CASE STUDY
Industry: Manufacturing & Industrial
Engagement Type: Retained Executive Search
Client Context
The client was a long-established manufacturing company facing sustained
margin pressure, operational inefficiencies, and loss of market
relevance.
The board had decided that a leadership change at the business head
level
was necessary to drive a turnaround.
The Challenge
The role required a rare combination of:
The mandate was also highly sensitive and confidential.
We:
The Outcome
A new business head was appointed who introduced a fundamentally
different operating rhythm and performance culture. Within the first
year, the organization began to stabilize margins and improve execution
discipline.
Why This Engagement Was Complex
Turnaround leadership requires judgment, not just experience — and the
cost of a wrong choice is extremely high.