Operating globally, they employ over 25,000 people with a market value of $ 11.5 billion, working with companies such as HSBC, Facebook, Nissan, Google, British Airways, and LinkedIn to name a few.
The Challenge
WüNDER_TALENT was entrusted with a mission of critical importance: to identify and recruit their UK Managing Director, a pivotal strategic appointment that would shape the company’s future. This assignment had previously been in the hands of a specialised executive search firm, which, despite their efforts, was unable to fulfil the requirement.
Compounding the complexity of this task, the brief came during May 2020—a period marked by the global upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when the world seemed to come to a standstill, and the professional landscape was fraught with uncertainty, WüNDER_TALENT was tasked with navigating these unprecedented circumstances to achieve what others could not.
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The Solution
Wundertalent meticulously surveyed the landscape of C-level professionals, engaging in comprehensive discussions with over one hundred executives. Our dedication to understanding the competitive environment is unparalleled. Through WüNDER_TALENT’s distinctive techniques of observation and analysis, we brought the key industry players into sharp relief. In our quest to find the ideal candidate for Globant, we employed our expansive networks to meticulously identify and engage potential leaders.
Given that this role had previously been under the purview of another agency, we prioritised transparency in our communications. From the outset, every candidate was informed about the employer, thereby not only ensuring clarity but also enhancing Globant’s visibility within the market. This approach added a layer of strategic exposure, further illustrating our commitment to not just meeting but exceeding Globant’s recruitment objectives.
The Result
Within an impressive six-week timeframe of receiving the brief, we successfully secured the placement of the UK Managing Director, a feat made even more remarkable by our ability to negotiate the candidate’s notice period down from six months to just nine weeks— an extraordinary accomplishment.
Following this significant achievement, we have continued to cultivate a close relationship with the broader board of directors. This collaboration has led to the successful placement of:
- UK Managing Director
- X4 Client Partners
- Talent & Culture Lead
- Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
- X2 Programme Manager
- Lead Java Architect
Praise from our client…
We were fortunate enough to engage WüNDER_TALENT, augmenting our extensive roster of recruitment agencies. Remarkably, it did not take long for their exceptional speed and calibre of candidates to elevate them to a leading position among our partners. The professionalism and unwavering commitment displayed by WüNDER_TALENT instilled in us a profound sense of trust, enabling us to confidently entrust them with more senior and strategically crucial roles essential for achieving our business objectives. Once again, they surpassed expectations, establishing a standard of excellence that remains unmatched by any other agency.
Santiago Piacenza
Vice President of Delivery
