AUSTRALIA
Dan Hardy
Director - Technical Recruitment & Strategic Partnerships
Dan Hardy is a civil engineer turned recruiter who understands that a job is more than a title; it's a significant part of someone's identity and life. With hands-on experience in engineering, Dan knows the intricacies of technical roles and the importance of finding the right fit for both candidates and companies. After years in the engineering field,
Dan recognised a gap in the recruitment industry: the need for a firm that truly understands the technical demands of engineering roles and the human aspirations behind every career move. This realisation led to the founding of Lionheart Recruitment.
At Lionheart, Dan combines his technical knowledge with a people-first approach, ensuring that each placement is not just a match on paper but a meaningful step forward for both the candidate and the employer. He believes in recruitment that builds careers, strengthens teams, and contributes to lasting success.
Dan +61 421 390 385
Ken Zakazakaarcher
Team Leader - First Nations Engagement & Early Career Development
Ken Zakazakaarcher is an early-career specialist in the engineering sector who understands how challenging it can be for students and interns to break into industry. Through his own journey navigating university, internships and student leadership roles, Ken has seen firsthand how motivated emerging engineers often struggle to secure meaningful opportunities. As a proud First Nations professional, he also recognises the additional barriers that many Indigenous students face when entering technical fields.
Recognising this gap in early-talent development, Ken joined Lionheart Recruitment as a Consultant in Early Career Development, focusing on supporting students, interns and graduates as they build the foundation of their careers. His work includes a strong commitment to helping First Nations engineering students access pathways, confidence and real industry experience.
At Lionheart, Ken applies his experience working with engineering students and industry networks to help candidates become job ready, confident and prepared for real project environments.
He also works closely with companies seeking driven early-career talent who can grow with their teams. Ken believes in recruitment that creates pathways, builds capability and supports long-term success for both candidates and employers, while championing greater representation of First Nations engineers across the industry.
Ken +61 400 904 152
MIDDLE EAST
Alaa Abdelfattah
Strategic Partner - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Alaa plays a pivotal role in supporting Lionheart Recruitment’s presence across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing a strong understanding of local business culture and the engineering and infrastructure sectors. Through her experience building relationships and engaging with professional networks, Alaa has seen how vital genuine connections are for opening doors and creating meaningful opportunities in the region.
Recognising the enormous growth across Saudi Arabia’s development landscape, Alaa joined Lionheart as a Strategic Partner to help strengthen partnerships, expand our reach and ensure the firm remains closely aligned with emerging market needs.
At Lionheart, Alaa focuses on market engagement, introductions to key stakeholders and identifying opportunities where Lionheart can add real value. Her ability to connect effortlessly with people, navigate cultural nuances and build trust makes her an essential bridge between Lionheart and the broader Saudi engineering community.
Alaa believes in long-term relationships that support sustainable growth, empower local talent and create enduring success for both clients and candidates across the Kingdom.
Alaa +966 50 846 3511
