The Background
Following the retirement of their Country Manager/President, and via the client’s Hong Kong-based regional office, Curran Daly were approached and asked if we would be able to find a replacement.
This was an exclusive assignment, and after an initial briefing with the client’s Regional Operations Director to understand the specifics of the role, the process commenced.
The position was seen as being critical for the future of the business in the Philippines. For the last decade or so, the company had been focused on infrastructure projects. With the growing pace of foreign investment and use of foreign contractors on infrastructure development, a sharper focus on project opportunities in other sectors was a key element of the selection criteria.
The Process
Curran Daly’s focus was to search for C-level Filipinos who could take on the statutory responsibilities as the company’s president. Candidates also needed a broad range of experience in other construction sectors such as high-rise commercial and residential projects, manufacturing facilities, and utilities. In addition, they required excellent business development and networking capabilities.
A candidate pool was developed from our in-house database, our network, and the use of targeted posts on social media. Curran Daly then undertook focused interviews with a number of candidates who met most of the rigorous requirements and key selection criteria for this critical position.
During this process, Curran Daly stayed in regular contact with the client’s Regional Operations Director regarding the candidates who were rising to the top of our selection list. Our recommendation was to focus on two candidates who met all the requirements, in terms of both the relevant experience and also personality.
The Outcome
The two selected candidates were interviewed by the Regional Operations Director and the Regional HR Manager. They decided that they preferred one particular candidate and asked that Curran Daly undertake a detailed reference check on that candidate. Based on the reference checks, which aligned with their own judgment, the candidate was referred to the Managing Director for a final interview.
The final interview was deemed a success, and the candidate was offered the role, which he duly accepted. Follow-up discussions with both the client and candidate clearly indicate that the process was highly effective and successful, and the new Country Manager is making strong progress in achieving the company’s goals and objectives.
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