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Ian Gingell

Co-Founder & Director

Co‑founder Ian drives finance, strategy and operations, brings 20 years of industry smarts, and thrives around inspiring people and big ideas.

Bio

As Co-Founder of Limelight People, Ian shapes the company's commercial strategy, growth, and operational direction. With nearly 20 years of recruitment industry experience, he has been instrumental in building the business from the ground up, establishing a nationally recognised brand that delivers exceptional workforce solutions across the healthcare and technology sectors.

Drawing on extensive experience in business leadership, management, and consulting, Ian has successfully developed and executed growth strategies, sales frameworks, and scalable operating models that have fuelled sustainable business success. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, cultivating long-term client partnerships, and fostering a culture founded on collaboration, service excellence, and delivering meaningful outcomes.

A respected recruitment industry leader, Ian is recognised for his commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to connect people, ideas, and opportunities. He enjoys partnering with inspiring organisations to solve complex workforce challenges while empowering teams and individuals to achieve their full potential.

Ian is a registered member of the Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (RCSA) and the Australian Nursing Recruitment Association (ANRA), reflecting his commitment to professional excellence, ethical recruitment, and industry best practice.

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Here's what our candidates and clients say about working with us.
I've been really impressed by the way Ian and Limelight have gone about servicing our account. Ian possess excellent market knowledge, engages well with our internal stakeholders and provides a high level professional recruitment service that is highly thought of. He is regarded as one of our best suppliers within the IT Tech and Digital space.
Bryn
Ian is a subject matter expert in the area of IT and Finance. When given a brief, no matter how difficult, Ian is able to consistently produce results. I have worked with Ian for many years and have always found him to be professional and reliable, providing excellent service.
Leanne
My recruiter, has a good heart & is very passionate about her employees getting them what they want. I have explicit faith in all that she tells me, with any & all my offers of employment. There has never been a time that I have had a hard time asking for help, since I have been with Dani, she is my Dream Agent.
Kimberlene
Easy to work with & most importantly laughs at my jokes haha. Very professional & approachable, very happy with my recruiter.
Brett
Kate is friendly, proactive and approachable. Kept in touch via phone call and email. Managed to arrange a contract for me in a good amount of time and checked in along the way.
Hollie
Cassia has been a great support in seeking and securing my first contract. The organisation I am currently with have so far been very supportive and encouraging at the same time. I would not hesitate in referring anyone to Limelight especially with Cassia as a recruiter.
Celine