Vlad Jelinek

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Managing Director at TALEXON - People Solutions

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Vlad Jelinek is the Founder and Managing Director of Talexon, an executive search firm specializing in engineering, energy, and infrastructure. With over 18 years of experience in both corporate and agency recruitment, he is described by colleagues as a consummate professional of high integrity. He holds an MA from VVS PV Vyskov.

Outside of his professional life, Vlad is passionate about building lasting connections and giving back to the community. He values reconnecting with friends and former colleagues and actively participates in charitable events, such as making sandwiches for children in need through programs like Eat Up Australia.

He recently helped a group of fellow recruiters make over 1, 000 sandwiches in under an hour for hungry schoolchildren.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Achievment Oriented

Confident & Optimistic

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

Topics They Care About

AI in Recruiting
He recently attended a seminar on AI's role in recruitment, describing it as a "mind-blowing" and impactful session for improving workflows.
Building Futures
His company philosophy is not just about filling roles but about deeply understanding individuals and companies to forge long-term, successful futures for both.
Leadership Talent
As the founder of an executive search firm, his focus is on sourcing and placing high-level talent within the engineering, construction, and renewables sectors.

Media Appearances

Vlad has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Managing Director at TALEXON - People Solutions
7-2025
Partner at Board Partners | Board Academy
4-2021 - 4-2025
State Manager - NSW/QLD at Contour Personnel - Talent & HR Solutions
7-2010 - 4-2021
Senior Recruitment and Sourcing Consultant at Aurecon
6-2009 - 7-2010
Senior Consultant - Power Generation at ACRWORLD International Search

Education

MA from VVS PV Vyskov

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Exp : 16 Location : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Managing Director at TALEXON - People Solutions
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Insights For Selling To Vlad

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vlad is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vlad

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vlad move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Vlad take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Vlad

Personality Compatibility


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