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Appointing a Country Manager to Lead Expansion Across the German Market
Adventure Parks

Appointing a Country Manager to Lead Expansion Across the German Market

After a long search, a Country Manager was found to run the client’s German operations. With the contract signed and a June 2025 start date confirmed, the selected leader had the multi-unit operational background, chain management experience, and bilingual capability needed for the role. Onboarding could begin immediately as background and qualification checks were completed prior to the start date.

General Manager to Grow European Business Across EMEA
Industrial Manufacturing

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. 

Hiring Senior Leadership to Scale a Multi-Family Office CFO Services Platform
Family Office

Hiring Senior Leadership to Scale a Multi-Family Office CFO Services Platform

A managing director has been identified through a focused national search for the client’s CFO Services & Bill Pay platform. The required family office skills, operational experience, and client relationship abilities were present in the designated leader, and the engagement was successfully concluded. The process led to the search for a second senior hire at the firm.

First Commercial Director in Spain for a Surveillance Tech Firm
Temporary Surveillance

First Commercial Director in Spain for a Surveillance Tech Firm

The final shortlist had two strong candidates who had both impressed in Spain. The perfect appointment combined robust commercial credentials and an industry network across construction and renewables with the assertive, energetic leadership profile that had been central to the brief. Following the visit to Spain by the Managing Director, the board unanimously approved his appointment and confirmed the compensation package agreed at EUR 85,000 base salary, EUR 15,000 annual bonus, and stock options in a fast-growing business, with a start date of 1 September.

Director of IT to Modernize a Multi-Site Public Library System
Government Services

Director of IT to Modernize a Multi-Site Public Library System

Following a competitive national process, the appointment was then confirmed. The chosen professional’s relevant senior IT leadership experience and background in the government sector matched the requirements of the role. The formal offer was accepted and the pre-employment checks were completed in advance of the start date, including fingerprinting and FBI clearance. The new Director’s first-day message showed strong early engagement and a clear understanding of the work ahead.

Confidential Head of School Search for a Massachusetts Academy
International Education

Confidential Head of School Search for a Massachusetts Academy

A candidate we presented was appointed whose international boarding background was exactly what was required to cover the academic and commercial aspects of the brief. The required pre-employment screening, including Massachusetts CORI and SORI clearances, were completed in advance of the confirmed start date. The new Head joined remotely first in April and then moved to the campus in May, a transition structure that allowed for a measured handover while keeping the timeline moving.