Latitude IT

Latitude IT is a prominent executive search and recruitment firm based in Sydney, Australia, specialising in connecting top-tier talent with leading organisations across the IT and Digital sectors. Established by a collective of seasoned IT and Digital professionals, the company’s mission extends beyond traditional recruitment to provide value beyond mere placements, fostering long-term relationships and driving strategic growth for both clients and candidates. They serve a diverse clientele ranging from ASX-listed enterprises and tier-one organisations to aspiring start-ups and scale-ups, operating with a nationwide footprint across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide, as well as leveraging a global network spanning New Zealand, the US, and the UK.

Since its inception, Latitude IT has rapidly distinguished itself in a competitive market. The firm was crowned the Best Small Recruitment Agency of the Year for 2021-2022, received The Best Use of Technology Award in 2022-2023 for its innovative platform TechSalaries.com.au, and was recognised as The Back Office Team of the Year in 2023-2024. These accolades underscore their commitment to excellence and their effective integration of technology into recruitment processes. The company prides itself on a 92% placed talent retention rate and a 96% NPS score, reflecting high satisfaction among both clients and candidates.

What sets Latitude IT apart is its human-centred, technology-driven approach. They meticulously fuse advanced technology and automation with a deep understanding of human potential to streamline recruitment and executive search, ensuring efficiency and accuracy while prioritising a first-class experience. Their commitment to diversity is also notable, with one in four candidates placed being from a diverse background. Furthermore, Latitude IT is dedicated to sustainability, actively working towards B Corp certification and planting two trees for every successful placement. They offer unique value-adds such as the Client Hub, Candidate Hub, and Engineering Leadership Excellence (ELX), which is a platform for building leadership communities and fostering networking, learning, and growth for professionals in Melbourne and Sydney.

Leadership at Latitude IT is spearheaded by co-founders and Directors James Gildon and Alison Evans. James Gildon is recognised for his exceptional results in digital executive search at a C-suite level and his deep insights into digital and product trends. Alison Evans brings extensive experience in complex and niche search assignments, having successfully placed CIO, CTO, GM, and Director roles for tier-one organisations, with a strong network in Digital, Technology, and Business Transformation. Their combined vision focuses on empowering individuals and organisations, providing strategic advice, and fostering a collaborative environment to build exceptional teams and accelerate careers in the technology and digital landscape.