Theo Lawson

Since rejoining Lawson Williams in 2021, Theo Lawson has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates. With a background in business development and relationship management across the automotive and banking sectors, Theo brings a commercial lens to recruitment, ensuring he delivers not just great candidates, but the right strategic fit for each business. 

Coming from a family deeply rooted in recruitment, Theo has had a lifetime of exposure to what it takes to build high-performing teams. This early insight, combined with years of hands-on consulting experience, has reinforced his belief that business success is driven by people, not just processes. 

Now an experienced recruitment consultant, Theo specialises in understanding the unique dynamics of his clients’ businesses. He takes a proactive, consultative approach—going beyond just filling roles to advising on talent strategy, workforce planning, and market trends. With a deep understanding of New Zealand’s competitive, skill-short market, he knows how to position opportunities to attract the best talent and ensure long-term success. 

Theo thrives on building strong, lasting relationships, working closely with both clients and candidates to ensure seamless placements that drive business performance. 

Outside of recruitment, he enjoys an active lifestyle, whether it’s snowboarding, mountain biking, golfing, or getting out on the water—always balancing high performance with well-earned downtime.