About Us

Paul Tulip

Partner

Paul has 25 years of global Search and Consultancy experience across a broad variety of sectors. He started his career in Yorkshire followed by London.

In Paul’s younger years he represented and captained Yorkshire at cricket and it was this sport that first brought him to Australia in his gap year before completing his university degree in business and sport.

After five years of executive recruitment in the UK, Paul’s next challenge saw him emigrate to Melbourne to join a leading Executive Search business. Paul then left his role as partner there after five extremely enjoyable and successful years to start his own business, Yorkshire Bridge.

Paul is proud of the networks he has built based on partnering with people he believes in that utilise his “little black book” time and time again. With a wide variety of successful searches over his career, there aren’t many job functions he hasn’t touched. A true sourcing expert that takes the time to gain a deep understanding of a company’s vision, which he then proudly takes to market as a true brand ambassador.

Paul loves to spend time with his kids and is a hands on dad that coaches multiple sports teams. In his spare time you will find him on the golf course or worshiping his lawn.

Mathew Newman

Partner

Mathew joined the business as a Partner in 2024. He brings 27 years of experience in C-Suite appointments having built a strong reputation across the Industrial, Manufacturing, Services, Technology, and Wholesale Distribution sectors.

He works closely with Boards and CEOs of privately owned, Private Equitybacked, and mid-cap ASX-listed companies, providing strategic leadership solutions. A trusted advisor to the Australian business community, Mathew’s deep networks and long-standing relationships enable him to connect organisations with top executive talent.

Beyond executive search, he plays a key role in Board reviews, leadership assessments, and succession planning. As a thought leader, he regularly speaks at industry events, shaping discussions on executive leadership and governance.

Outside of work, Mathew is an investor and sits on a number of Advisory Boards. He is a dedicated father to his twins, Alice and Freddie who keep him on his toes.

An avid tennis player, he also enjoys spending time in the water, or simply unwinding by the coast.

Lehia Johnston

Head of Research

Lehia graduated from university in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Communications in Media, an industry she went on to work in for a number of years.

She then moved into a research role with a consulting and franchising business where she quickly built a reputation for quality resourcing and networking.

Lehia was soon approached to head up the research division for a leading executive search and selection consultancy working both nationally and sourcing talent from overseas.

Lehia enjoys ensuring the strength of the Yorkshire Bridge name in the local and international markets. She is very passionate about connecting with great people across all industries, wherever they may reside.

When not working, Lehia is busy being a mother to her 3 children and whenever she has a spare minute she will be found with her head in a book.