Bonnie New

Bonnie Hamilton

MANAGING DIRECTOR

With over 15 years in the events industry before founding Apex, Bonnie has now been recruiting in the events space for over 11 years. She began her events career in the conference and education sectors, working for major institutions like Melbourne University, Deakin University, and Monash University.

She then transitioned to sporting events, serving as the Venue Operations Manager for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games and Logistics Manager for the Doha 2006 Asian Games. In London, Bonnie took on the role of Operations Executive for the Powerboat P1 Championship, touring Europe and the Middle East.

She later moved to Abu Dhabi to work with H.E. Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo at the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, where she contributed to exceptional music and arts events, including touring Shakespeare's Globe and working with the Salzburg Marionette.

Returning to Australia in the early 2010s, Bonnie found it difficult to get companies to understand her international events experience and its relevance to the Australian market. With her deep passion for the events industry and a love for helping people, she had an idea: what if she started her own recruitment agency run by events people for events people? And that’s exactly what she did in 2013.

Eleven years later, Apex is busier than ever, and Bonnie's enthusiasm for connecting talented events professionals with fantastic clients is as strong as ever.

Fun Facts About Bonnie:

  • Bonnie’s idea of hydration and multivitamins is a French Martini
  • Her meetings are never dull thanks to Dodger and Enola (Cavoodles) who moonlight as Canine Consultants
  • After a long day, she trades spreadsheets and emails for snuggles with her kids 
Naomi New

Naomi Grant

SENIOR EVENTS RECRUITMENT MANAGER

Starting her recruitment journey in 2016, Naomi has progressed to become our Senior Events Recruitment Manager.

Her extensive background in client relations and sales enables her to understand the needs of both clients and candidates, making her an expert at matching candidates with their ideal roles.

Before joining Apex, Naomi worked in events, a passion she still indulges in by organising parties for her family and friends. To Naomi, there’s nothing more rewarding than working with candidates and helping them find their perfect roles.

Some Fun Facts About Naomi:

  • She has two very spoilt Tonkinese fur kids named Rusty & Jasmine
  • She loves fitness, and you’ll find her after work attending a fitness class or three
  • When it comes to drinks Naomi doesn’t discriminate - she’s a connoisseur of champagne, cocktails and anything that comes with a tiny umbrella
Hope New

Hope Cumming

EVENTS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT AND SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Hope began her journey in the events industry in 2020 while pursuing a Bachelor’s in Entertainment Management at Collarts.

With a background in live music, festivals, exhibitions, trade shows, and community events, she brings a unique perspective to events recruitment.

Since joining Apex in 2022 as an Events Recruitment Assistant, Hope has advanced to become our Events Recruitment Consultant and Social Media Coordinator. She leverages her skills to match candidates with their dream jobs and manages all our social media and marketing campaigns.

Fun Facts About Hope:

  • Hope is an avid traveller and has travelled to over 35 countries across 5 continents
  • Hope loves attending live music gigs, drag shows and charity events - bonus points if it’s all three in one!
  • Hope danced for over 12 years and has performed at Disneyland in California
Cass New

Cass Clayton

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Cass is the behind-the-scenes magician who keeps Apex’s operations running smoothly, enabling our consultants to focus on finding candidates their dream roles.

With a background in customer service, sales, and sporting events, Cass loves chatting with our clients and candidates to discuss what they need and how we can help. Though not a consultant, Cass’s dedication and organisational skills are crucial to our success. Cass is the life of the party and makes our entire day more enjoyable and fun! 

Fun Facts About Cass:

  • Cass has a chunky cat named Salem who's incredibly well behaved and adores treats 
  • She loves Moscato, and after a few glasses you’ll catch her smashing out the entirety of Phantom of the Opera
  • In 2023 she read over 300 books (if you need any book suggestions, just ask her)

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