CT Global Freight Audit

Background

CT Global Freight Audit, a leading logistics provider, partnered with Robert Walters to address leadership challenges within their tech teams and fill a critical IT Director vacancy. Initially hiring a consultant for two weeks to propose solutions, the company extended the role to a three-month interim position to oversee team realignment and support the recruitment of a permanent IT Director. With just 24 hours to deliver CVs, Robert Walters provided swift and effective recruitment solutions to meet the client’s urgent needs.

Approach

The technology team at Robert Walters took a hands-on approach to address CT Global Freight Audit’s hiring challenge. Leading the process personally, the consultant utilised a combination of targeted advertising, mailshots, job boards, database searches, and headhunting strategies to identify top talent for the IT Director role. By tapping into both active and passive candidate markets, the team ensured a thorough search for niche skills while maintaining clear communication and delivering swift results tailored to the client’s needs.

Results

Five professionals were shortlisted for the IT Director role at CT Global Freight Audit, resulting in a successful placement that addressed the client’s immediate leadership needs. Building on this success, Robert Walters has placed key roles across multiple organisations including CISO positions at XPO Logistics and Cadent Gas, IT Directors for RBSL and Morgan Advanced Materials, and Heads of Cyber Resilience for Paragon Bank and Ascot Lloyd. The initial recruitment project has fostered ongoing partnerships, leading to multiple hires across cybersecurity and IT leadership roles for various clients, further solidifying Robert Walters’ reputation as a trusted recruitment partner.