Westbridge
Westbridge
Westbridge

Senior & Executive Search · Technology, Strategy & Transformation

We think hiring is one of the most human things a business does.

OUR STORY

Sentient was built on a simple belief: talent shouldn't be a transaction. Behind every hire is a team waiting to see who joins them, and getting it right takes more than luck.

Our Values 

Our Values 

Our Values 

Consistent

Great partnerships are built on trust, and trust is built on consistency. Every client gets the same process, the same communication and the same high standard, whether it's your first search with us or your fiftieth. No handoffs, no surprises, just reliable delivery you can count on.

Consistent

Great partnerships are built on trust, and trust is built on consistency. Every client gets the same process, the same communication and the same high standard, whether it's your first search with us or your fiftieth. No handoffs, no surprises, just reliable delivery you can count on.

Consistent

Great partnerships are built on trust, and trust is built on consistency. Every client gets the same process, the same communication and the same high standard, whether it's your first search with us or your fiftieth. No handoffs, no surprises, just reliable delivery you can count on.

Curious

We're genuinely curious people. We ask more questions than we probably need to because we want to understand what drives organisations, as well as the people who build them, and we get a real kick out of the details others gloss over. It's how we're wired, and it's what turns “working with you” into a true partnership.

Curious

We're genuinely curious people. We ask more questions than we probably need to because we want to understand what drives organisations, as well as the people who build them, and we get a real kick out of the details others gloss over. It's how we're wired, and it's what turns “working with you” into a true partnership.

Curious

We're genuinely curious people. We ask more questions than we probably need to because we want to understand what drives organisations, as well as the people who build them, and we get a real kick out of the details others gloss over. It's how we're wired, and it's what turns “working with you” into a true partnership.

Considered

We're a small team and proud of it. We're deliberate about what we take on, who we approach and what we present to you. Every step is designed to deliver maximum value to you, not maximum revenue for us. We'd rather do a smaller number of searches brilliantly than dilute our focus.

Considered

We're a small team and proud of it. We're deliberate about what we take on, who we approach and what we present to you. Every step is designed to deliver maximum value to you, not maximum revenue for us. We'd rather do a smaller number of searches brilliantly than dilute our focus.

Considered

We're a small team and proud of it. We're deliberate about what we take on, who we approach and what we present to you. Every step is designed to deliver maximum value to you, not maximum revenue for us. We'd rather do a smaller number of searches brilliantly than dilute our focus.

Meet the Partners 

Meet the Partners 

Meet the Partners 

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Katie Osborne

Partner

With more than 16 years' experience both here in Australia as well as internationally, Katie specialises in senior search across Technology, Strategy and Transformation. She enjoys the complexity of leadership hiring, taking the time to uncover not just the role, but the people, the culture and what success genuinely looks like. Known for her honest advice and thoughtful approach, Katie is the person clients call when they need a sounding board as much as a search partner. Whether it’s helping to shape a hiring strategy or leading a critical search, she's committed to finding people who will make a lasting impact for years to come.

Smiling man with a beard and styled hair, wearing a black suit and white shirt, photographed against a plain gray background. Professional and friendly tone.
Katie Osborne

Partner

Smiling man with a beard and styled hair, wearing a black suit and white shirt, photographed against a plain gray background. Professional and friendly tone.
Katie Osborne

Partner

With more than 16 years' experience both here in Australia as well as internationally, Katie specialises in senior search across Technology, Strategy and Transformation. She enjoys the complexity of leadership hiring, taking the time to uncover not just the role, but the people, the culture and what success genuinely looks like. Known for her honest advice and thoughtful approach, Katie is the person clients call when they need a sounding board as much as a search partner. Whether it’s helping to shape a hiring strategy or leading a critical search, she's committed to finding people who will make a lasting impact for years to come.

Smiling man with a beard and styled hair, wearing a black suit and white shirt, photographed against a plain gray background. Professional and friendly tone.
Katie Osborne

Partner

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Tommy Cooper

Partner

Tommy has spent the past 12 years helping organisations hire exceptional technology leaders across Australia. Known for his persistence, extensive network and sound judgement, Tommy has built a reputation for solving complex searches that others struggle to fill. He believes the best appointments come from strong relationships, honest conversations and putting in the work others often don't. His network has been built over years of investing in people, not transactions. It's why clients return to him for their most important hires, and why candidates continue to seek his advice long after they've started a new role.

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Tommy Cooper

Partner

Smiling man in a suit with a blue tie, light brown hair, and a beard. Gray background, date at bottom: January 27, 2026. Professional, approachable.
Tommy Cooper

Partner

Tommy has spent the past 12 years helping organisations hire exceptional technology leaders across Australia. Known for his persistence, extensive network and sound judgement, Tommy has built a reputation for solving complex searches that others struggle to fill. He believes the best appointments come from strong relationships, honest conversations and putting in the work others often don't. His network has been built over years of investing in people, not transactions. It's why clients return to him for their most important hires, and why candidates continue to seek his advice long after they've started a new role.

Smiling man in a suit with a blue tie, light brown hair, and a beard. Gray background, date at bottom: January 27, 2026. Professional, approachable.
Tommy Cooper

Partner

Together, Katie and Tommy combine thoughtful strategy with relentless execution, bringing different strengths to every search, but the same commitment to getting it right.