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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, throughout EMEA and North America.

Case Studies

Transforming Supply Chain Performance

Tata Steel Europe supplies a range of products to multiple markets, operating 3 integrated steel plants along with several downstream processing facilities.  Since the acquisition of the business from Corus in 2007, Tata has invested heavily in manufacturing assets, new products and advanced operating practices leading to the development of a fully integrated supply chain model.  The company was seeking to appoint a Head of Supply Chain Excellence to support the roll-out of the transformation strategy across the UK Strip Product value stream.  

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Supporting Growth in the Medical Devices Sector

Invibio, a subsidiary of the FTSE listed Victrex Group, supplies biomaterial solutions used in the manufacture of spinal, orthopaedic and other medical implants. In support of the the ongoing growth of the business, the company required a highly commercial Operations Director to harness the talents of a diverse team including quality, product development, engineering and supply chain. We

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Approachable Client Nets a Big Fish

CG is a major global manufacturer in the arena of electricity transmission and distribution. It forms the international arm of the Indian company, Crompton Greaves, itself a member of the Avantha Group. Their need was for an Executive Vice President EMEA, to be based at Mechelen, Belgium. Wickland Westcott conducted an extensive search to identify candidates capable of managing an integrated manufacturing and sales operation currently turning over €450m. The person selected from the high calibre multi-national shortlist was a respected name from a direct competitor. Two

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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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