Robert Chalmers Associates

About us - A leader among leaders.

Where a CEO or a Board needs guidance on a very senior leadership issue, there is no better option than having a confidential chat with Bob Chalmers.

Bob has vast experience in the very top echelon of business and professional services. And that’s not only in Australia. It includes New Zealand, the UK and the USA.

He is the Director of Robert Chalmers Associates, a firm he founded in 2003. Bob has invaluable personal experience in the public, private, government and not-for-profit sectors.

Profit from RCA’s experience and knowledge.

With RCA, as a highly professional boutique firm acting on your behalf, you can profit from our experience and sector specialisation. Our aim is to deliver a competitive, sustainable advantage for a small number of leading organisations. We are differentiated through niche specialisation, a successful sustained track record, a personalised approach and high value, quality outcomes.

We know leadership. And we know how best to advise you about the most senior leadership issues. Search

+ — Client Knowledge

We work with a small number of clients only, we know them well, we reflect their values and therefore we are able to achieve outcomes that last.

+ — Specialisation

With a small number of projects at any one time, we give all our attention to the most senior levels. And we work only in the sectors where we can add value.
Our specialisation is sustained by remaining a niche player. Plus, the local and international experience of Bob Chalmers in the public, private, government and not-for-profit sectors

+ — Track Record

RCA’s sustained track record and our current knowledge of relevant markets is evident from our recent successful assignments - 70% of which have required our international capability. (For a brief list of assignments completed, please see below)

+ — Personalised Service

Our founder, Bob Chalmers leads every assignment. Where necessary our consulting teams provide additional support in areas such as international research, assessment, compensation, strategic development and corporate governance. However in all cases, Bob Chalmers takes personal responsibility for achieving the desired outcomes.

+ — High Value

At RCA, we are committed to giving the best possible value to our clients:
New technology is used to access superior research/databases and RCA's proprietary global database (which tracks expatriate Australians/New Zealanders currently located overseas).
For all assignments fees are capped. The fee level is based on achieving agreed goals.
For the benefit of clients, our fixed overheads are kept lower than major competitors.
Fees are usually invoiced at three points: on commencement, on agreeing a recommended solution for the assignment and on completion.

+ — Quality Guarantee

Our focus at RCA is on quality outcomes, not on winning more assignments.
We offer a very simple guarantee: if a client is not completely satisfied, the client can choose to receive a credit or simply pay a fee that reflects the client’s opinion on the work completed