Case Studies

We are dedicated to helping clients transform their businesses by finding visionary leaders whose contributions boost growth. Our unique vantage point allows us to observe leadership trends as they emerge. The following case studies show how we’ve helped client organizations tackle these challenges.

Central and Eastern European GM for US-based biotechnology company

US-based biotechnology company specializing in developing and marketing products for rare diseases, needed to recruit a heavyweight senior general manager to build and drive business in Central and Eastern Europe.

Industrial company seeds organization with strategic thinkers

Our client wanted to invest in high-potential executives in order to be better prepared for tomorrow's business challenges.

New president for international foundation

When one of the world's most prestigious private philanthropic foundations needed to find a replacement for its retiring president, it invited Spencer Stuart to lead the search.

Global head of research in the pharmaceutical industry

We helped one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies find the right person to fill the critical role of global head of research.

Line general manager for major US insurance company

Our client needed to recruit a line general manager who would not only boost the business but attract new talent and experience to the company.

Pharmaceutical giant looks to new CFO to restore confidence in company

A leading global pharmaceutical business needed a replacement chief financial officer to help restore confidence in the business.

Global head of technical operations for top information services provider

How we found the leader to steer this company's transformation into a global customer-focused business.

Chief information officer for major consumer goods company

The search for a technically as well as strategically skilled CIO with the presence and experience to be an effective and influential leader.

Global human resources consulting firm seeks multiple independent directors for IPO

Preparing for its initial public offering, our client needed to recruit several outstanding executives to serve on its board of directors.

CEO of the Chinese operations of a global software company

A global software company needed a leader with the relationships and operational experience to maximize opportunities in a large and complex market.

Non-executive chairman to lead life sciences spin-off

A life sciences company required an experienced non-executive chair who was highly regarded in the sector and by investors.

CEO for a healthcare services company

A multibillion dollar healthcare services company needed a CEO to restore confidence in the business.

Management assessment project for consumer goods company

The recently appointed CEO of a consumer goods company needed to identify the right people within his organization to execute the company’s strategy.

Global head of human resources for tech leader

Multinational, multicultural business needed to replace its longtime and distinguished head of human resources.