Our executive search solution
We began by engaging in confidential consultations with key business leaders to develop a position specification aligned with both the organisation’s current state and its long-term ambitions. Given the hands-on nature of the role and the cultural need for agility, we took a highly targeted approach to market mapping, intentionally avoiding candidates from large, bureaucratic environments and instead focusing on fast-growth, mid-sized organisations where leaders had built and scaled HR functions in dynamic settings.
Our team executed a focused search strategy across the region, resulting in a shortlist of six highly qualified candidates. We facilitated a structured interview process that included two rounds with Robert Half and two stages with the client’s senior leadership team, allowing for robust evaluation of technical capability, leadership style, and cultural alignment.
Within eight weeks, the successful candidate was appointed. We conducted comprehensive reference checks, including formal verifications, and managed the offer process end to end.
Client’s return on investment
The impact of this appointment was immediate and long-lasting. The new HR Director successfully implemented the foundational policies and procedures that enabled the business to scale confidently, driving the development of a fully operational HR function that supported both the people and performance goals of the company.
Less than two years later, the business was acquired by a much larger private equity firm. The HR leader we placed was instrumental in preparing the organisation for sale and has since progressed to the role of Chief People Officer, reflecting both their contribution and their alignment with the company’s evolving needs.
This search underscores the value of precision executive search: by aligning the right talent with the right growth phase, we enabled sustainable organisational transformation and contributed to a successful private equity exit.
