Glue Executive

Glue Executive is a specialist recruitment agency focused on placing top-tier professionals in Construction, Architecture and Legal sectors. Founded by Matt Upton, the company takes a strategic, long-term approach to executive recruitment, moving beyond transactional hiring to build lasting talent partnerships. Rather than relying on generic job boards and mass outreach, Glue Executive invests in advanced automation technologies and digital strategies to identify and engage the highest-calibre candidates, with 87 per cent of the talent market mapped and segmented across their core verticals.

The company specialises exclusively in three core sectors: Construction, Architecture and Legal. These industries face unprecedented talent shortages due to increased economic activity, historically low unemployment rates and limited international talent availability. Glue Executive addresses this challenge by focusing recruitment efforts on candidates who are actively in the market, not merely passively available. The team positions itself as industry experts, publishing regular blog content, podcasts and market updates to maintain deep sector knowledge and provide clients with strategic insights beyond traditional recruitment services.

Based in Sydney, Glue Executive serves both local and international firms operating in Australia. The company differentiates itself through a consultative approach that challenges clients to refine their employer messaging and role positioning. Rather than pursuing a numbers-driven model, Glue Executive emphasises quality placements, cultural fit alongside technical capability, and benchmarking top performers to understand career progression needs across 6, 12 and 24-month horizons. This strategic, relationship-focused methodology has earned strong testimonials from hiring managers and placed professionals who value the personal involvement and genuine care demonstrated throughout the recruitment process.