Executive Search Case Studies

Case Study: CEO Succession

Our client was a multinational Global 100 business where the CEO had decided to stand down, although this was neither known nor anticipated in the marketplace. The Board had a strong internal candidate to succeed him but not all were convinced that he was ready for the role... find out more

Case Study: CFO Appointment

Our client was a global financial services organisation with a reputation for excellence in corporate governance, prudent and consistent executive leadership, and an enviable brand position and global footprint. Consistent with the wider banking sector however, it faced a number of strategic and operational challenges as a result of the international crisis following the credit crunch... find out more

Case Study: Head of Corporate Communications

Our client is a substantial industrial business which is a global leader in its sector. The brief was to find a successor to a retiring Head of Corporate Communications – a key appointment close to the CEO of the business... find out more

Case Study: CIO Appointment

Our client, a FTSE 100 company, is one of the world’s largest businesses with complex operations around the globe. Their longstanding Group CIO had been due to retire for some time and for nearly a year, another major global search firm had been seeking his replacement... find out more

Case Study: CMO Recruitment

Our client was an international FTSE 100 business, looking to strengthen its marketing capabilities. One of our partners has deep experience of designing marketing organisations across sectors, and so we were asked for our advice on the pros and cons of different organisational options... find out more