The Challenge
The client had been trying to fill this role for over six months, had engaged multiple agencies and were interviewing internal and external candidates.
Despite this, they were unable to find a leader with the right balance of technical depth, strategic vision, and cultural fit.
The prolonged search was becoming costly and was leaving a critical leadership gap.
Our Solution
We launched a targeted headhunting strategy, beginning with in-depth research into organisations whose technology stacks, environments, and roadmaps closely mirrored what the client was building.
This allowed us to focus on candidates already operating at the required level in comparable settings.
We proactively engaged senior, high-calibre passive candidates rather than relying on active applicants, ensuring quality over volume.
The Result
We closed a long-standing vacancy and had immediate positive impact that strengthened the leadership team.
Beyond filling the role, the placement evolved into a long-term partnership, with the newly appointed Director becoming a key hiring stakeholder for additional roles.
5
profiles perfectly matching requirements
were submitted and interviewed
2
progressed to the final stage interview,
giving the client 2 strong options
∞
became a supplier
for all technical hires within their team
