HUMAN RESOURCES
The competitive forces facing companies combined with an increasingly demanding global talent pool have significantly elevated the strategic importance of the human resources function. To achieve organisational excellence, facilitate leadership change management and attract exceptional talent, organisations require HR functions that are capable of defining organisational architecture. Our exceptional global network of HR executives enables […]
EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT
In the current, highly competitive corporate environment, it is crucial that an organisation’s leadership remains efficient; evolves with the company’s changing strategic positioning; and is constantly capable of delivering against their mandate. Over time, executives’ roles and responsibilities may change, and it is imperative that their proficiency and thinking in this regard progresses too. We […]
TALENT MAPPING
There are high stakes involved in attracting the best executive talent. Talent mapping helps mitigate some of the risk by identifying organisations’ future talent needs, and assessing the potential of current workforces to meet those needs. Especially useful when succession planning, benchmarking internal talent or entering new markets, identifying top-tier talent in this way enables […]
INTERIM MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
The landscape of global, high performance companies is constantly shifting, with increasing demands on companies to maintain pace. Nowhere is this sustained focus more critical than during transition periods: when listing on global stock markets; when facilitating new market entries; during times of corporate mergers and acquisitions; and in the face of pressure from governments […]
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
The emerging markets represent a tangible opportunity for organisations looking to grow and diversify their businesses in the ever-challenging global environment. However, these complex jurisdictions require nuanced executive search solutions powered by regional expertise and incomparable local experience. We understand that the need for exceptional leadership is amplified in the rapidly evolving developing world. As […]
NEW MARKET ENTRY
Our vast experience of working in EMEA markets has taught us that new market entries are most likely to fail as a result of: Inappropriate (or non-existent) strategies A lack of development of local talent Insufficient experience and knowledge of the local market Attempting to transfer country-specific models from other markets in the EMEA region […]
ACQUISITION TARGET IDENTIFICATION
Growing market share in developing countries involves precise, strategic practice. Taking well-performing global brands, changing their packaging and employing local distributors seldom results in market success. It is for this reason worldwide brands often look to mergers and acquisitions for market growth. However, it is imperative that companies have detailed data not only on their […]
OPERATIONS
Running efficient operations in emerging countries can pose significant challenges, particularly when it comes to cost-effectively managing logistics and distribution along the supply chain. While companies are familiar with modern trade routes, the informal and oftentimes traditional routes to market associated with developing countries can be complex and confusing. Our highly skilled resources on the […]
DISTRIBUTOR PARTNER INTRODUCTIONS
Given that highly saturated developed markets continue to face economic challenges, companies are increasingly looking towards the emerging markets to expand their operations and bolster revenues. While these markets have played a key role in the histories of western multinationals, the most ambitious businesses are now investing in the sector’s more complex markets, such as […]
BUSINESS ADVISORY
We offer a boutique advisory service which, through our powerful on-the-ground network of professionals, is poised to assist firms looking to expand, improve existing operations, or pursue acquisition target identification strategies in developing countries. We understand that companies working in these markets often encounter challenges that require strategic and operational solutions. This could include multinationals […]
