Industry: Manufacturing

​Location: EMEA, based in Germany

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The Challenge

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This was a pivotal hire following a number of strategic acquisitions as the business scaled across the EMEA region. The organisation needed a highly strategic and operational senior director to align commercial structures across a fragmented group of subsidiaries. The aim was to accelerate organic growth while unifying regional efforts. Key challenges included the geographical spread of the organisation and the need to secure a high-calibre executive with deep industry expertise and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, profit-oriented environment.

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Our Approach

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We conducted deep research into key markets and competitor organisations to uncover sector-specific leadership talent. Engaging with this executive-level audience required a bespoke approach to ensure messaging was impactful and interest was piqued. Once a pool of relevant candidates was identified, we used tailored competency questions and psychometric evaluation to assess cultural alignment – a critical success factor for this appointment.

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The Outcome

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We secured a highly effective leader from a major competitor in the region, bringing with them both deep market insight and a proven ability to drive growth at scale.

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