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Find your next stand-out
Tech Executive to drive success

By asking the right questions and understanding what’s beneath the surface, I uncover the leaders your business truly needs to drive change, innovation, and long-term success.

Executive hiring requires more than just a recruitment process

It demands a partner who understands your business deeply and works alongside you. Here’s why I stand out:

I Deliver Personally

I Deliver Personally

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

I Understand Deeply

I Understand Deeply

I ask the right questions and engage the right people, guiding them toward meaningful opportunities. My extensive experience makes me understand your challenges and leverage my network to identify Leaders who align with your vision, culture, and strategic goals.

I Care Truly

I Care Truly

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

I Build Partnerships

I Build Partnerships

Building genuine relationships and delivering results with care and precision.

Your success, my priority

Hi, I’m Kat,

I’m here to connect your business with innovative and transformational Technology Executives ready to drive meaningful change and elevate your organisation.

My genuine passion for understanding how businesses grow and thrive sets me apart. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with leaders from Australia’s most renowned and behind-the-scenes brands, gaining valuable insights into what makes companies succeed.

Growth through strategic leadership

Whether scaling for growth, tackling digital transformation, or facing a turnaround, I’ll guide you through the recruitment process with expertise and empathy.

Together, we’ll secure the leaders who align with your vision and drive lasting success. 

Ensuring your next successful hire

Your successful hire directly reflects my work, and I take that responsibility seriously.

I understand the gravity and impact of these roles, which is why I personally manage every step of the process, ensuring nothing is left to chance. 

How I work with you

Briefing

Extensive onboarding and briefing meetings including all your decision makers. No surprises.

Map, Assess, Approach

I conduct thorough mapping, systematic assessments, and strategic headhunting using my trusted network and deep market expertise.

Steering Calls

Regular communication to ensure alignment and address challenges collaboratively.

Process Management

I’ll guide you through every stage and ensure you are set up for success in the long run. Let me be your biggest cheerleader.

Post-placement Care

Ongoing check-ins, feedback, and support for continued success and long-term partnerships.

Curious about how I work or why my approach delivers results?

Let’s schedule a time to connect and discuss in detail.

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Curious about how I work or why my approach delivers results?

Let’s schedule a time to connect and discuss in detail.
Let's chat

Partners in long-term success

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

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

Amazing candidates – very fast turnaround

Ranee Young, Client

Kat provided a number of high-quality candidates for this role The ongoing relationship and communication from Kohort Partners is always of a high standard.

Darren Lynch, Client

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.
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Suri CM, 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