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 […]
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 […]
Avemoy – Sales Manager Netherlands
Expanding into the Netherlands required more than a hire, it demanded a credible market entry. Avemoy partnered with Gillespie Manners to secure a Sales Manager capable of opening doors, building pipeline from zero, and establishing their presence in one of the world’s most advanced greenhouse sectors, delivered in just six weeks.
Confidential Client – AgriTech, Strategic Advisor Placement, United States
A targeted executive search to secure a Strategic Advisor with deep greenhouse and international expansion expertise for a U.S. growth initiative.
Keonn Technologies – Strategic Sales Leadership Expansion
Keonn required senior sales leaders who could operate as the company’s first representatives in their respective territories.
The New Architect of Resilience: Which Supply Chain Technologies Demand C-Suite Talent?
The global landscape of commerce has undergone a seismic shift. Once considered a functional “cost of doing business,” the supply chain has been thrust into the spotlight as a primary driver of competitive advantage and corporate survival. In 2026, the boardroom conversation has moved beyond mere logistics to a more complex question: Do we have […]
Algonomy – CRO, VP Europe, Global Solutions Consultant
Following a merger and acquisition restructure in their EMEA region, the retail technology business needed to bring in senior talent with market specific expertise to support revenue growth for the region.
Digi – Managing Director UK
An industry-leading provider of in-store retail technology solutions enlisted Gillespie Manners Global Executive Search to support the headhunting of a Managing Director for their UK region.