Talent Advisory

The right person
changes everything.

Specialist recruitment for digital, marketing and technology.

Pony Express is a talent advisory founded on deep market knowledge and a disciplined approach to search.

We work with a select number of organisations at a time — founders, operators and people-leaders who value rigour over volume, and understand that the right process produces the right outcome.

Momentum is a product of preparation. We take detailed briefs, build precise narratives, and execute without shortcuts.

Nearly two decades embedded in the Australian digital and technology market. A network built slowly, and maintained carefully.

Disciplines

Where we work.

A narrow focus. Executed well.
01

Digital & Performance Marketing

02

Product & Technology

03

Data & Analytics

04

Ecommerce & Operations

05

CX & Design

What clients say

01 / 06

Fun, direct and easy to work with. Matt sourced stellar talent, gave succinct and accurate summaries, and provided clear and timely feedback in a smooth and pain-free process.
Marcia HarkinsGM Intervention, Beyond Blue

02 / 06

Matt has been a fantastic recruitment partner, consistently delivering high-quality candidates who not only have the right skills but are also a great cultural fit.
David WalshHead of Marketing & CX, Pay.com.au

03 / 06

The team at Pony Express have been a great partner, acting with urgency and coming through with strong candidates every time.
Alex GelbackCo-founder OpenCities / GM Platforms, Granicus

04 / 06

Matt and Jayde were exceptional partners, and were well received throughout the senior leadership team.
Emma ForrestHead of Digital Programs, Aesop

05 / 06

They truly understand our business and share our passion for winning, making them an instrumental part of the C&P business.
Jeanni WatsonHR Director, Cummins&Partners

06 / 06

Within the first 30 days, they took a look at how we were doing things, threw most of it out of the window, and set us up on a path where we could compete and win.
Steve HannCo-founder, Venntifact

Selected placements

Roles we have placed.

  • COO
  • Head of Digital
  • Head of Growth
  • Head of Marketing & Ecommerce
  • Head of Supply Chain
  • Head of Channel Performance & Optimisation
  • GM, Operations
  • Senior Product Manager
  • Senior Product Designer
  • Senior Data Scientist
  • Senior Media Planner
  • Growth Marketing Lead
  • AI Adoption Lead
  • Retention Lead
  • Delivery Manager
  • Performance Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Automation Specialist
  • SEO Manager
  • Demand Planner
  • Ecommerce Strategist
  • MarTech Specialist
  • Digital Optimisation Specialist
  • Product Analyst
  • Social Media Manager
  • Content Marketing Manager
  • Graphic Designer