Divisional Managing Director for FTSE 100 organisation

The role -
Our client was a FTSE 100 consumer multinational with an ongoing ambition to grow organically through further diversification of its lines of business. It was seeking an industry leader to lead, grow and develop its embryonic financial services division.

The requirements -
Divisional Managing Director with a mix of entrepreneurial flair and large corporate experience to run start-up financial services division with aggressive growth targets. Track record of successful P&L management and a commitment to customer service. A desire to appoint, if appropriate, a female candidate.

The solution -
Four candidates from blue chip institutions presented. The successful female candidate appointed was from a blue chip financial services organisation. The search was successfully concluded in less than three months.