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Leading the way in Technology Leadership Recruitment & Executive Search

Empowering businesses with transformational leaders and a tailored approach.

For over a decade, Kat has been connecting forward-thinking Australian businesses with exceptional leaders.

Her extensive background in the Salesforce ecosystem and partnering with Australia’s leading organisations has given her a profound understanding of the business’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Deep market knowledge,
exceptional talent

Kat’s approach is defined by her commitment to excellence, empathy, and authentic connections. She uses her exclusive network and deep market knowledge to identify the exceptional talent your business needs.

Think of her as an extension of your business—or your career journey’s biggest cheerleader. She encourages partnerships that align with your long-term goals.

Immersed in the industry,
dedicated to your growth

Kat stays ahead of industry trends, immersing herself in networking events, relevant podcasts, and insightful books and sharing these valuable takeaways with her connections.

As a business owner and entrepreneur, she empathises with companies’ challenges and is driven by achieving meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Grateful and humbled by the trust her clients place in her, Kat is dedicated to supporting your organisation’s growth and success.

Why she is the Expert - The #KatDifference:

Personal Accountability

Personal Accountability

Kat manages every search directly, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

Exclusive Network

Exclusive Network

Access to a high-calibre pool of leaders who might not actively seek new appointments but are ready to consider the right opportunity.

Proven Expertise

Proven Expertise

A thorough understanding of technology leadership roles, including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and other Senior Executives.

Empathy-Led Approach

Empathy-Led Approach

Building genuine relationships and delivering results with care and precision.

My Values

Authenticity

Clear on who we are and we do not pretend to be anyone else.

Care

Guided by heart, driven by results.

Professionalism

Acting with integrith and doing as we say.

Accountability​

Taking full responsibility for the successful outcome.

Empowering organisations to thrive through exceptional leadership.

Guided by care and accountability, I focus on technology and innovation-driven organisations undergoing change. I connect businesses with transformational and turnaround Leaders for Executive and Senior Leadership teams, including interim assignments.

Combining empathy-led practices with a personalised, end-to-end approach, Kohort redefines recruitment by putting people first and profit second.

Partners in long-term success

Discover the impact of our work through the words of our clients.

I don’t say that lightly. Hiring isn’t just about filling roles—it’s an act of empathy, intuition, care, and business smarts. I trust Kat to find the right people, but more than that, I trust her to look after them, to do right by them and by us. I’ve never worked with a recruiter this good. Like I said—Kat is the best.

 Daniel Howell’s, Client

It has been a fantastic experience to date. Extremely professional work ethic, and I hope to work with Kohort again soon!

Dale Purdon, Candidate

Kathrin closely guided me through the process by briefing me every step of the way and checking in with me before and after interviews. She made me feel supported for any questions I have. It is a big step in my career and I’m grateful to have her represent me for the job application. She understood the role and change that I’m looking for and matched it with the right opportunity. Thanks Kathrin for all your help.

Leslie, Candidate

Kathrin convinced me to apply for a role that I would never have discovered on my own and taking her advice has been one of the best career moves I’ve ever made. She is an exceptional recruiter.

Matthew, Candidate

I cannot recommend Kathrin Pantenburg (Kohort Partners) highly enough! From the very first interaction, she demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and communication.  truly goes above and beyond to understand your career aspirations and match you with the perfect role.
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Diana, Candidate

Kat really understands the ecosystem and the different roles, skillsets available and has a wide network. What really differentiates her is her ability to understand the client’s environment and needs. She is responsive and very collaborative. A pleasure to work with.

Will Jung, Client

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Frequently Asked Questions​

Curious about our approach to executive search? Our FAQs answer common questions about our process, expertise, and commitment to your success.
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I focus on recruiting Technology Executives such as CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and CISOs, as well as their Senior Leadership Teams. My expertise extends to technology and innovation-driven organisations, covering permanent and interim appointments.

I offer a personalised, hands-on approach, leveraging an exclusive network and a tailored process. Your experience working with me reflects my work ethic, quality, and commitment to real results.

My background in the Salesforce ecosystem has opened doors across enterprise organisations and SMEs, providing unique access to opportunities many agencies can’t offer. I’ve built long-standing relationships since 2015, giving me unique insights across industries.

My process—often referred to as the “Kat Difference”—is designed to deliver success. I’d love to show you how it works.

I have found great success in the Private Equity space and their portfolio companies, in the technology sector and broader financial services industry, such as investment banking.
We specialise in recruiting Technology Executives, including CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and CISOs, as well as their leadership teams. We focus on building cohesive and effective leadership teams. If that is what you are looking for, we are the right partner for you.
It all begins with an initial consultation to understand your needs and ensure we’re the right fit for each other.
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I went from a 10 minute seek application to a phone call with Kathrin just days later. It was immediately obvious that Kathrin understood my field and had all the details I needed up front. I was impressed that I could talk tech as I would to a colleague. Communication was on point; conversations were empathetic and respectful of my time and competing opportunities. I felt supported at each step and I look forward to continuing to grow my relationship with Kohort Partners throughout my career.

Kat, you’ve set the bar high and stood out from the dozens of recruiters I’ve spoken to this year. Keep up the good work!

Aldo Schumann, Candidate

I cannot recommend Kathrin Pantenburg (Kohort Partners) highly enough! From the very first interaction, she demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and communication.

Kathrin truly goes above and beyond to understand your career aspirations and match you with the perfect role.

Throughout the entire process, she was always available to answer my questions, provide updates, and offer valuable insights, making the recruitment journey smooth and stress-free.

Her dedication to helping me secure an amazing role was evident every step of the way. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your success and will put in the extra effort to help you reach your goals, Kathrin is the person you want on your side. An absolute pleasure to work with.

Thank you for everything!

Diana, Candidate

I’ve been working with Kathrin for about 3 years now – primarily as a client who was after hiring the best talent in the ecosystem.

She does a very thorough job of understanding & interpreting the business’ needs as well as the candidate’s needs and ensures that neither the Hiring Manager nor the candidate end up wasting their time during the entire recruitment process.

She is extremely professional, punctual, respects everyone’s time, communicates clearly and keeps the candidates and organisations up to date on all stages.

What I really like is that she doesn’t stop once “transaction” is completed, and continues to follow up and regularly keep in touch post recruitment i.e., meet up regularly for coffee, check in on the candidate progress, gather feedback from the candidate & organisation etc.

I have also referred several candidates to Kathrin who were after new career opportunities and are more than satisfied with their roles now thanks to her.

So I highly recommend Kathrin from both sides:

– if you’re an organisation looking to grow your business and you’re after the best talent

– if you’re a candidate who is yearning for your next challenge and not sure where/how to start.

You’re absolutely in the best hands with Kat.

Suri CM, Employer