Rethinking Talent Shortages: A Strategic Opportunity for Healthcare and Life Sciences
The traditional view of talent shortages often paints a picture of struggle, where organisations scramble to fill critical roles as gaps emerge. However, what if
Our vision is to elevate the quality of leaders within the healthcare and life sciences industries to accelerate executive careers and organisational performance.
Our story
Hunton Executive was founded in 2020 by Vanessa Meikle with a clear and powerful vision: to raise the bar for leadership across the global healthcare and life sciences industries.
With a background in psychology and two decades of experience building high-performing leadership teams, Vanessa recognised that true leadership isn’t defined by a title—it’s defined by influence, adaptability, and the ability to inspire lasting impact.
Hunton Executive was born from this belief. Built on the principle that exceptional leadership is achieved through a continuous cycle of hiring, developing, and retaining top talent, the firm is reshaping what great leadership looks like in complex, high-stakes environments.
Today, Hunton Executive is powered by an exclusively senior team of experts in executive search, coaching, organisational psychology, and leadership development. With deep roots across Asia Pacific, Europe, the US, and the Middle East, our team brings decades of experience and unrivalled industry networks to every engagement.
Our clients don’t just hire us—they partner with us. And through these long-term partnerships, they see measurable returns: stronger leadership pipelines, elevated team performance, and organisations better equipped to lead through change.
How we work
At Hunton Executive, our leadership development approach transforms how you hire, grow, and retain leaders—driving meaningful change across your people, processes, and performance.
We work holistically across the entire leadership ecosystem, delivering interconnected services that include executive search, leadership coaching, talent development, and organisational consulting. This integrated approach empowers organisations to build leadership capability that’s future-ready and aligned with business goals.
Our partnerships are strategic, long-term, and deeply collaborative. We engage early—well before a hiring need arises—and stay connected long after placement, supporting leadership continuity and performance at every stage.
By thinking beyond the transactional, we help our clients stay agile, proactive, and positioned to lead through change. The result? Organisations that are equipped to deliver more—to their people, their patients, and the markets they serve.
We’re bespoke in our solutions, high-touch in our delivery, and fully invested in your success. When leadership matters most, we’re the partner that delivers.
Our team
Hunton Executive has an exclusively senior team who span key areas of executive search, coaching, and organisational development.
We have decades of experience in regions including the US, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, as well as unrivalled industry networks which we continually maintain.
We service clients globally from our Sydney and Hong Kong offices, and also have an extensive range of partners in various locations.
“Inspirational, Passionate, Driven and Enthusiastic. Just some of the words I would use to sum up my experience with the Hunton Executive Team. Working with Vanessa Meikle and her team has been a truly positive experience.”
Executive Director, Australia
FOUNDER + CEO
Vanessa Meikle
Vanessa Meikle is the Founder and CEO of Hunton Executive, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm specialising in the healthcare and life sciences industries. With over 20 years of experience, Vanessa has built a reputation as a trusted strategist, advisor, and coach to organisations and senior leaders across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, MedTech, digital health, and healthcare services. Her background in psychology, organisational coaching, and career development enables her to identify, attract, and support high-impact leadership talent that drives growth and performance.
Known for her integrity, high-touch approach, and relentless commitment to outcomes, Vanessa partners with startups, scale-ups, and multinationals to build leadership teams that shape the future. She is recognised for generously connecting talent with opportunity—even beyond formal engagements—and is deeply invested in helping individuals realise their potential while ensuring businesses are equipped to lead through change. Under her leadership, Hunton Executive has become a go-to partner for executive hiring, coaching, and organisational transformation on a global scale.
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