Jonathon Morse

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Managing Partner, Australia at Johnson Partners

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

Jonathon Morse is the Managing Partner for Australia at Johnson Partners, specializing in executive search and leadership succession for boards and CEOs. With over 20 years of experience, he focuses on the technology, telecommunications, and security sectors. He holds a Master of Management.

He has a professional interest in the aerospace and defense industry, following major companies like Boeing and Northrop Grumman. He also shows a passion for fostering development and opportunities within regional New South Wales, as seen in his support for leadership roles in the area.

He has led significant business transformations, including repositioning Korn Ferrys New Zealand business during his tenure there.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Conviction Driven

Confident

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Executive Leadership
Advises boards and CEOs on critical leadership appointments and succession planning, with over two decades of experience in executive search.
Technology & Security
Has deep expertise in leading executive searches for the technology, telecommunications, and security sectors across the Asia Pacific region.
Financial Services Regulation
Recently involved in high-profile searches for Australia's financial ombudsman (AFCA), including a world-first Chief Scams Officer role.

Media Appearances

Jonathon Morse - Johnson Partners. Featured in Johnson Partners

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Work History

3-2022
Managing Partner, Australia at Johnson Partners
2-2021 - 3-2022
Senior Partner at Johnson Partners
10-2013 - 9-2020
Senior Partner, Managing Partner - NZ, VP Projects, Telcommunications & Security Sector Lead at Korn Ferry
7-2012 - 11-2013
Partner at Odgers Berndtson
5-2010 - 6-2012
Managing Director - Asia at FiveTen Group

Education

Master of Management from Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)

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Insights For Selling To Jonathon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jonathon is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jonathon

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jonathon move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jonathon take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jonathon

Personality Compatibility


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