Lorna Lewis
Lorna founded MARS with a clear vision to combine her commercial acumen with a natural ability to build strong, lasting relationships. Drawing on her success within global recruitment firms, she has been instrumental in shaping MARS into the business it is today. A respected leader in her field, Lorna is known for her down-to-earth approach […]
Marcus Wood
Alongside Lorna, Marcus co-founded MARS with a clear vision: to build a forward-thinking recruitment agency grounded in long-term relationships, repeat business, and consistently high service standards. As Owner and Director, he brings more than 25 years of recruitment experience across both the UK and Australia. Marcus holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of […]
Dean Greaves
Dean is a proud Melbournian, devoted Carlton supporter, and co-founder of our Melbourne office. A graduate of RMIT University with a Bachelor of Social Science, he has almost 20 years of experience recruiting across accounting, finance, and executive-level roles in the Melbourne market. Dean is driven by a philosophy that every client, regardless of size […]
Alli Pelesasa
Alli has been with MARS since its inception in 2008 and has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of our Perth office as Director. She also specialises in Accounting and Finance recruitment within the commercial sector, delivering strategic hiring solutions that consistently meet client objectives. A Perth local, Alli holds a Bachelor […]
Luke Turkenburg
Luke embodies the values and ethos of MARS and has been a cornerstone of our Melbourne business since its launch in 2015. As Director, Melbourne, he leads the Finance function, overseeing Contract, Fixed Term, and Permanent recruitment with a focus on delivering tailored solutions for both clients and candidates. With over 18 years of Finance […]
Ceri Hoult
Ceri leads the Healthcare Division at MARS, overseeing recruitment teams across Australia specialising in Allied Health, Nursing, Doctors, and Social Care. Since joining MARS in 2017, Ceri has brought over 20 years of recruitment experience, having worked with global recruitment firms in the UK before spending the past 15 years building her expertise in the […]
Ivor Lloyd-Rees
Ivor leads our Sydney business and comes with almost 20 years of experience in Executive Search and Recruitment across the UK and Australia. He oversees recruitment teams across Sales & Marketing, Digital, Technology, Insurance, Business Support, Accounting & Finance, Banking Operations and Audit, Risk & Compliance. Ivor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and comes […]
Zoya Liu
Zoya has been a driving force behind MARS since its inception, playing a central role in shaping the company over the past 16 years. A key member of the leadership team, she has been instrumental in building scalable operations, implementing cutting-edge technology, and refining business processes to support strategic growth. Renowned for her ability to […]
