The Client:

Keonn Technologies is a rapidly growing provider of RFID hardware and solutions, known for its cutting-edge innovations across retail, logistics, and automation. As the business prepared for an accelerated phase of international growth, the leadership team identified the need to establish strong commercial foundations in both the United Kingdom and the Asia–Pacific region.

The Challenge:

Keonn required senior sales leaders who could operate as the company’s first representatives in their respective territories. The United Kingdom role demanded an individual capable of launching a brand-new region, shaping its sales strategy, and building market awareness from the ground up. At the same time, the business needed its first commercial leader in Asia–Pacific, someone who could navigate the complexities of a diverse and highly competitive market while driving meaningful revenue growth.

Both positions required highly specialised experience within RFID, IoT, or adjacent technology sectors, along with a demonstrable track record of establishing regional presence for scaling technology companies. The search needed to be delivered at pace, with ambitious timelines set in line with the client’s 2025 expansion roadmap.

The Solution:

Gillespie Manners partnered closely with Keonn’s senior leadership team to deliver a targeted and insight-led executive search. By mapping the market across relevant technology ecosystems and engaging candidates with a proven history of launching new commercial regions, the team ensured that every shortlisted individual matched both the technical requirements and the client’s culture of agility and innovation.

This collaborative approach enabled the swift appointment of Keonn’s first Sales Director in the United Kingdom, who was identified, engaged, and hired within a seven-to-eight-week timeframe. Shortly afterwards, Gillespie Manners secured the company’s first Sales Director in Asia-Pacific, completing the assignment in just six to seven weeks. Both leaders commenced their roles in the first quarter of 2025, providing immediate momentum to Keonn’s global expansion strategy.

Through a focused and strategic search process, Gillespie Manners equipped Keonn Technologies with the leadership talent required to establish a strong presence in two critical markets, enabling the business to pursue its growth ambitions with confidence and clarity.