Our Success Stories 

Your success is our success! We're proud that 99% of our clients return, continuing to trust us to find the talent to drive their businesses forward. Here are a few success stories outlining the types of roles we've appointed and how we've partnered with clients:

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Managing Director - Railway Component Manufacturer

Using our knowledge of the Rail industry and in-depth market research Collingwood generated a target list of organisations and approached 120 candidates for the position

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Operations Director – Cable Manufacturing

Collingwood combined headhunting and advertising led selection to identify candidates.

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Rail Service Director - Infrastructure

Using comprehensive experience and knowledge of the industry, our consultant compiled and presented a list of target companies to the client.

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Engineering Manager - Operating Company

Our market research was presented to the Managing Director and HR Director, explaining what we felt would need to be offered to secure the right candidate.

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Project Executive - High Speed Rail

Using our knowledge of the rail industry and in-depth market research Collingwood generated a target list of organisations

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Head of Environment – Rail Infrastructure

Candidates were targeted who along with all the relevant qualifications and experience, were able to deliver management and strategic solutions

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Managing Director - Fleet Services

Our search took two routes. One was a thorough scouring of the marine and defence industry, with the project team taking the time to attend two major trade shows

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Head of Sales - Aggregates, Rail Freight

Engaging our client in a regular update on how the research and approach work was going was key

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Key Account Managers

Meetings were held with Apos Therapy to allow us to fully understand the technical and behavioural characteristics the individuals would need to possess

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Global Training Manager - Ophthalmology

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Operations Director – Medical Devices

Collingwood made confidential approaches to all of the individuals and, following qualification, were able to produce a long list of 8 individuals

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Business Development Director - Respiratory

We delivered a proactive Headhunting solution, which required us to build and leverage a network in the medical devices packaging environment

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Marketing Director - Medical Design & Manufacturing

The company have a clear vision – to break down barriers and change people’s lives. In order to deliver this vision, their people are at the heart of what they do

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Managing Director - Surgical Instruments, Ophthalmology

We have an extensive track record in the medical devices sector and so had a solid understanding of its culture and process to supply products to hospitals

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Managing Director, Defence Manufacturing - France

Collingwood supported the CEO and his team by attending all candidate interviews in order to offer guidance, support and up-to-the-minute feedback

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Manufacturing Process Manager - Aerospace

This candidate was only in his mid-20’s, but came with the wealth of relevant experience, recruited with this research heavy, headhunting approach

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Head of Quality - Aerospace

Collingwood managed all negotiations, progressing the offer and notice arrangements to a successful conclusion

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SHEQ Director – Utility Infrastructure Installer

As with previous assignments with this client, the key to securing the right candidate was the two-way, intelligence led communication throughout the process

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BD Director – Aerospace Manufacturer

Having worked within the aerospace industry for nearly 20 years, Collingwood were able to draw out businesses that could potentially fulfil all of the criteria

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Managing Director – Aerospace and Defence

Collingwood understood that the softer skills of candidates would be tested as much as their exposure to working for an established aerospace manufacturer

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Chief Executive Officer - Aerospace

Within the first 12 months of the appointment, the business continued to go from strength to strength

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Sales Director - High End Furniture

Using behavioural profiling tools we went about putting together a benchmark for the type of person we felt would succeed in the business

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Site General Manager - FMCG Manufacturer

Not only did they have the right skills sets to succeed, they had the drive, energy and determination to succeed in our client's fast-paced culture

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Care Operations Director - RMBI

In depth meetings were held with the RMBI to fully qualify both the technical and behavioural attributes the incumbent would need to possess

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Director of Operations - Learning Disability Services

It was quickly apparent that give the multi-faceted nature of the role, it required a solutions-focussed leader with a blend of clinical and commercial expertise

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Director of Digital – Health and Social Care Provider

The client was delighted with the outcome as they now have the right person who will drive the strategy and delivery of their digital agenda

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Medical Director - Healthcare

A rigorous search was carried out, with an approach made to over 224 medical leaders. 5 were chosen for competency based interview & assessment

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General Manager - Private Healthcare Services

Having previously worked with this client, we had a good understanding of their culture, services and the environment and challenges of the cancer care centre

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Director of Corporate Development - Private Women's Healthcare

We used our 20 plus years’ experience in healthcare to help our client shape the role and identify what was and was not possible

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Operations Director - National Construction Provider

Experience of developing a major council awarded contract, managing a large, diverse directly employed workforce, were key areas to explore for this recruit

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Managing Director Roles - Construction Products

The result has not only been successful in terms of their individual performances but the three appointees regularly meet up to share best practices

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Sales Director - Utilities Infrastructure Installer

Unlike situations Collingwood often find themselves in, this client was not insistent on an individual coming from the competition

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Finance Director - Construction

Through listening to the client, it was clear they required a very specific skill-set within a fixed location but someone who was also willing to travel

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Head of EU Operations, Global SaaS Organisation

Given our strong network of senior operators within varying SaaS sectors, an initial target list of aligned companies was collated

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Director Roles - Window Systems Provider

This proved to be a really challenging assignment but through this informed, data led and consultative approach, a strong candidate was secured

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Operations Director - Construction Manufacturer

Collingwood were approached by this construction product manufacturer of cementitious materials to secure an Operations Director

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VP General Manager - Enterprise, EMEA

At each point in the process, the client and candidates had knowledgeable support on hand from the consultant at Collingwood

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Technical Director, provider of SCADA and command and control systems

Our primary focus was to provide a strong shortlist of genuine options. We targeted candidates possessing the right blend of technical and leadership qualities

