The Challenge

Right from the outset of this Board build, Moon were aware of the huge range of key influencers and stakeholders involved. We were required to grasp detailed and complex information and disseminate that appropriately to prospective candidates after receiving the requisite signed Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Given the nature of the appointments, we sought to identify candidates with very specific skill sets that when taken as a whole would quickly establish a cohesive leadership team capable of determining, developing, implementing and promoting the organisational strategy.

As a result, we were instrumental in guiding on all documentation for the search, ranging from job descriptions and person specifications through to suggesting the most appropriate and relevant psychometric and behavourial assessments. Ultimately, we needed to consider the Board dynamics at every step of the search and ensure each c-suite role was filled by candidates who could contribute effectively to the direction, business plan and culture, to ensure the organisation delivered against key performance targets and within agreed budgets.

Our Approach

To aid communication and avoid any potential conflicts of interest, once instructed we immediately appointed two Directors from Moon onto the search to manage separate workflows and facilitate independent communications at all times. Additionally, a researcher was assigned to each vacancy, managing initial candidate communications separately from each other.

We then began to map the relevant UK markets for each vacancy, adopting a thorough national search but focusing on the main key criteria for each role. Guiding principles for all roles included: an ability to lead a business through rapid growth, a credibility with stakeholders, an ability to grasp and deal pragmatically with complex problems and a demonstrable track record of building influential relationships throughout the UK.

We then presented our longlist in a meeting with the Chair and Advisors, providing invaluable market information. This meeting established an agreed target list of candidates to approach under a Non-Disclosure Agreement.