Gavin Houchell

Gavin’s expertise and passion lies in people & business growth which led him to establishing The Acquire Group in 2013. He has been described as “sociable, charismatic and exceptionally good at building and maintaining relationships”. Gavin commenced his recruitment career in the UK before relocating to Sydney in 1998. As Managing Director for an ASX listed recruitment business he was responsible for driving the business strategy and developing a team of over fifty Consultants in four offices across Australia. Over the past 25+ years Gavin has created an extensive network and deep relationships with Boards, Investors and Executives who have engaged him for key executive appointments, human capital support and guidance. When not in key talent discussions you will either find Gavin running ridiculous distances up / down mountains, or he will be having too much fun with friends & family listening to an ever increasing vinyl collection but a decreasing wine collection.

Dan Webb

Dan is a well-seasoned talent acquisition professional with a passion and track record within the technology, consumer goods, and media + entertainment sectors. His approach to search and selection involves fostering enduring, collaborative relationships with his clients and gaining a deep understanding of their organisational culture. After completing his education in Edinburgh, Dan transitioned to sales before advancing his UK recruitment career. In 2011 he moved to Sydney with a boutique search firm where he led the commercial finance team. In 2014 Dan joined Acquire Group to help grow the Talent business. Dan strives to exceed expectations by seamlessly integrating himself into his clients’ businesses, his expertise lies in successfully negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes for both candidates and clients. When not engaged with work you can find Dan chasing his 10K PB or perhaps just his 2 children and German Wirehaired Pointer around the park.

David Stuart-Watt

David is a specialist accounting and finance recruiter with over a decade of experience. Originally from Camden, he holds a background in Economics from the University of Sydney. David brings a direct and commercially grounded approach to recruiting at the mid-senior level. His focus is on alignment between people, performance and culture. His track record includes successful placements of CFOs, Commercial Leaders, Finance 2ICs, and Business Partners across listed corporates, private companies, and high-growth ventures. Whether navigating transformation, succession, or scale, David works closely with executive teams to shape finance functions that deliver. He built his recruitment foundations within national and listed firms before stepping into leadership roles. That mix of large-scale structure and boutique agility has shaped his ability to deliver with both precision and clear perspective. Outside of work, he can usually be found hacking his way around a golf course, exploring new wine regions with his partner, or backing the Swans and Sixers through yet another finals heartbreak.

Paul Pierucci

Paul grew up in South Africa but then made the move to London where he gained quality training and honed his foundational recruitment skills, which stood him in good stead for his arrival in Sydney in 2013. Paul has gained huge success in placing mid-level finance professionals across multiple industries over the past decade; many of whom have gone on to promotions and key leadership positions. What sets Paul apart is his commitment to providing objective and unbiased advice to both clients and candidates. Whilst some may describe him as the “young pup” at Acquire Talent, Paul is approaching 15 years in recruitment, albeit his sharing of his ongoing aches and pains clearly have him maturing faster than some. A reminder “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing”. In Paul’s spare time he loves spending time with his young sons, teaching them various sports and running a (not so) successful Sports Podcast.