Melanie Pecanek

Melanie Pecanek is an experienced Executive Search and Recruitment Business Partner currently serving at CSIRO since March 2023, where Melanie leads the development and execution of the national Executive Recruitment Strategy. Previously, Melanie held multiple senior roles at Davidson from August 2016 to March 2023, including Senior Partner in Executive Search & Advisory and Partner in Executive Search & Boards, establishing a new office in Adelaide and focusing on national recruitment. Earlier career highlights include positions at Manpower, Xpand Group, McArthur, Chandler Macleod, and Rydges Hotels & Resorts, where Melanie specialized in executive search, recruitment consulting, and business development. Melanie's educational background includes studies at the University of Adelaide.