ABOUT

ABOUT

Core Element is a well-regarded specialist executive recruitment agency. Founders Steve and Emma Ward built the business around their combined 27 years of FMCG Sales and Marketing experience. With a sound reputation built on meaningful business partnering and delivering exceptional experiences, our agency has a growing client base and strong referral network.

OUR VALUE

We have in-depth knowledge of the specifics of the roles we recruit, having performed, worked alongside and led many during our respective 'client-side' careers.

Our remit spans Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement.

Closely aligned with industry, Core Element is a proud member of the Drinks Association and the Foodservice Suppliers Association of Australia (FSAA).


MEET OUR TEAM

Steve Ward Core Element Recruitment - Sales in FMCG, Foodservice, Liquor

Steve Ward

Director

I'm Director and owner and lead our Sales functional and senior level recruitment. With a 16 year sales & leadership foundation in FMCG and food, I transitioned all I know to recruiting in 2011, fulfilling a life time ambition to start a business.

My career was built with leading organisations: Fito-Lay (PepsiCo), Campbell Arnotts, Simplot Australia and George Weston Foods (GWF) and I forged recruiting credentials over many years sourcing, engaging and developing teams.

Being authentic, a good communicator and having genuine interest in the success of others is what I'm about.

Outside of the business, I'm a doting dad to two boys, love trail running, enjoying great food and wine with friends and family.

Emma Ward Core Element Recruitment - Marketing in FMCG, Liquor Industry

Emma Ward

Director

I look after the business and the Marketing, Category, Supply & Procurement recruitment.

Having experienced life in big tier 1 FMCG businesses (Reckitt Benckiser & Mondelez), I gained an extensive understanding of Brand Marketing, as well as working along other key functions.

Moving into recruitment has been extremely rewarding, being able to assist people on their career journey, it is what I love best.

Honesty and integrity is what I stand for with a love of developing people.

On the personal side, I love keeping active and being with my family and friends. Nothing better than good company!

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