James Holland

NSW Industry Director - Financial & Professional Services

Career and education background :

​I head up our Project Services team at Talenza and have 15+ years of recruitment experience across Banking & Financial Services, and Commerce & Industry. Prior to Talenza I spent 13 years at Hudson, and during this time I relocated from the London branch over to Sydney.

I pride myself on developing lasting relationships and getting the best outcome for the clients, candidates, and companies I work with. I see myself as a genuine recruitment partner and believe I am always doing right by people in all walks of life. I am only a salesperson when I truly believe in something.

What I’m passionate about:

I am a golfing tragic and hate losing at anything! Although I am on a long-term journey to develop patience, which I have been ably assisted on by my loving fiancé and two children!

What you can call me for:

​Project Delivery and how to best achieve this via people. Other than that, call me if you want an honest view on what is happening in the market, who is doing what, or who is doing it better (or worse) and why. I pride myself on having honest conversations and getting outcomes that are fit for purpose. Outside of work, you can always call me for a chat about golf!

Two facts about me:

​I once beat Health Ledger in a game of backgammon

I attended Latin American Ballroom dancing lessons for 2 years (I’m better at Backgammon than ballroom dancing!)

James Holland