Because companies have their own unique organizational structures, different business initiatives and specific time schedules, each retained search requires its own particular strategy and approach. In addition to possessing in-depth knowledge of the local executive market, our consultants need to clearly understand our client’s business objectives and take a creative and resourceful approach when identifying and securing the best people to drive their businesses. We’ve put together a portfolio of case studies which demonstrate some of the unique challenges and creative approaches taken to bring about successful results.
- Communications IC Vendor - Japan Country Manager
With the existing Country Manager giving short notice of resignation, the client was faced with the challenge of finding an immediate replacement who could support their niche technology.
- European Pharmaceutical Company - Japan General Manager
With the existing General Manager completing his tenor in Japan, a European pharmaceutical company needed to identify a replacement who could understand global and local marketing perspectives.
- Fortune 500 Luxury Goods Brand - Japan Country Manager
Upon the decision to relocate the existing Japan Country Manager to another region, the client’s challenge was to identify a replacement Country Manager with experience in both the luxury and FMCG markets.
- Automotive Electronics Supplier - Japan Country Manager
A higher profiled Country Manager was required to manage a growing organization, however due to the remote location of the Japanese office, the task of identifying a willing candidate was proving to be difficult.
- Infrared Sensors Manufacturer - Japan Representative Director
A holding company with 15 companies under its umbrella needed a Representative Director for one of it’s subsidiaries with the aim of starting operations in Japan.
- Global Top 5 Pharmaceutical Firm - Marketing Director
In anticipation of strong demand for top marketing executives in the coming years, Optia’s Life Sciences team strategy of meeting the best candidates in the Japanese market, helped a Global Top 5 player secure a Marketing Director to launch their cns product.
- Top 4 Pharmaceutical Firm - Medical Affairs Director
With a damaged reputation in the Japanese market because of recent restructuring, the client would be challenged in attracting qualified MD’s who would accept their Medical Affairs Director role. The key to securing the qualified candidate was in skillful marketing and representation of the position.
- Automotive Interior Manufacturer - Country Manager
With a sensitive Country Manager replacement search, Optia Partners employed a pre-screening and cross referencing step before approaching any potential candidates.
- Start Up Advertising Agency - Creative Directors
When a US based advertising agency decided to open its own office in Japan, Optia Partners was retained to identify the firm’s top Creative Directors.
- Automation Equipment Supplier - General Manager OEM Sales
With an unstable semiconductor market and previous downsizing activity, the client was losing confidence amongst its existing employees, including the loss of a General Manager and several key team members.