Every retained search, placed.
100% of our exclusive and retained searches have resulted in a placement. Four recent examples: a newly created CFO seat, a succession Finance Director, a CEO for a US acquisition and a first CFO for a US buy-and-build, each delivered in six weeks or less.
A new, scaled-up CFO seat.
Background
Markes International designs, manufactures and sells advanced instrumentation for analysing volatile organic compounds, and is part of Germany's Schauenburg International Group.
Assignment
Replace the outgoing Finance Director with a newly created, scaled-up CFO reporting to the CEO at the Bridgend head office. National and international travel, a seat on the SLT, and a remit to help shape the future direction of the business.
Process
After Discovery we agreed a six-week timeline using our full Attraction and Shortlisting function. A video shortlist led to robust on-site first interviews, then a video call with Group stakeholders and a final one-to-one with the CEO. An offer was made.
Giles & Jonny took the time to properly understand the demands of the role, as well as the specific qualities we were looking for in a leader. The shortlist they delivered was spot-on, with candidates who had not only the right technical and sector experience, but also the leadership style and cultural fit we needed. We were spoiled for choice with top-calibre profiles.Eleanor EllisHR Manager, Markes International
Succeeding a long-standing FD.
Background
Chepstow Plant International is a privately owned mineral and aggregates contractor serving quarrying, earthworks, power stations, steelworks and mineral extraction projects across the UK.
Assignment
Replace an outgoing Finance Director who had been a figurehead in the business for years, with a successor to work closely with the MD through the commercial challenges facing construction and civil engineering, and drive operational efficiency across departments.
Process
A six-week timeline, a video shortlist, on-site first interviews with the MD and the outgoing FD, then a final meeting with the MD. An offer was made.
By far the best recruitment experience I've had from the hiring side. From the first call, it was clear they approach things differently. Their process is modern, thoughtful, and incredibly well structured. More than that, they actually understand the roles they're hiring for. No waffle, no CV spamming, just good people doing things properly.John CorcoranManaging Director, Chepstow Plant International
$13m today. $100m in ten years.
Background
Bristol-based Vast Ventures acquired 100% of Root River Hardwoods, a vertically integrated timber manufacturer in Minnesota.
Assignment
Find a CEO reporting to Vast and the Board to scale the business towards $100m over ten years, steering the transition from a 30-year family business to new ownership. Hands-on across manufacturing, operations, finance, sales and marketing, with a strategic lens on organic growth and acquisitions.
Process
A six-week search, online interviews from the shortlist, then the UK hiring party flew out for a final face-to-face in Minneapolis. Background and credit checks were added. An offer was made.
I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. What stood out most was their ability to listen and grasp the nuances of our company culture, and the specific qualities we needed in a leader for a business we had little experience in. Giles presented us with a fantastic shortlist of highly qualified candidates.Adrian JohnsonOwner, Root River Hardwoods
A first CFO for a buy-and-build.
Background
An acquisitive building materials manufacturing group, making its first CFO hire in the Midwest USA as its buy-and-build journey continues.
Assignment
Hire an experienced CFO, ideally from within the industry, to introduce bottom-up best practice finance processes, successfully integrate acquired businesses, and act as strategic partner to the Board.
Process
A five-week search, online interviews from the shortlist. Background and credit checks were added. An offer was made.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Giles to find a CFO for companies we were acquiring, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From the initial consultation to the final hire Giles was professional, attentive, and truly understood our unique needs.Ryan PascoCo-Founder, Vast Ventures