Case Studies
Proof, not promises.
A closer look at senior searches we've run for industrial, manufacturing, and technology companies — the brief, the hunt, and the hire.
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Searches worth a closer look.
Each one is a real mandate, start to finish — the brief, the search, and the outcome. Click any case study to read the full write-up as a PDF.
Confidential · HVAC & Cooling
Building a plant leadership team from scratch
A fast-scaling cooling manufacturer needed an operations leader and two senior engineers — quietly, without tipping off competitors. We mapped the market and closed all three.
3 senior hires in 11 weeks
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Confidential · Industrial Equipment
Headhunting a GM who wasn't looking
The strongest candidate was happily employed at a direct competitor. A discreet, founder-led approach turned a cold first call into a signed offer.
GM hired in 6 weeks
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Confidential · Sales & Commercial
A sales engineer who could talk shop and close
Deep technical knowledge plus commercial polish is a rare mix. We found it by reaching well beyond the people actively looking for a job.
Shortlist of 4, hired in 5 weeks
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