Headlam Group – CIO
The Client: Headlam Group is the UK’s leading floorcoverings distributor, operating an extensive network of distribution centres, trade counters, and specialised businesses nationwide. They supply an unrivalled portfolio of residential and commercial flooring products to thousands of trade customers, retailers, and contractors. The Challenge: As a traditional, non-tech wholesale and distribution business transitioning through a […]
BluePrint Automation – North America – COO
The Client: BluePrint Automation (BPA) is a global leader in automated packaging machinery, specialising in high-performance secondary packaging systems, case packing, and robotic integration for major fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and industrial manufacturers worldwide. The Challenge: Geography and timing presented an acute bottleneck for the business. The role demanded a Chief Operating Officer to be […]
Creapaper – Germany – CEO
The Client: Creapaper is an innovative German sustainable materials company that has developed an eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood-pulp paper. Their core innovation produces high-quality paper manufactured from grass pulp, significantly reducing water consumption, energy use, and carbon emissions in the packaging and paper manufacturing sectors. The Challenge: Managing a high-stakes CEO transition away from […]
The Supply Chain Leadership Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones
The Supply Chain Leadership Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones Supply chain organisations are entering one of the most complex eras in their history. Volatile demand, geopolitical disruption, sustainability pressures, digital transformation, and talent scarcity are converging to reshape what effective leadership looks like. The skills that once defined strong operational leaders are […]
How to Hire a Chief Supply Chain Officer in a Competitive Talent Market
The modern supply chain is no longer a back-office execution function; it is a critical engine of enterprise growth, resilience, and technological innovation. Over the last few years, global organisations have battled border closures, geopolitical instability, inflationary pressures, and rapid technological breakthroughs. In this environment, the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) has emerged as a […]
Executive Search vs Recruitment Agency: Which Delivers Better Leadership Hires?
Hiring the wrong leader is an expensive mistake. It stalls strategy, unsettles teams, and can take years to unwind. Yet many organisations still default to the same hiring channel for a graduate scheme as they do for a Chief Operating Officer, without stopping to ask whether that channel is fit for purpose. This is where […]
Why Robotics Companies Are Recruiting Beyond Robotics
The robotics industry is growing faster than it can grow its own talent. This talent deficit is not simply a matter of headcount; it is a structural bottleneck. For decades, the recipe for building a successful automation business was relatively straightforward: assemble a team of brilliant mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics engineers, perfect the physical hardware, […]
The Next Talent Pipeline: Why Automation Firms Are Hiring Automotive Leaders
The automation sector is quietly executing one of the most consequential talent strategies in modern industry. And the boardrooms paying attention stand to gain a significant competitive edge. There is a recruitment pattern emerging across the global industrial automation landscape that deserves serious executive attention. Robotics integrators, machine builders, and intelligent systems providers are increasingly […]
The Executive Search Implications of RFID and IoT in Retail
The retail landscape is currently undergoing a structural metamorphosis. While the ‘digital shift’ was once synonymous with the rise of e-commerce, the current frontier of innovation lies in the physical world. The integration of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has moved beyond experimental pilot schemes to become the bedrock of […]
How Private Equity is Driving the Shift to Sustainable Supply Chains
Private equity firms have traditionally been associated with financial engineering, operational efficiency, and accelerated growth. Today, however, another force is shaping investment strategy across the sector: sustainability. What was once viewed primarily as a compliance consideration or reputational safeguard is now becoming central to operational value creation. From procurement transformation and supplier transparency to emissions […]