Case Study #11 – Senior Manager for a Niche Environmental Firm

Sector: Environmental Consulting
Location: France

Context:
Following sustained growth, the client opened a new position to reinforce its internal leadership and project quality.

Strategic Objective:
Attract a Senior Manager capable of handling complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to knowledge development and internal governance.

Challenge:

• Small in size but known for excellence, the firm required a candidate aligned with both high-quality standards and an entrepreneurial spirit

Process:
Headhunting only, with targeted and confidential outreach

Sourcing Strategy:

• Sector-specific search within high-level consulting

• Focused on profiles from top academic and professional backgrounds

Candidate Profile:

• Recruited from a top-tier global consultancy

• Academic background from Sciences Po and École Normale Supérieure