Allura Partner’s Continued Success in Executive Searches for ROC Partners: New CFO for Story House Early Learning
Allura Partners has a proven track record in conducting executive searches for Roc Partners, a pioneer in private markets across Asia-Pacific. With a long-standing partnership, Allura Partners was appointed by Roc Partners to spearhead the Chief Financial Officer search for their investment portfolio company, Story House Early Learning, an early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider.
The role, based in Brisbane, became vacant when the previous CFO transitioned internally to another executive role. Allura Partners objective was to identify a candidate capable of continuing Story House’s ongoing growth strategy.
Tom Hattersley, Principal at Allura Partners, collaborated with Roc Partners team members John Murphy and Alex Tandl and Story House’s CEO Paul Cochrane, to conduct a comprehensive search across the east coast of Australia. The search also included leveraging referrals and our extensive network.
The process led to the placement of Rowan Greene, an executive with impressive experience in private equity. Recently coming from a successful PE investment where he served as Deputy CFO, Rowan brings valuable multi-site experience in a growth-oriented environment.
Rowan joins Story House Early Learning with a focus on advancing its robust growth agenda which includes expanding its current pipeline of centres and pursuing new acquisitions. In the role of CFO, he will oversee strategic planning, implementation, and financial management across the business.
James Curtis, Principal at Allura Partners, also recently placed the Chief Operating Officer for Story House Early Learning.
About Roc Partners
Roc Partners is a specialist private markets investment firm. For over 25 years, Roc Partners has managed and advised clients on private market investments across private equity, real assets and private credit. Today, with A$8+bn in funds under management or advice (as of 31 March 2024), Roc Partners have one of the largest and most experienced private markets investment teams in the Asia-Pacific region.
About Story House Early Learning
Story House Early Learning is an early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider, nurturing the cognitive and emotional development of children. Established in 2017, Story House operates centres throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The centres offer daycare services, preparing children aged zero to five years for school and education.