Meet the Team

Building Success Through Genuine Partnerships

Exceptional outcomes start with genuine relationships. Servicing Australia-wide, we partner with organisations and professionals shaping our nation’s future.

Beyond technical expertise in Australia’s construction and infrastructure sectors, our success is built on partnerships and a commitment to putting people before profit. When you partner with us, we take the time to understand what makes your organisation unique. As trusted advisers, we treat your business as our own; your challenges become our challenges, and your goals become our goals.

This dedication to deep understanding, our obsession with client service, and our relentless drive for excellence have earned us lasting partnerships with construction and engineering firms across Australia. Our rapid growth and 98% retention rate reflect our transparent, integrity-driven approach.

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The Heart of Karan & Co

Get to know the people who will champion your success.

Our team brings together decades of specialised experience in Australian construction and infrastructure recruitment services, but what sets us apart is our shared commitment to building mutually beneficial partnerships.

Each team member was chosen for their industry expertise and passion for connecting people with life-changing opportunities.
Together, we create lasting partnerships that help shape the landscape and future.

Bio

Lauren Karan

Founder & Owner

From an early career working with industry leaders such as John Holland, McConnell Dowell, Fulton Hogan, and Downer Lauren, as founder and owner of Karan & Co, brings over 15 years of recruiting expertise at the highest levels of the technical, engineering, building and civil construction sectors.

Lauren has an exceptional reputation for quality, connecting others and developing lasting relationships using her background in Psychology and certifications in behavioural interviewing, psychometric testing, and organisational coaching to deliver strategic hiring solutions.

She established Karan & Co to provide her chosen segments a recruitment model focused on partnership and cultural alignment, delivering long-term results to delight both clients and candidates and to set a new quality standard in recruitment away from often shallow transactional interactions, towards deep relationships as a trusted adviser.

Known for her “people-first” philosophy and an honest, authentic approach that fosters trust and repeat business relationships, she specialises in sourcing people based on a deep understanding of team dynamics, market trends, and organisational goals.

As a hands-on leader Lauren embeds herself within client organisations, offering hands-on bespoke support that drives sustainable growth whilst being committed to building a high performing team of experts who share her passion and values.

Overall, she excels in connecting exceptional people with meaningful opportunities on her personal mission to redefine recruitment with a client-focused, results-driven approach.

Lauren Karan

Founder & Owner

Bio

Sancha Svraka

Senior Executive Recruiter

With over eight years experience in relationship building, recruiting, and talent sourcing, along with experience running her own businesses - Sancha is a resourceful and meticulous Executive Search professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition and search strategies.

Sancha’s specialities include but are not limited to:
• Civil & M&E Engineering
• Construction
• BMS & Controls
• Commercial and FM
• Logistics and Hospitality recruitment

With a passion for partnering with stakeholders to achieve their full potential,
Sancha enjoys searching for, attracting, assessing and hiring the best-fit candidates
for her clients.

Sancha enjoys assisting organisations in reaching their true potential by building
a first-class team to fulfill the clients resourcing requirements.

Sancha has felt a true attachment to the concept of ‘empowering people and organisations’ to realise their potential and help organisations attract and retain top talent.

Providing first class customer service to both client and candidate stakeholders is where Sancha’s true passion lies.

Sancha Svraka

Senior Executive Recruiter

Bio

Gemma Bradley

Senior Executive Recruiter

With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and executive recruitment, Gemma Bradley is a Senior Executive Recruiter at Karan & Co, specialising in design, construction, and creative industries across Australia and New Zealand.

Gemma brings a strategic and people-focused approach to recruitment, leveraging her expertise in end-to-end hiring, business development, and talent sourcing to connect leading organisations with high-calibre professionals. Her strong negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, and creative problem-solving abilities make her a trusted partner for both clients and candidates.

