Traditional

Executives Unlimited’s client, a mid-market blow molder, had experienced rapid growth during the preceding three years and had inventory control concerns. While the company felt it had a handle on raw materials and finished goods inventories, they were concerned about their work-in-process levels. Executives Unlimited was asked to provide a senior level executive to assist in assessing the situation, recommending and then implementing effective solutions. The interim executive found is working hand-in-hand with the executive plant management while training an up-and-coming employee who has been promoted to lead the efforts when the interim manager completes the assignment.

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A privately held, for-profit, higher education organization with several locations was seeking an operationally savvy Chief Financial Officer to act as a stabilizing force and to strategically drive the operational metrics for the organization. Executives Unlimited successfully accomplished this through presenting a diverse group of qualified financial executives with progressive growth in financial management positions and functional responsibility for legal, corporate real estate and human resources within highly regulated industries such as: Education, Healthcare and Financial Services. The selected executive was experienced in all the areas that the client desired. He possessed an extensive background in a cash-intensive business, growing more than 25% per year, demonstrating success working with lenders and creditors, and establishing banking relationships.

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A company that sells branded fashion accessories, mostly dealing with jewelry, was witnessing rapidly increasing revenues and needed to add to their existing management team. At first, the title of the position was Vice President Operations. However, during the search process, the position evolved into that of Chief Operating Officer. Executives Unlimited presented an executive that had been in fine jewelry distribution to the mass merchandisers for more than 20 years with sales and P&L experience. He welcomed the challenge of managing the internal operational structure of the company and continues to represent the best interests of the company.

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The CEO of a billion dollar company in North America contacted Executives Unlimited to perform a direct hire search for a President of a subsidiary operation in Texas. This leading manufacturer of passenger boarding bridges needed an executive with demonstrated operational leadership to provide guidance and strategic direction for long term growth. Executives Unlimited presented eight qualified candidates in 10 days. After three of the candidates were interviewed, the selected executive accepted the position five weeks from initiating the search.

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The Corporate Vice President of a $10 million manufacturing company in Fort Worth, Texas approached Executives Unlimited with an urgent need to replace the President of one of its subsidiary operations who was leaving in four weeks. The company needed an industry-specific President with extensive general management, financial and manufacturing experience, along with strong leadership skills to drive growth and improve profits. Within weeks, Executives Unlimited presented four qualified candidates. The selected candidate had been President of three different manufacturing companies and, due to the recent sale of his former company, was able to start within days of being chosen.

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A rapidly growing IT division of a billion-dollar North American company had an immediate need to fill three key positions. They asked Executives Unlimited to conduct direct hire searches for a Director of Telecommunications, a Manager of Applications Services and an Interim Director of Project Management for Oracle Implementation. Within 15 days, Executives Unlimited presented candidates for all three positions and in 4 weeks of initiation of the search, all the selected candidates were on the job.

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The West Coast’s leading producer and distributor of powdered protein health food supplements sought a seasoned marketing and sales executive with extensive brand management experience to drive unlimited upside growth and profit. The Executive Vice President/General Manager we placed took responsibility for the hands-on implementation of a profitable sales strategy aimed at long term growth and produced a 25% annual improvement to sales within the first year.

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A well known New York City museum was contemplating a major expansion. The necessary funds were to come from the city, other public sources and private fund raising. Management realized that they needed more sophistication in their finance group to handle the growth, building fund and capital budget issues. After meeting with Executives Unlimited, the decision was reached to create a new position, Director of Finance, and to restructure the Finance and Accounting Department to better handle the future growth and operations of the museum. We found the Director of Finance with the requisite experience in a nonprofit environment. The selected candidate had significant experience as a Controller with a larger museum and knowledge in all the areas of concern to management. The candidate has been with the organization since early 2002 and has met all of the challenges of the position while exceeding management’s expectations. 

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Interim

The private equity owners of a recently acquired early stage business determined that there was a need for a CEO. The owners believed that the fastest, most expedient route was to hire an interim CEO rather than expending several months finding someone on a permanent basis. Executives Unlimited was engaged to perform the search and within three weeks, several qualified candidates were presented to and interviewed by the owners. Shortly thereafter one of the candidates was selected and is now functioning as the CEO. The entire process took about one month to complete.

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The Board of Directors of a $200 million technology firm contacted Executives Unlimited to commence a confidential search for an Interim CEO. Three candidates were presented within 10 days. The selected Interim CEO was identified from the Executives Unlimited proprietary database of seasoned executives and started his position three weeks from search commencement.

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The United Kingdom parent company of a leading provider of cash management systems for the retail and financial industries approached Executives Unlimited to locate an Interim President for their operations in Atlanta, Georgia. This position required strong execution skills, sales leadership, operations and previous experience as a President. Their goal was to replace the existing United States General Manager within two weeks time. The position also required previous experience in cash handling systems, turnaround experience as well as immediate availability. While this was certainly an aggressive timeline with a specific need, it was not daunting for Executives Unlimited.

In less than one week, Executives Unlimited identified and presented three exceptional candidates who met the position specifications. The client arrived in the United States to interview the candidates and selected the former President of a $65 million manufacturer of electronic money handling systems and software. The successful candidate reported for his first day of work three days later. 

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A $450 million manufacturing and distribution company with five operating divisions needed an interim Division Controller in Oklahoma for eight months to manage the day-to-day accounting functions and mentor the accounting staff. The interim position required that the executive be an excellent communicator capable of educating the staff on new policies and procedures of a revised operating system. Executives Unlimited was contracted and delivered four qualified candidates for interview in seven days. The approved executive started his new post in 12 days.

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A major international chemical manufacturer recognized the need to spin off its information technology services group into a separate subsidiary in an effort to create its services rendered as a profit center as opposed to a cost center. The President realized a significant need for expertise in developing a methodology for pricing and billing costs for its users. Within two weeks Executives Unlimited presented a qualified candidate with previous experience that matched the client’s need exactly. An interim Finance Project Manager was engaged on a project basis, and has successfully accomplished the tasks and impressed the entire company with his efficiency and effectiveness. He is currently refining the methodology and supporting the President and CFO in the sales business analysis and budgeting processes. 

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A leading global supplier of specialty furniture with offices around the world elected to close their U.S. manufacturing facility and consolidate operations overseas. Their analysis determined that engaging an Executives Unlimited Interim Executive to review plant closure considerations would be the most cost-effective way to minimize cost and any potential legal exposures. Within three days, Executives Unlimited had a senior executive at the manufacturing facility working with their U.K. and U.S. personnel to analyze the situation and recommend best practice solutions.

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