Claire Crawford is a Partner, Executive Search and Board at Watermark Search, specialising in leadership and board appointments across the government, for-purpose and commercial sectors. With more than 20 years of executive search experience, she advises organisations on CEO succession, board composition, executive appointments and leadership capability, helping clients identify leaders who can navigate complexity, drive impact and create sustainable value.
Claire has successfully partnered with boards, chief executives and executive leadership teams to appoint senior leaders across a wide range of functional disciplines and industries. Her recent work has included supporting long-serving CEO transitions, establishing new boards, strengthening governance capability and identifying specialist directors to address emerging organisational needs. Known for her thoughtful and highly personalised approach, Claire works closely with clients to tailor every search to their unique context, ensuring a transparent process, exceptional candidate care and outstanding outcomes.
Beginning her career in research, Claire developed extensive networks and a deep appreciation for evidence-based decision making, insights that continue to inform her search and advisory work today. She is passionate about inclusive leadership and is committed to helping organisations build diverse and high-performing executive and board teams. Originally from the United Kingdom, Claire holds a BA (Hons) in History from the University of East Anglia and is based in Sydney.
