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Managing Director (MD)
Managing Director (MD)
Managing Director hiring within consumer businesses requires a detailed understanding of both the market and the level at which individuals are operating.
The most successful Managing Directors are not always those already holding the title. In many cases, the strongest candidates are senior leaders within larger or more advanced organisations who are ready to take on broader commercial and operational responsibility. Knowing how to identify and engage that talent is where many searches succeed or fail.
At Lime Talent, we support FMCG and consumer businesses in securing Managing Directors who can lead effectively within the context of their organisation, whether that is driving growth, navigating change or scaling a business through its next stage of development.
We work with a range of established brands and fast growing challenger businesses, delivering searches through targeted market mapping and direct approach. This enables us to access high calibre individuals beyond the active market and build a more considered and relevant shortlist.
Our Consultants specialise within the consumer sector and understand the challenges associated with senior leadership hiring across a range of business environments.
If you are hiring at Managing Director level, we would be happy to discuss your requirements.
Some of the roles that we specialise in recruiting include:
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Director
Chester-born Chris, has an unrivalled network of commercial candidates within the consumer goods industry. In addition to this, he has worked with many of the UK’s leading consumer brands and also with SME manufacturers from around the globe. Having started his career in 2002, Chris brings a wealth of experience to the team at Lime Talent.