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Industry
Automotive, chemical, construction, defence, engineering, food and drink, health/life sciences, industrial services and manufacturing - each is a specialist sector with particular dynamics. Recruits into these areas need to combine sector appreciation with essential leadership skills: driving production improvements, reducing operating cost to increase margin, securing long term revenue growth, and engaging a diverse, often international employee group.
Wickland Westcott has an exceptional track record in identifying and securing talented executives to fill critical positions. We focus upon meeting and exceeding both client and candidate needs, covering all key senior management positions from functional heads to Board level appointments, both within the UK and internationally.
Case Studies
Bentley Motors - Finding the Best People
With over 60 years of production at the Crew based factory, Bentley Motors continues to push the boundaries of automotive excellence with its highly successful Arnage and Continental series. The latest addition to the Continental range, the Continental Flying Spur Speed, is the fastest four-door Bentley with a top speed of 200mph. Keith Miller from our Industry Practice explains how Wickland Westcott is contributing to the success story. An Automotive Legend Since the acquisition by VW in 1998, Bentley has progressed to become a modern, dynamic and highly influential brand within the industry.
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BAE Systems, Weapons & Vehicles
The Weapons & Vehicles Division of BAE Systems designs, develops, manufactures and provides through life support for a wide range of defence applications deployed on land including fire systems, armoured engineer vehicles, military vehicles, military bridging, and logistical support. Land platforms are supplied to the UK Armed Forces via the MOD, Land Systems' prime customer. Weapons and vehicle solutions are delivered via multi-disciplinary integrated project teams (IPTs), members of which co-ordinate the various stages within the development and production cycle.
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Ridgeons Group - Cultural & Organisational Fit
In executive recruitment, identifying candidates with the right skills and experience is absolutely critical. Equally important however is fit, particularly around alignment between the values and motivations of the appointed candidate and the culture and objectives of the organisation. Philip Gardiner describes one assignment where this person-organisational fit was particularly crucial. Founded in 1911 Ridgeons Group is one of the largest independent builders' merchants in the UK. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ridgeons employ over one thousand people and has 28 branches and sites in East Anglia. It
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