Keller Executive Search Case Studies

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First General Manager for a Virginia Peanut Processing Plant
Food Manufacturing

First General Manager for a Virginia Peanut Processing Plant

An offer was made and, after the candidate had some time to review it, the letter was returned signed. Pre-employment background and drug screening were conducted before the appointment was confirmed, as well as credit and education verification.  Keller Executive Search placed the company’s first General Manager, who now provides the plant with unified leadership over its five reporting managers for the first time.

First Permanent GM for a New Michigan Aquarium and Reptile Zoo
Wildlife Attractions

First Permanent GM for a New Michigan Aquarium and Reptile Zoo

He accepted the offer within days and sent back the signed contract on June 3. Background checks went smoothly, and the start date of June 22 was confirmed. Keller Executive Search completed the search within 10 weeks. The final salary was $80,000; market benchmarking carried out before approaching candidates had supported the adjustment from the initial $64,000 estimate.

General Manager to Grow European Business Across EMEA
Cargo Securement

General Manager to Grow European Business Across EMEA

The client has recruited a General Manager for its EMEA operations following a focused international search. The role required sector knowledge, distributor management credentials, and field-sales experience, and the successful candidate had all of this, with the offer signed and background checks completed before an immediate start.