The Process
The Fortune Hill team spent half a day shadowing the CEO, meeting key individuals and 'star performers' within the organisation.
This exercise proved to be extremely valuable in understanding the business' culture and also the necessary experience and behaviours required for success. A list of target companies was compiled and signed-off by the client. 120 possible candidates were identified across the UK and Europe. A shortlist was presented and each candidate was considered suitable following the first and second stages of the client's interview process.
The Result
Fortune Hill enabled the client to identify and attract a person they considered to be a ‘perfect fit’.
This individual was previously the European HR Director at one of the world's leading consumer organisations with an enviable employer brand. The mutual attraction between organisation and individual was obvious to all stakeholders and the interview process was completed within three weeks. The financial negotiations had been handled prior to the final interview, ensuring a smooth close to the process.
“Fortune Hill conducted a global search and provided us with a diverse range of well qualified and culturally suitable candidates. They then ensured we secured our first choice. We have worked with FH for more than 6 years and they have made a significant contribution to Shop Direct’s transformation towards becoming a world-class digital retailer. The team has invested considerable time and energy to develop a deep understanding of our business and culture. Their expertise and approach have consistently delivered excellent results for us.”
Jacqui Humphries
Former Group People Director, The Very Group
Defining success
We have a very simple measure of success – that our Partners appoint the very best possible Leader for any given role. We love watching the performance of a business, and the lives of people, improve as a result.
People Director
Private Equity Turnaround Business