Her extensive background in studio management, advertising, and project leadership gives her a unique insight into industry-specific hiring challenges, allowing her to identify and place the right talent in roles where they can truly excel. She is passionate about delivering exceptional recruitment solutions, fostering long-term professional relationships, and driving talent strategies that align with business goals.

A results-driven professional, Gemma has been recognised for her outstanding achievements in executive search and recruitment excellence. She is dedicated to mentoring, networking, and staying ahead of industry trends to ensure continued success in an evolving market.

She holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Auckland and has completed specialised training in leadership, positive psychology, and emotional intelligence.

Gemma Bradley

Senior Executive Recruiter

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Jolein Jeursen

Senior Resourcing Specialist - Construction | Engineering | Infrastructure | Transport | STEM

With over seven years of experience in recruitment and talent sourcing, Jolein Jeursen is a highly skilled Senior Resourcing Specialist with a proven track record of identifying and engaging top professionals across construction, engineering, infrastructure, transport, and STEM industries.

Her expertise includes strategic talent sourcing, proactive headhunting, and building high-quality pipelines using advanced search techniques and digital recruitment tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and CRM platforms. Having worked across technology, architecture, and design recruitment, she brings a deep understanding of industry trends and hiring challenges.

Jolein excels in fast-paced environments, delivering efficient and tailored recruitment solutions that connect businesses with the right expertise. With her strong research skills, market insights, and candidate engagement strategies, she ensures organizations secure top talent to drive long-term success.

Jolein Jeursen

Senior Resourcing Specialist

Suzie Donald, Recruitment Operations & Marketing Manager, Karan & Co.

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Susan Donald

Recruitment Operations & Marketing Manager

Susan brings our clients and our team the skills of a seasoned operations specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the construction, medical, veterinary, travel, and real estate industries.

Susan is skilled in the key functions that support both the team and the business including project management, office administration, financial management, marketing events and travel coordination. In addition she brings a proven track record in change management with an ability to streamline policies and procedures, driving efficiency and operational success. This has been shown numerous times across commercial construction projects, multi-location medical practices and small business transformations.

In her pivotal role, Suzie always goes the extra mile for all her stakeholders representing our values in action delivering seamless efficient daily operations, supporting the Karan & Co. team to deliver exceptional client and candidate experiences.

Her passion for connecting great people with meaningful opportunities continues to set her apart as a leader in recruitment and talent management.

Suzie Donald

Recruitment Operations & Marketing Manager

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Partnering with Karan & Co.

“We have partnered with Karan and Co for over two years now to bolster our internal efforts, they go the extra mile to understand our company to ensure candidates not only possess the required technical attributes but more importantly are the right culture fit. From start to finish the team provide a professional yet tailored transparent service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
⏤ Courtney, Employer

“The experience with Karan & Co was an incredible one. I was speaking with Lauren throughout the process, and from the start she quickly identified that the role would be a good fit and pushed me through into the interview process. The communication throughout the journey has been exceptional and I would definitely recommend Karan & Co to other friend or colleagues. In fact, I've already recommended them to a couple of friends.”
⏤ Barry, Candidate

“Lauren and her team do a fantastic job. The time they invest into understanding the business, its culture and vision, ensures a high quality of candidate resulting in an efficient and effective recruitment process, time after time.”
⏤ Michael, Employer

“Very satisfied with quality of candidate and the process from interview to contract. This is the third candidate we have placed through Karan & Co, very happy.”
⏤ Emily, Employer

“Your professionalism, attention to detail, and communication was great. It was a seamless and efficient recruitment experience. I would highly recommend your services to anyone seeking a fantastic and dedicated recruiter.”
⏤ Daniela, Candidate

“Sancha, is one of the rare processionals in the recruitment industry. She is not only focused on the employment process, but she is proactive and listens to the employees needs not only her clients. Her approach and professional diligence got me exactly what i was seeking for my aspirations in my career development. Lucky to have met her.”
⏤ Sultan, Candidate