Grace Atkinson is an Associate Partner at Watermark Search International, specializing in the deployment of interim executives and the placement of board and executive leaders. Based in Sydney, Grace brings over 15 years of experience in high-level recruitment and leadership advisory, with a deep specialization in the "for purpose" and healthcare sectors. Before joining Watermark in 2025, she served as a Director at People for Purpose and was an Associate Partner at Hattonneale, where she headed the Healthcare and Human Services practice. Her unique career path includes significant experience in the international art world, having held administrative and client-facing roles at Sotheby’s in both London and Sydney, as well as at Michael Reid Galleries. Grace is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Sydney, combining rigorous corporate governance standards with a sophisticated understanding of complex, mission-driven organizations.