
The challenge
Filling a key position with high strategic relevance.
Required combination of market knowledge, scientific understanding and leadership skills.
Direct approach to qualified candidates in a specialized market environment.
Ensuring a seamless transition and long-term business stability.
Our approach
Requirements profile & strategy: Intensive coordination with shareholders to define core competencies and strategic expectations.
Targeted identification: Approaching management and division management candidates from the phytopharmaceutical and OTC sectors.
Direct approach & active sourcing: Discreet contact via networks, industry associations and personal recommendations.
Support during the selection process: structured interviews, potential analyses and support in the final contract negotiations.
The result
Within five months, an experienced leader with extensive expertise in the phytopharmaceutical industry was recruited. A structured handover phase ensured a smooth transition. This marked the beginning of a successful collaboration that continues to this day.

The client
A medium-sized company focusing on herbal medicines (phytopharmaceuticals), known for its high-quality, scientifically sound products, was looking for a new management team with in-depth expertise in the phytopharmaceutical industry and a strong entrepreneurial mindset as part of a planned succession plan.

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