CEO

Reason and Purpose: 

The previous CEO after 10 years of successful growth would be moving into a NED position within the group. 

The new CEO would lead the business through the next stage of its development, align themselves with the group’s strategy and drive the business through to exit. 

Why Compass Carter Osborne? 

Being such a critical appointment both the investors and operator required a search partner with a “no failure” track record who could also demonstrate capability and knowledge to reach all corners of highly regulated industries. 

Compass Carter Osborne was retained to provide a competitive shortlist of candidates with outstanding pedigree who were not only a worthy successor to a high achieving CEO but also one with capability to enhance the business. 

Search process / methodology: 

Confidentiality was vital due to the sensitive nature of the proposed leadership transition. CCO undertook a discreet and widespread search that involved an initial market sweep as well as lateral search methodology that looks at tier up / tier down, CFO and COO candidates. 

 Outcome: 

A process relevant to the search was outlined and agreed in advance of the assignment commencing. Relevant candidates were introduced and taken through the testing process. In good time a successor who matched the original brief was identified and has subsequently started with the NFA Group.   

Since facilitating the placement of OFG’s CEO, CCO has also proudly supported the hires of several executive leadership mandates, including a Managing Director for Residential Services, a Managing Director for Education, and a Managing Director for Fostering. The latter position subsequently assumed the role of Chief Executive for National Fostering Group (NFG) when the two brands separated during the exit from Stirling Square Capital Partners, to TFG.