Kym Matthews
Director @Universe
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WORK HISTORY
Director @Universe
Melbourne, AU
At Universe Search, I lead the design and delivery of bespoke, data-driven talent solutions — including executive search, succession planning, market insights, and diversity projects — for clients across Australia and internationally. My work combines market intelligence, skills-based workforce insights and leadership advisory to help organisations future-proof capability and build high-performing, inclusive teams.Core Services & Expertise - Executive Search & Succession Planning - Talent Mapping, Pipelining & Workforce Insights - Diversity & Inclusion Strategy (Gender & Indigenous)- EVP & Employer Branding - Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Advisory - Systems & Process Improvement (JobAdder, ATS/CRM optimisation)- Talent Development & Small Team LeadershipIndustry ExperienceEducation & Research | Healthcare & Medical | Government | Corporate (Banking, Energy, ICT, Retail, Property, Legal, Consumer, Engineering, Resources, Logistics)
EDUCATION
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Criminology, Philosophy
ABOUT KYM MATTHEWS
I am a senior talent strategist with nearly 20 years’ experience spanning executive search, talent intelligence, workforce planning, EVP, and succession advisory across corporate, higher education, government and professional services.I have previously held senior in-house and consulting roles with organisations including Telstra, BP and GSK, consistently delivering measurable outcomes such as strengthening executive pipelines, exceeding diversity hiring targets, and embedding EVP strategies that attract and retain critical talent.Core Services & Expertise - Executive Search & Succession Planning - Talent Mapping, Pipelining & Workforce Insights - Diversity & Inclusion Strategy (Gender & Indigenous)- EVP & Employer Branding - Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Advisory - Systems & Process Improvement (JobAdder, ATS/CRM optimisation)- Talent Development & Small Team LeadershipIndustry ExperienceEducation & Research | Healthcare & Medical | Government | Corporate (Banking, Energy, ICT, Retail, Property, Legal, Consumer, Engineering, Resources, Logistics)Key SkillsExecutive Search · Workforce Planning · Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) · Talent Pipelining · Competitive Intelligence · Business Development · Market Analysis · Client Relations · Global Talent Acquisition · Organisational Effectiveness · Employer Branding · Stakeholder Engagement · Coaching & Mentoring · Project Management
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