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Anabas Case Study
Case study
Anabas, a leading Facilities Management business for corporate workplaces, were confidentially looking for a successor to their Managing Director, who was transitioning into a Chairman role. The current MD and HR Director approached four Executive Search businesses, and Robert Walters was successful in winning the search.
- Service: Executive Search
- Industry: Facilities
- Size: 500+ employees
- Locations: UK
An Executive Search Success Story
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8
In-person candidate interviews conducted by executive search function
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100%
Fill rate with Anabas UK
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6
6 week turnaround from search commencement to offer.
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4
stage interview process facilitated before offer and acceptance
Our approach
- Educating stakeholders: Provided insights into the UK wide talent pool, compensation benchmarks, market trends, and cultural fit considerations.
- Market mapping: Conducted detailed analysis of active and passive candidates within the FM and adjacent sector markets.
- Targeted headhunting strategy: Leveraged networks, sought referrals, and executed focused headhunting efforts to engage high-performing professionals not actively seeking opportunities.
- Candidate assessment: Personally interviewed shortlisted candidates to evaluate technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and alignment with Anabas’s requirements.
- Comprehensive recruitment process: Presented a shortlist and supported candidates through multiple interview rounds, including psychometric assessments conducted via video conferencing and in-person meetings.
4 Stage Interview Process:
Stage 1: Interviews
- 8 In-person candidate interviews conducted by Howard
- 5 Client in-person interviews conducted by UK Managing Director in Robert Walters London offices
- 3 Virtual interviews conducted by UK Managing Director and Parent Company CEO
Stage 2: 2nd Stage Interviews
- 2 final stage interviews with wider senior management team
Stage 3: Offer
- 2 candidates that Anabas felt comfortable offering
Stage 4: Acceptance
- 1 preferred candidate offered and accepted
Key results
We successfully secured the outstanding candidate within the sector, enabling a seamless leadership transition from Managing Director to Chairman. Beyond simply filling a critical appointment, the search provided the Board with confidence that the business would retain strategic continuity whilst introducing a leader capable of driving the next phase of commercial growth.What our clients say
At Robert Walters, we believe our success comes from the success of our clients and candidates. We're not just recruitment experts; we're partners in crafting your success story.
“From commencing the search to securing an accepted offer, the entire process was completed in just six weeks. For a Managing Director appointment, this was an exceptional achievement. Throughout the process, Howard maintained excellent communication, provided honest and balanced advice, and managed both candidates and stakeholders professionally and discreetly. The quality of the candidates presented was particularly impressive. Every individual introduced was credible, well-qualified and thoroughly assessed against our requirements. Howard demonstrated a strong understanding of both technical capability and cultural fit, ensuring that the shortlist reflected not only the skills required for the role but also the leadership style and values that were important to our organisation.”
Managing Director
Anabas
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