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Case Studies

RESTRUCTURING THE EXECUTIVE TEAM
Client: $750M Wireless Retailer

Situation: Reorganizing in preparation for significant growth.

Action: The President hired a well-known Executive Search firm resulting in frustration and no new hires. Turning to their Global HR Consulting partner in the design of the reorganization for a solution, a Partner of the firm referred Human Securities.

Results: 6 key people hired

• Chief Operating Officer
  • General Manager, Division I
  • General Manager, Division II
• Chief Financial Officer
  • Controller
• VP, Partner Development

Happy Client: In a note sent to the Partner/Consultant:
“And thank you for introducing us to Theresa Torseth at Human Securities. She is thorough; it’s amazing to experience her firm’s approach as compared to retained recruiting firms I have used previously. They’re treating our search as a priority and are demonstrating impressive follow-up!”

BUILDING THE EXECUTIVE TEAM
Client: $100M Food Products developer, seller

Situation: One of Japan’s largest publicly held companies and leading producers of frozen food bought a significant interest in this Seattle-based company. A precursor to rapid growth, the local company asked the International Consultant who managed the merger to recommend executive search firms.

Action: Human Securities was selected to strengthen the leadership in functional areas. In the 18 months following the close of the deal, sales leapt 240% and are projected to grow another 225% over the next 5 years.

Results: 11 key people hired

• Supply Chain Head
  • Supply Chain Specialist
  • Customer Service Specialist
• Marketing Head
  • Trade Promotions Analyst
• VP, Accounting, Finance and IT
  • IT Head
• Applications Support Analyst
• Sales Managers
  • Consumer Brands, Eastern Region
  • Prepared Foods, Midwest Region
  • Food Service, Midwest Region
  • Food Service, Eastern Region

Happy Client: In an email following first of multiple hires:
It was indeed a pleasure to work with you.Thank you for your thoroughness, and follow through.
I have read the reference reports and compliment you on your diligence.  The format is excellent.
Until we meet again,
CEO