각 대륙마다 해외 법인을 둔 국내 제조 대기업에서 아시아 및 유럽의 해외 법인을 관리하고 신사업을 검토할 임원급 인재 채용이 필요한 상황이었습니다. 해외 법인과 현지 공장이 있는 국내 제조 대기업은 한정 되어 있기에 해외 국영기업, 글로벌 기업에서 해외 법인 관리 경험이 있는 임원급 한국인 후보자 분들로 서치 범위를 확장하여 채용에 성공한 사례입니다.
Global Search for Executive Leader in a Conglomerate
New Business Development Director
Background
- Client's Business: A local conglomerate with a global presence, involved in manufacturing B2B (business-to-business) operations.
- Hiring Need: An executive-level leader to oversee new business initiatives across the conglomerate's overseas entities.
Challenges
- Global Talent Pool: Conducting a worldwide search for Korean nationals with experience managing multiple entities in a B2B manufacturing context.
- Executive Leadership: Finding a candidate with the strategic vision and leadership skills necessary to drive growth and innovation in diverse markets.
- Cultural and Business Acumen: Ensuring the candidate possesses a deep understanding of international business practices while maintaining alignment with the conglomerate's core values and culture.
Strategies
- International Networking: Utilized global professional networks, industry contacts, and job boards to identify potential candidates.
- Targeted Headhunting: Focused on Korean nationals with a proven track record in executive roles within the manufacturing sector, prioritizing those with international experience.
- Comprehensive Evaluation Process: Implemented a rigorous selection process that included interviews, leadership assessments, and strategic vision presentations to gauge candidates' alignment with the conglomerate's objectives.
Conclusions
- Outcome: The search resulted in the hiring of an executive leader who met all criteria:
- Possessed extensive experience in managing B2B manufacturing entities across different regions.
- Demonstrated a strong leadership background with the ability to foster innovation and drive growth in overseas markets.
- Showed a deep understanding of global business dynamics with the capability to integrate cultural insights into the conglomerate's operations.
- This strategic hire enabled the conglomerate to:
- Enhance leadership within its overseas entities, ensuring cohesive and strategic expansion of new businesses.
- Leverage the executive's international experience and network to tap into new markets and opportunities.
- Strengthen its global presence, positioning the conglomerate for sustained growth and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector.