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In this global, competitive market place, with the ever-present tension between rising customer expectations and cost constraints, innovative thinking and speed of execution separate the winners from the also-rans. We find recruits of this calibre for all types of clients including FTSE 100 organisations, SMEs, start ups, and private equity houses, both in the UK and internationally. Specialisms within the Consumer practice include FMCG, food and drink, personal care, retail, fashion, luxury, travel, hospitality and leisure.

Assignments range from Chairman, Chief Executive, and Non-Executive roles to senior management positions and cover specialist jobs as well as all the key functions. Wickland Westcott's Search and Selection teams operate hand-in-hand with occupational psychologists in our Talent practices to remove much of the risk of new appointments. Our assessments provide real insights into individuals' capabilities, and their potential and cultural fit with the client organisation and market place.

Case Studies

Eastern Promise

Positec has grown rapidly in recent years by developing own label contracts with organisations such as Screwfix, B&Q and Argos in the UK.  It is now the largest manufacturer and exporter of Power Tools in mainland China with a design centre in Italy and a number of subsidiaries across the globe.  The company’s success has been built on research and development, innovation, strong engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing operations coupled with marketing skills and competitive pricing to give retailers the best in class offer. 

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Global Sales Development Director

PZ Cussons is a FTSE 250 Company and a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded personal care and household cleansing products with operations in Africa, Australia, Asia and Europe. One of the key challenges facing the company in achieving its substantial growth targets has been the need to improve consistency and performance across the company's sales function. Previously the business units operated fairly independently and sales performance was personality driven and dependent on the incumbent.

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Head of Organisational Development

Britvic Group is one of the leading soft drinks businesses in the UK, and has established itself as a FTSE250 company through product innovation and developing supply arrangements with significant new customers including Pepsi. The company has ambitious plans to double its value and expand its international presence through organic growth and acquisition activity, coupled with proactive management of the bottom line. Following recent acquisitions in Ireland and France, a decision was taken to move to a Group Structure to support the planned expansion in Europe.

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