Executive Technology Search.

Transforming Private Equity outcomes through technology leadership.

At Jacob Thomas Executive, we specialise in placing transformative technology leaders into Private Equity-backed companies. Our focus is singular: to help portfolio businesses scale, innovate, and unlock value through exceptional executive talent.

Led by a Managing Partner with over 20 years of experience in Australia’s technology executive search market, we bring deep sector insight, strategic advisory capability, and access to an elite network of C-suite candidates. From CIOs and CTOs to emerging roles in cybersecurity, AI, data, and digital transformation, we deliver leadership that drives measurable impact.

In moments of transition-growth, repositioning, or preparing for exit, Jacob Thomas Executive ensures your technology leadership is aligned with investor goals.

  • We go beyond recruitment. Jacob Thomas Executive acts as a strategic advisor to Private Equity firms, supporting value creation across the investment lifecycle—from acquisition through transformation to exit.

  • We understand that successful placements hinge on more than technical capability. We assess alignment with your firm’s pace, culture, and strategic vision. With deep roots in the Australian market and a global perspective, our placements consistently deliver long-term impact and low attrition.

  • Our reputation allows us to engage with the top 5% of technology leaders—those not actively seeking roles but open to transformational opportunities. We bring these executives to the table before they appear on your competitors’ radar.

  • From Operational Support to Value Creation

    Private Equity portfolio companies are increasingly turning to technology leadership to unlock growth, resilience, and innovation. Today’s most effective executives drive:

    • Digital transformation

    • Cyber resilience

    • Data-led decision making

    At the same time, top-tier technology leaders now see Private Equity as a career pinnacle—drawn by the opportunity for rapid impact, equity participation, and high-stakes strategic mandates.

“Technology leadership that accelerates Private Equity performance.”

— George Kauye
Founder & Managing Partner

  • "George is a great connector of people."

    David Evans
    Director - Data & Analytics, WorkSafe Victoria 

  • "George's insights into the market and technology trends is second to none"

    Adrian Aurelio
    Head of Digital –Technology, Product & Engineering, Medibank 

  • "I would highly recommend him."

    John Cox
    ex CTO, Coles

  • "I strongly endorse George for his record for delivering high quality outcomes"

    Dean Matthews
    Interim CIO - State Trustees, ex CIO - Wesfarmers Health

  • "Energetic, insightful and refreshingly strategic in how he approaches opportunities.”

    Idris Shamsi
    CIO, RACV

  • "He is knowledgeable, insightful, respectful and has a great network to draw from."

    Robert Lupone
    ex CIO, Lovisa

Testimonials