and care, it's Mia focus on the detail that makes the difference in executive search.


Zahrah Bashir
Personal Assistant
zahrah@tribegroup.com
+64 27 269 8691
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Zahrah proudly calls Aotearoa home. As an experienced executive assistant, she’s known for her bubbly personality, calm approach, and sharp organisational skills. Passionate about helping others thrive, she brings warmth and energy to every team she joins.