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Both searches closed in the same cycle. The VP of Operations was confirmed for a start in September. The founding physician handed over two functions he had been running personally and regained time. The company secured VP-level leadership in two functions that previously had none.
The appointment came together cleanly. A Director of Innovation and Engineering with more than 20 years of cross-discipline experience was confirmed for a December 2024 start, bringing a strong track record of managing large specialist engineering teams and the full French-English fluency the environment required. The leadership presence that the process was designed to bring out could also be seen in person. Background checks and references were cleared in time for the scheduled start date.
The search yielded more than one hire for the proposal team. Each new manager brought years of public contract work and direct ownership of major bid writing. The hires enabled the firm to manage its increasing bid schedule and reestablish support after the planned departure. The firm gained more strength for its current work and added skills for developing the team over time. The search was closed without listing the role on the open job market.
After a thorough review and final discussions with senior leaders, the firm appointed a Financial Controller. The person chosen had good accounts, was a clear speaker, and was involved in the property business. Shared support from the senior team gave the offer a solid base and removed last-minute uncertainty. The controller placed by Keller Executive Search showed excellent spoken English skills and an aptitude for detail across the core functions. The hire added financial expertise to the business that matched its global outlook and complex group requirements.
An offer was made and accepted with the new Director due to start in August. The incoming Director comes from the defense industry and has direct experience with government procurement and building relationships with the DoD. He is remote-based and will be focused immediately on the DoD relationships that the new product will need at launch. He will start as an individual contributor and then develop a team around the DoD function. The appointment was exclusively made through Keller Executive Search.
The board conversation in Italy sealed the hire, and a formal offer came not long after. The candidate has accepted, is located in São Paulo, and is within the travel range the role requires. He possesses practical knowledge of the bus and heavy-truck segment with an impressive history of securing tenders from fleet owners. The new GM will have full P&L responsibility and will combine the sales and operations functions that had been split. The appointment was made in exclusive engagement with Keller Executive Search.
