Our client, a distinguished homegrown Oil & Gas (O&G) and EPC entity, is a dominant force in the energy sector. Their long-standing reputation stems from their commitment to technological advancement paired with a strategic vision for sustainable growth. Their footprint in the Indian operations landscape marked them as a significant contender in the global O&G space.
The pressing challenge for the client was identifying a CEO whose expertise not only encompassed the technical realm but also exhibited an astute business strategy acumen. The role was pivotal, demanding the balance of technical competency with the agility to envision and execute strategic growth plans.
Despite interviewing several candidates within the industry, the client struggled to find an individual with the desired blend of domain knowledge and other intrinsic abilities like networking, risk assessment, uncertainty management, and cross-domain team leadership. Upon hearing our success stories with other Oil & Gas clientele and through word of mouth, our executive search firm was enlisted for the task.
Our strategy, reinforced by an experienced executive recruiting service, was holistic. Initiating our executive search process, we:
Our headhunting efforts culminated in the presentation of 10 potential candidates, a stark contrast to the 50 presented by the previous executive recruitment agency. Of our list, three emerged as top contenders, aligning seamlessly with the client's requirements. The chosen candidate had an impressive tenure of over 15+ years with a reputed Indian EPC company, boasting a trifecta of technical prowess, financial sagacity, and business strategy expertise.
With the onboarded CEO, our client stands on the brink of a transformative phase in their Indian operations. This strategic hire, facilitated by rigorous executive search, headhunting expertise, and focus on c suite hiring, equips the company to chart new horizons in the O&G sector, driving innovation and ensuring sustainable growth.