Case Studies
CEO, Minnesota
Background
Vast Ventures (Bristol, UK) acquired a 100% stake in Root River Hardwoods (Minnesota, USA), a vertically-integrated timber manufacturer with revenues of around $13m.
Assignment
Search for a CEO to report to Vast and the Board, scaling the business to a $100m revenue organisation over the next 10 years.
The role required someone to aid in the smooth transition from RRH being a family-run business of 30+ years into its new ownership structure.
It required someone incredibly hands on to implement and scale processes across manufacturing and operations, finance, and sales and marketing, as well as maintain a critical strategic lens through long term planning, organic growth and synergistic acquisitions, and develop the next generation of leaders within the business.
Process
Following our Discovery, we agreed a detailed recruitment timeline spanning 6 weeks which completely utilised our Attraction and Shortlisting function.
After presenting our shortlist, which progressed to online interviews, we were able to coordinate the hiring party’s arrival in Minnesota from the UK with the final, face-to-face interview in Minneapolis. An offer was subsequently made.
Key features used included
Candidate Journey document
Stakeholder Alignment Report (SAR)
Client Portal & First Stage (video) Shortlisting
Character Appraisal
Onboarding Document
Additional: background check and credit check
Feedback
Adrian Johnson
Co-Founder, Vast
“I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the initial consultation to the final hire, Giles & Jonny were professional, attentive, and truly understood our unique needs.
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 new business that we had little experience in. Giles presented us with a fantastic shortlist of highly qualified candidates, each of whom fit our requirements both in terms of relevant industry experience and leadership style.
Thanks to Giles and his expertise in executive level recruitment, I'd highly recommend Right Pear to anyone looking to fill any position.”
CFO, South Wales
Background
Markes International Ltd Group (~£25m revenue) specialises in the design, manufacture and sale of advanced instrumentation and technology for the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and are part of the Schauenburg International Group - operating a portfolio of technology focused companies based in Germany.
Assignment
Replace the outgoing Finance Director with a newly-created, scaled-up CFO hire. Reporting directly to the CEO and based at the Bridgend head office, the role required national and international travel, and is an integral member of the SLT and the wider management team with a remit to help shape the future direction of the business.
Process
Following our Discovery, we agreed a detailed recruitment timeline spanning 6 weeks which completely utilised our Attraction and Shortlisting function.
After presenting our shortlist which progressed to a robust first stage, on-site interview, the preferred candidates met with the Group stakeholders on a video call, with a final one-on-one between the CEO and standout candidate. An offer was subsequently made.
Key features used included
Candidate Journey document
Stakeholder Alignment Report (SAR)
Client Portal & First Stage (video) Shortlisting
Character Appraisal
Onboarding Document
Feedback
Eleanor Ellis
HR Manager, Markes International
“Right Pear did an excellent job supporting us through our CFO search. 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, especially important given that we were hiring for a new position within our organisation.
Their thoughtful, thorough approach meant the shortlist they delivered was spot-on, with candidates who not only had 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.
Giles & Jonny navigated a complex process with real professionalism and care, and I’d have no hesitation recommending Right Pear to anyone looking to hire at executive level..”