"Your work ethic will stand-out among the other recruiters I've worked with, and I simply wanted to thank you for your help.

In addition, I also find Oppeus a very good recruitment firm in their methodical recruitment approach. .... the way Oppeus has dealt with candidates such as myself speaks highly of what I believe is a well-run search firm."

Thanks again.

Candidate for GM role

"Dear Peter,

Good to talk to you and Geoff yesterday.

I'd like to thank Oppeus for your work on the Strategy Retreat. You stepped in as facilitators at short notice, and ensured that the two days ran smoothly. It was a very productive workshop, and we now have a detailed, substantive work program that we are in the process of implementing. You should take credit for helping get the best out of us!"

Chairman

"As the new Chief Executive, I was keen to get an objective first-hand measure of how our organisation compares with "best practice" organisations around Australia. The First XI WinningWheel framework effectively outlines what best practice actually means in an Australian context. The OPPEUS Organisational Insights Diagnostic Survey (based on this framework) not only allowed us to see how well we performed in each of the nine WinningWheel dimensions but also provided insights as to where we should prioritise our organisational development activities. The survey - and associated advice from the OPPEUS consultants - has helped shape our organisation strategy as well as highlighting a number of operational improvements for us to work on in the short term."

Chief Executive Officer

"The OPPEUS team were incredibly thoughtful and professional in tailoring their approach to suit the unique needs of our organisation".

"OPPEUS were flexible in response to the demanding timeframe and produced a high quality outcome, as well as a comprehensive tool for the organisation to use as it evolves. We are extremely satisfied with the skill demonstrated and value-added by the OPPEUS team."

Chris Gillman
Chief Executive Officer
Griffith Hack & Co.

“Congratulations to Oppeus for taking the step to sponsor the governance award. It's particularly timely to highlight this aspect of business performance and great to see excellence recognised.”

Executive Director
Leading Telecommunications Company

“This has been the best search that I have ever been involved in, a brilliant outcome.”

Group General Manager

“Nick,

Great outcome with Chris. Well done and congratulations! A pleasure dealing with you and Rob over the last few weeks. THANK YOU, especially for your support and mentoring. Regards,

Andrew.”
Candidate for GM role

"Rene and Jasper (and Serena)

Attached is our news for today. Thank you to all of you for supporting and guiding our process over the last few months. I have very much appreciated your guidance and contribution. We were as a Board very pleased with the outcome and all agreed that it would not have been the startling success it has been without your and Oppeus’ involvement. Thank you, Serena, for orchestrating in background."

Thank you and regards,

Peter Day
Chairman
Orbital Corporation

"I am writing to express the deep appreciation of the board and management of Abbottsford Convent Foundation for the thorough and extremely helpful review of our board structure, its operation and governance of the Foundation.

The on-line survey, one on one interviews, attendance at board meetings and OPPEUS' ability to benchmark SFC against other not for profit boards as well as all company boards in its data base provided insights and recommendation that had real resonance.

We were pleased to have been able to dedicate a full board meeting to receiving and discussing your report. A committee chaired by me has now met and all twenty-eight recommendations have been prioritised and will be actioned this coming Monday night.

Again, thank you to you and Geoffrey Williams for the professional services you have provided and the thoroughness of the process. It exceeded our expectations and has laid the foundation for consolidation of our early progress and the ongoing goog governance of this complex and important organisation."

Hayden Raysmith
Chairman

Peter Kronborg,

Just a short note to say thankyou both for such an exciting forum, the challenge is now to implement the ideas moving forward but although this was my first with the REIV I have been to several others and your stewardship was first class ... Many thanks again.

Best Wishes,

Richard Earle
Director
JELLIS CRAIG

"Amanda (Earle) thanks for calling, I am very impressed with your follow up and level of customer service..."

Chair, of a leading independent school

Thank you for the opportunity to attend the Colloquium, it provided a number of significant messages that I feel motivated to address.

Head of Campus
Independent School, Melbourne

The work of OPPEUS in conducting the recent Board review at Bayside Health was outstanding. You and the firm demonstrated a very meaningful combination of well honed processes with keen and highly relevant insights to further advance our already highly performing Board.

We appreciated the usefulness of the benchmarked Leblanc Board Effectiveness Diagnostic as part of the OPPEUS review process. It proves value in better understanding the opportunities for further improvement and confirming our relative success in many areas.

We appreciate the considerable efforts, insights and professionalism that you and OPPEUS brought to bear on the project. It has strengthened our Board and increased our resolve to further develop our organisation as a world leader in healthcare.

Yours Sincerely,

Stephen Grant
Chairman
Bayside Health

Pauline ... what a fabulous job you did at the Summit. You set the scene superbly. I know people really enjoyed the hour with you. Thank you so much.

Geraldine Wilson
Janus Consulting

Pauline Duncan ... was really wonderful and I really enjoyed it.

(anonymous)

"We knew this would be a major exercise and OPPEUS impressed the Board Nomination Committee with its approach to the appointment of 12 Directors to a new Board for CPA Australia. Overwhelmingly, we were pleased with the conduct of the assignment, and with the timeliness and quality of the written reports for all candidates considered. The depth of candidates generated for the 2 external director roles in particular was exceptional, the range and quality was beyond our expectations. The assignment was smoothly managed and the Board Nomination Committee was delighted with the outcome."

President
Accounting Services Body

"Nick ... Please thank Peter for sending me your latest edition of the Oppeus Oracle. I found it interesting ... I actually read it from cover to cover!"

Chris Stoltz
Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial Information Technology Association (Australia & New Zealand)

"OPPEUS has got on board and understands our business and gets the things which makes us work."

Mr Ed Eshuys
Managing Director & CEO
St Barbara Limited

"Amanda, I wanted to thank you all your assistance in helping me secure such a wonderful appointment. If it wasn't for Oppeus and you I would not even have applied.

Once again, thank you very much."

Newly Appointed CEO -
Leading South Australian Health Service.

“OPPEUS recently (March 2007) conducted an exercise to examine internal remuneration relativities of selected managerial and professional positions within our company. The exercise was conducted with a high degree of professionalism and thoroughness and our Board was fully satisfied with both the outcomes and the manner in which the exercise was conducted.

Bill and Jasper listened and absorbed information well, gained a good appreciation of the background and direction of the organisation as it related to the positions in question, were wise and insightful in their assessments and also added additional valuable observations outside their brief.”

General Manager –
Human Resources, Government Essential Services Group

“I would like to place on the record how impressed I was with the quality of engagement. OPPEUS was given a very tight timeline and produced an uncompromised, high quality engagement, on time and with an exceptional talent shortlist and assessment.

Your team certainly delivered and it was much appreciated.”

Chief Executive,
Major Financial Services Group