One of the most globally connected recruiters in quantity surveying, estimating, cost management and commercial leadership, Mick Donaghy is the Founder and Managing Director of GEDON™ Executive Recruitment.

GEDON™ (pronounced “ghed-on”) comes from Olde English meaning “to do, make, reach a place, effect, cause” — a fitting nod to Mick’s relentless drive to help people and projects move forward.

Mick was an RCSA Recruitment Consultant of the Year Finalist in 2020 and is recognised for generating around five million LinkedIn impressions annually through practical market insights, candidate advocacy and honest industry commentary. With a career built on long-term relationships and sharp technical understanding, he advises institutional and private clients on major, complex infrastructure and built-environment appointments across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America, Ireland and the UK.

Through GEDON™, Mick partners on exclusive senior to executive searches spanning Professional and Project Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Commercial Managers and Directors, Planners, Project Controls, Pre-Construction, Program and Design Management. The firm supports organisations across commercial and residential construction, infrastructure, engineering services, mining and resources, renewables and energy, data centres, life sciences and digital infrastructure.

A natural founder and connector, Mick also hosts The Take Off Podcast — a growing platform for candid conversations with leaders shaping the future of cost and commercial delivery. He founded Estimators & Entertainment to further unite the community through storytelling, events and shared learning.

Mick’s mission is simple: take GEDON™ global and build the world’s most respected quantity surveying and commercial leadership recruitment partner, helping clients hire with confidence and helping top talent find roles that matter. If you're hiring or exploring a move, Mick welcomes a direct message and always replies personally.