“We engaged Alex to help us find a Global VP for our Supply Chain transformation at a pivotal point in the global transformation of our organisation, he proved to be an adept and diligent consultant to our EVP of Supply Chain and worked at pace to deliver a high-quality shortlist when the role had been open for 6 months already with another search firm.
The stand-out candidate that was liked across the team was identified in the process as a high potential leader for the business and we decided to put him through our executive leadership assessment programme and ultimately hired him at SVP level and he became the successor to our EVP. Alex impressed us with his ability to really listen to the needs of the business and the relevant stakeholders throughout the process.”
Global Specialty Pharma – Europe Global Head of HR
“The team did an excellent job in delivering a strong group of candidates for such a critical role as CEO, reflecting positively on their expertise and dedication to their clients' needs. Their process has left a positive impression, further solidifying their reputation in the industry.”
Richard Yarwood, Surepharm - Chair
“Compass Carter Osborne started from the very beginning with a detailed, professional explanation of the available position. They spent time to present the great opportunity and chance to accelerate my career but at the same time, the challenge, and the strong expectation from their client.
They patiently listened to my introduction and clearly identified and commented on important points for his client, my personal development and further presentation to my current company Hengrui. In the end, it was more like a joint project than a recruitment process. The chance to be part of the Hengrui scientific and therapeutic development and expansion in Europe for future therapies development for the benefit of both the patients and the company represents for me not only a challenge and pleasure but also an honour.
The professionalism I received during the recruitment process thanks to Compass Carter Osborne was warm and friendly, and I can recommend them without hesitation.”
Hengrui Therapeutics - Head Biological Drug Discovery
“We held a competitive process and took proposals from 6 firms so that we had a strong cross-section of single-handed head-hunters and larger corporate executive search companies. I had worked with CCPO before so I could have just given the assignment to them but I wanted to see how the team would benchmark against some of the largest players. From the outset the attention to detail was remarkable. In addition to the work they were doing on the brief, I also had a call to check in and make sure that I had all I needed. The approach was forensic and meticulous without being over the top. The pitch was spot on and CCO were the clear choice.
They had taken the time to understand our business needs and had done their homework on the organisation over and above the brief. I demonstrated that they had really listened. We are quite a cost constrained organisation and Compass Carter Osborne were not the lowest price in the companies that we looked at but given what they offered, represented excellent value. A true partner.”
PreventX - Chief Executive
