Realigning leadership to create a more agile organisation

Context

A leading global information management firm was seeking a strategic partner to support the rollout of their workforce alignment strategy, with the goal of creating a more dynamic, agile organisation better positioned to make faster decisions and execute strategy in key growth areas. 

This initiative involved simplifying and condensing global layers of reporting structures, reducing VP and above executives by nearly 50%, equating to an overall reduction of 700 FTEs. 

Solution

International Centre for Executive Options (ICEO) provided globally consistent, scalable and individualised support that was quickly implemented for all levels, including distinct services for those transitioning out of executive-level roles. The organisation was able to provide extraordinary capability and extraordinary care to executives spanning 8 countries, enabling them to successfully transition to the next phase of their career, whether that was another corporate role, entering the world of private equity/venture capital, board service, or active retirement.

Executive Spotlights: Driving results for every individual

ICEO career guidance: C-suite executive 1

Senior finance executive exploring multiple career pathways (corporate role, board service, portfolio career).

Strategic connections to support exploration process included a thought leader in the Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) space where the executive landed.   

Compensation Expert provided valuable insight into PE/VC compensation and empowered the executive to push for increased contracting transparency leading to a mutually beneficial offer. 

Landed a CFO role with a late stage VC-backed start-up in the ESG space.

ICEO career guidance: C-suite executive 2

Senior HR executive with clear goal of a short transition to another corporate HR role.

Go-to-market strategy and support for an urgent search, including personalised business research and development of company targets and networking strategies to drive momentum of the search.

Introduction to ICEO alumni including a connection at the landed company, who provided insights and guidance through the interview process.

Landed HRD role at a publicly traded UK food & beverage company.