Case
Study
The Role
The Non-Executive Director role was responsible for delivering overall value to the business, improving operating structure, and ultimately preparing it for a planned sale.
The vacancy was conceived in collaboration with our executive partners and the client, of whom we had supported on a variety of previous projects, as we advised on the responsibilities, target profile, structure of the deal, and timescales in relation to their particular business and the industry it operated within.
Client
Brief
We recommended to the client a proven Non-Executive Director with an extensive track record in supporting in the sale of businesses.
They were required to possess a strong network with corporate finance houses, as well as international experience within consumer products.
Our
Process
From holding open conversations with the business founder, we understood and advised that this was not a project to be completed within our usual timeframes.
In total, we recommended a period of 3-6 months, ultimately ensuring the founder had complete confidence and satisfaction in the process and what it was aiming to achieve, and aligning with the company’s end of fiscal year.
We supported the client in end-to-end management of the process, involving concept, plan, intros, timeframes, scheduling, and weekly catch ups with both the client and the successful candidate.
The
Candidate
The successful candidate was a proven Non-Executive within our network, with a strong track record of consumer goods sales and available for their next non-exec position
Crucially, they had previously managed multiple transactions within the associated product category.
The
Result
The client is in the first year of their two-year plan, which is forecast to complete on schedule.
They have supported the CEO and Founder’s operational activities and as a result the business is significantly more stable and an attractive proposition.
Our
Executive
Record
As The Complete Talent Partner, we support a diverse portfolio of high-growth SME’s and blue-chip multinationals during critical executive search projects.
Combining our global reach and expert industry knowledge, we have established close-knit relationships with a dedicated network of executives operating within the Consumer & Retail Industry, including Food, Drinks, Sports & Outdoor, Fashion & Luxury, Nursery & Toy, Consumer Electronics, Health & Beauty, and DIY & Housewares.
Below are a range of projects our executive recruitment partners have completed on behalf of historical and current clients.