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Product Management, programme of four executive search projects

This leader had to be of a global mind-set and, more than likely, have a home life that allowed for travel or country relocation

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Global Account Director

This placed candidate surpassed the expectations of all the parties involved and, after three months, moved into a senior vice president-level position

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Regional Sales Director US, Global Cyber Security

Collingwood identified and targeted in excess of 100 candidates and submitted a shortlist of five candidates within six weeks of initial commission

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Commercial Director - Building Product Manufacturer

Mark was able to identify 55 companies who sell into similar markets, having thoroughly researched the regional building materials market. A total of 55 candidates were then approached, across the three disciplines.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Director – Building Products

Pulling together research on the regional building materials market, Mark was able to identify 49 companies who manufacture building products. Candidates from these target organisations were then approached, across the three disciplines.

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Innovation Director –IT/OT and Industrial Automation

From the list of target organisations we submitted a shortlist of 3 candidates within 4 weeks.

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Solutions Consultant –IT/OT Convergence and IA

Within a 12 week period we submitted 5 separate shortlists, identifying over 300 candidates across multiple regions. Collinwood interviewed 100 candidates and successfully negotiated offers for 5 candidates.

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Chief Sales Officer - Cyber SaaS

With a target list of 80-100 organisations drawn up, a targeted and focused search followed. Resulting in 4 high potentials put forward for interview.

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OEM Sales Manager - EMEA

Recognising that the sales organisation in EMEA was lacking the direction required to achieve their ambitious growth targets, our client needed expert support in recruiting a new member of the EMEA senior leadership team. Identifying over 50 candidates, we progressed 9 through a vigorous internal process and shortlisting 3 exceptional candidates.

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Solutions Sales Dir - CPG

Collingwood Executive Search case study following successful recruitment of a Solutions Sales Director, CPG within a global leader in industrial connectivity

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Sales Engineer - SIEM

Collingwood Executive Search case study following successful recruitment of a Sales Engineer, within a Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) solutions vendor

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Managing Director, EMEA

Case study following the successful placement of a Managing Director, EMEA within a global distributor of wire, cable and associated products.

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Business Strategy Leader EMEA

Case study following successful placement of a Business Strategy Leader, EMEA within a global industrial and enterprise technology organisation

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Global Acct Dir

Case study following successful placement of a Global Account Director - 5G/Broadband within a global industrial and enterprise technology organisation

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Global Supply Chain Director, IA

Case study following successful placement of a Global Supply Chain Director - within a global industrial automation and enterprise technology organisation

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Business Development Director - Italy

Case study following successful placement of a Business Development Director - Public Transportation and Defense

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Commercial Director - Windows and Doors Manufacturer

Case study following successful placement of a Commercial Director within a large windows and doors manufacturer

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General Counsel Pharmaceutical Company

Case study following successful placement of General Counsel as part of the new senior leadership team within a Pharmaceutical Company operating globally from UK premises

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Associate Director Product Engineering Development

Case study following successful placement of an Associate Director within a Product Engineering Development Company based in the UK

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Business Development Director - Private Healthcare

Case study following successful placement of a Business Development Director within a children's care support services company based in the UK

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Technical Product Manager for Edge Solutions

Case study following successful placement of a Technical Product Manager for Edge Solutions within a global Industrial Automation business.

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General Manager Private Healthcare

Case study following successful placement of a General Manager for a leading UK private healthcare provider.

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Clinical Director - Residential and Community Support

Case study following successful placement of a Clinical Director for a leading UK Residential and Community Support provider.

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Director Global Accounts - Industrial Automation

Case study following successful placement of a Director Global Accounts for a global leader in industrial automation

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Solution Account Managers - Industrial Automation

Case study following the successful placement of two Solution Account Managers in the USA for a global leader in industrial automation

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Global Account Director - IA

Case study following successful recruitment of a Global Account Director within a worldwide leader in IIoT / Industrial Automation

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CISO - Telecoms

Case study following the recruitment of a CISO within a global telecommunications provider

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European Marketing Dir - Building Product Man

Case study following successful placement of a European Marketing Director within a building products manufacturer

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Group FD Healthcare

Case study following successful placement of a Group Finance Director within healthcare

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Head of Water - Utilities

Case study following the successful placement of a Head of Water within a global utility contractor

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Digital Automation Consultant

Case study following the successful placement of a Digital Automation Consultant within a global industrial automation technology organisation

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Principal Engineer

Case study hiring a Principal Engineer, Director of Cloud Solutions - successful placement within a leading global industrial automation technology organisation

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MD - Building Materials

Hiring a Managing Director within a leading global Building Materials Manufacturer

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Digital Transformation Consultant

Case study following the successful placement of a Digital Transformation Consultant - Automotive within a global industrial automation technology organisation

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MD - Building Product Manuf

Building Products Manufacturer required a Managing Director

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Product Line Manager - Fibre

Case study following the successful placement of a Product Line Manager within a Fibre Optics Solutions organisation

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Divisional Manager (Managing Director level)

Building Products Manufacturer required a Divisional Manager at Managing Director level

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Operations Director – Building Products – Housebuilder, Social Housing & RM&I markets

Building Products Manufacturer required an Operations Director

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General Manager – Building Product Manufacturer – Social Housing

Building Products Manufacturer required a General Manager

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Three Contracts Managers – Repair & Maintenance – Social Housing

Collingwood were approached to recruit three Contracts Managers for this multi-award-winning, privately owned contractor, serving the social housing sector.