John Wu
Global Head of Practice
Christophe Rosset
Global Head of Practice
"The Industrial & Manufacturing sector continues to evolve, shaped by talent shortages, digital transformation, supply chain challenges and growing expectations around diversity, equity and inclusion.
With deep sector expertise and market insight, we help organisations identify leaders who can navigate complexity, lead transformation and support sustainable growth.
Our global reach, combined with local market knowledge, gives us access to exceptional talent and helps organisations build agile, future-ready leadership teams. Through a rigorous assessment process and a partnership-led approach, we connect leaders with opportunities where they can make a lasting difference.
We've built a strong track record of placing leaders across family businesses, SMEs, multinational organisations, private equity-backed companies and start-ups. These leaders deliver commercial results while creating positive impact for their people, customers and communities. In Industrial & Manufacturing, leadership is about building for the future as well as delivering results today."
Strategic Executive Talent Solutions Backed by Global Expertise
We partner with organisations across the Industrial & Manufacturing sector to understand their goals, challenges and long-term ambitions. Combining deep sector expertise with global reach, we connect businesses with senior leaders who can help them grow, adapt and succeed in a changing market.
Our specialist networks span Aerospace & Defence, Automotive & Mobility, Building Products, Chemicals & Process Industries, Energy, Engineered Products & Automation, and Transportation & Logistics. Through tailored search solutions and a consultative approach, we help organisations access leadership talent that makes a difference.
Each year, we support around 500 executive appointments globally across critical leadership functions, including Operations, Technology, HR, Legal, Sales, R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain & Procurement, Finance and more. Our focus is on delivering leaders who can create lasting impact and support long-term business success.
The strength of our client relationships is built on trust, insight and consistent delivery, reflected in the partnerships we continue to grow around the world. Procurement, Finance, and more, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the functions that drive industrial success. With approximately 500 executive roles placed globally each year, we consistently deliver impactful leadership solutions that foster long-term growth.
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Sub-Sectors & Expertise
Connecting exceptional talent with leadership opportunities across various specialist areas.
Automotive and Mobility
We focus on the trends shaping the sector, including digital transformation, electric vehicle technology and infrastructure. We find sustainability-focused leaders who can meet environmental goals and navigate emissions regulations, alongside executives skilled in ADAS, supply chain resilience and DE&I, helping clients manage change and grow sustainably.
Building Products
A sector evolving fast, driven by new methods, recycled materials and more agile supply chains. We connect organisations with leaders who understand both global shifts and local demands, from India's growing volumes to Germany's HVAC regulations and changing construction trends in the US and UK. We work with a diverse range of clients, including privately owned manufacturers, private equity-backed firms and multinational suppliers.
Chemical & Process Industries
Digital automation, AI and nanotechnology are reshaping the Chemical and Process industries, driving new levels of efficiency. But innovation also requires a genuine commitment to ESG, green chemistry and emissions reduction. We find leaders with deep expertise across R&D, engineering, QA, regulatory affairs and compliance, combined with a real focus on diversity in leadership.
Energy
As renewable energy moves to the top of the global agenda, the energy transition needs leaders with the right mix of technical, digital, legal and interpersonal skills. We source executives with expertise in data analytics, AI and digital strategy, with cultural fit and real-world impact at the centre of every search. Our global reach helps both emerging firms and established industry leaders strengthen their C-suites and boards with talent ready for what's next.
Engineered Products & Automation
IoT, AI and big data are enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and stronger performance across the sector. We work with manufacturers across the spectrum, from pumps and valves to bespoke robotics, placing senior leaders with the expertise, impact and cultural fit to help clients stay ahead.
Transportation & Logistics
Drones, autonomous vehicles and data-driven tools are changing how this sector operates, improving efficiency and cutting costs. Growing environmental awareness is driving the shift to electric vehicles, eco-packaging and intermodal solutions. We connect organisations with leaders who embrace technology, champion sustainability and use analytics to get results in a fast-moving global environment.
Aerospace & Defense
We place leaders driving innovation in autonomous systems, advanced materials, AI integration and secure communications. With geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain fragility a constant reality, our consultants find executives who lead with precision, resilience and strategic foresight in one of the most complex and high-stakes industries there is.
Meet Our Industrial & Manufacturing Experts
Reach out to our 55+ Industrial & Manufacturing specialists worldwide, supported by 12 regional leaders across every continent to discuss your executive search and senior leadership recruitment needs now.
