CASE STUDY
Situation
Evans Taylor was instructed by a new client who were looking to appoint an outstanding Operations Director to lead a subsidiary Automotive Manufacturing Business Unit. This particular organisation had been losing money on a consistent basis and a decision had been made that unless there was a significant turnaround in performance, the business would be closed within 12 months. Furthermore, the requirement was to ideally appoint if appropriate, a female to the role to bring greater diversity to the organisation’s current leadership team.
Approach
Evans Taylor undertook a niche and bespoke search to attract outstanding high calibre experts with exceptional Lean and Transformational expertise. All candidates were made fully aware of the current circumstances with regard to business profitability and the potential closure of the facility.
Outcome
The shortlist comprised individuals with outstanding reputations in change management. The client was delighted to appoint a female to the role as part of their diversity, inclusion and equality activities. A complete turnaround in performance was delivered with break-even being achieved by the end of the financial year and 6 months later, there was a return to profitability for the first time for the business in 5 years. The business unit is highly regarded within the Group and is now a critical and strategic part of the organisation. Evans Taylor has since been working successfully with the client for the last 8 years.