# Expert360 > Expert360 is Australia and New Zealand's leading on-demand talent network. We connect businesses with vetted expert consultants, interim executives, and fractional leaders for mission-critical projects. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sydney, Expert360 has a network of 42,000+ experts and has served 3,500+ clients. We deliver curated shortlists in under 48 hours with no signup or deposit required. Expert360 operates three core services: (1) Marketplace — rapidly hire individual experts from our vetted network, (2) Engage — managed professional services and project delivery, and (3) Contingent Workforce — bespoke workforce management solutions. Our talent pool specialises in strategy, finance, marketing, technology, project delivery, digital transformation, change management, and interim/fractional executive leadership. Expert360 serves businesses across all stages: VC-backed startups, PE-backed portfolio companies, established mid-cap and large-cap enterprises, pre-IPO and transaction-stage companies, boutique consultancies, and government (via Taska360, our All of Government recruitment capability in New Zealand). ## How Expert360 Works Clients request a talent shortlist by answering 7 questions about their needs. Expert360's AI matching technology combined with human curation delivers 1-2 vetted candidates within 48 hours. There is no signup, no deposit, and no subscription fee required. Experts are vetted through reference checks, skills assessment, and platform track record — only 1 in 10 applicants are accepted. Expert360 handles Australian contractor compliance including ABN verification, PAYG withholding, superannuation, and provides professional indemnity and public liability insurance for engaged experts at no additional cost. All invoicing is in AUD or NZD. ## For Businesses — Hire Talent - [Get a Shortlist](https://expert360.com/hire): Request vetted expert candidates in under 48 hours. No signup required. - [Fractional Executives](https://expert360.com/experts/fractional-executives): Hire fractional CFOs, COOs, CTOs and other C-suite leaders on a part-time or project basis. - [Strategy Consultants](https://expert360.com/experts/strategy): Access ex-MBB and Big 4 strategy talent on demand. - [Financial Modelling Experts](https://expert360.com/experts/modelling): Hire specialists in financial modelling, valuations, and deal advisory. - [Interim Talent](https://expert360.com/experts/interim-talent): Engage interim executives and senior professionals to fill leadership gaps fast. - [Subject Matter Experts](https://expert360.com/experts/subject-matter-experts): Find niche expertise across industries and functions. - [Offshore Support Pods](https://expert360.com/experts/support-pods): Access cost-effective offshore talent for execution and support roles. - [Browse All Experts](https://expert360.com/experts/explore): Explore the full Expert360 talent network by category. ## By Business Stage - [Startups & Scaleups](https://expert360.com/stage/startups-scaleups): Fractional leadership and specialist talent for early-stage and growth companies. - [PE-Backed Companies](https://expert360.com/stage/pe-backed): Interim executives and operational teams to execute value creation plans. - [Established Companies](https://expert360.com/stage/established-companies): Digital, strategic, and operational capabilities for enterprise transformation. - [Pre-IPO & Transactions](https://expert360.com/stage/pre-ipo-transactions): Governance, financial maturity, and exit-ready leadership. - [Boutique Consultancies](https://expert360.com/stage/boutique-consultancies): Bench extension and white-label talent for consulting firms. ## By Outcome - [Growth & Expansion](https://expert360.com/outcomes/growth-expansion): Commercial strategy, sales uplift, market entry, and workforce planning. - [Turnaround & Cost Optimisation](https://expert360.com/outcomes/turnaround-cost-optimisation): Interim leaders for cost-outs, supply chain repair, and working capital optimisation. - [M&A & Ownership Change](https://expert360.com/outcomes/ma-ownership-change): Pre-deal modelling, post-merger integration, and PE transition support. - [Digitisation](https://expert360.com/outcomes/digitisation): ERP/CRM uplift, finance automation, data and AI strategy, and infrastructure modernisation. - [Governance & Maturity](https://expert360.com/outcomes/governance-maturity): Operating model design, board reporting uplift, and risk frameworks. ## Managed Services - [Expert360 Engage](https://expert360.com/engage): Professional services and managed delivery. We de-risk, govern, build, uplift, scale and manage delivery organisations, programmes and projects. Official Atlassian Solution Partner for NZ and Australia. - [Contingent Workforce / TalentOS](https://expert360.com/enterprise): Managed contingent workforce solutions for enterprises. Reduce costs, improve resourcing speed, and gain workforce visibility. ## Government - [Taska360](https://www.taska.co.nz/): Expert360's specialised All of Government (AoG) recruitment capability for New Zealand public sector engagements. ## Case Studies - [Case Studies](https://expert360.com/case-studies): Real client outcomes across strategy, finance, technology, delivery, and recruitment engagements. ## Company Information - [About Expert360](https://expert360.com/company/about): Our mission, values, and story. Founded by Bridget Loudon and Emily Yue, former Bain & Company consultants. - [Our People](https://expert360.com/company/our-people): Meet the Expert360 team. - [Insights](https://expert360.com/resources): Articles, guides, and thought leadership on talent, consulting, and the future of work. - [FAQ](https://expert360.com/company/faq): Common questions about costs, qualifications, payments, insurance, and account management. - [Careers](https://expert360.com/company/careers): Join the Expert360 team. - [Contact](https://expert360.com/contact): Get in touch with Expert360. ## For Experts — Join the Network - [Become an Expert](https://expert360.com/community): Join Expert360's network of 42,000+ independent consultants and contractors. Free to sign up. ## Key Facts - Founded: 2013, Sydney, Australia - Founders: Bridget Loudon-Harris (CEO) and Emily Yue - Headquarters: Level 8/4 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000 - Offices: Sydney, Auckland, Wellington - Expert Network: 42,000+ vetted experts - Clients Served: 3,500+ - Acceptance Rate: 1 in 10 applicants - Time to Shortlist: Under 48 hours - Funding: $21M raised (Series B led by AirTree Ventures) - Pricing: Pay-per-project or agreed margin on expert rates. No signup fee, no deposit, no subscription. - Insurance: Professional indemnity and public liability insurance provided for engaged experts at no additional cost (excludes US-based clients). - Compliance: Handles ABN verification, PAYG withholding, and superannuation for Australian engagements. - Currency: AUD and NZD invoicing. - Website: https://expert360.com - Platform Login: https://app.expert360.com/login ## Contact - General: info@expert360.com - Support: info@expert360.com - Sydney: 02 9188 2062 - Melbourne: 03 7018 1929 - New Zealand: 0800 222 910