Our client, a leading technology company known for its groundbreaking technology innovations in influencer marketing, approached us with a critical executive search mandate. The company aimed to fill the role of Chief of Staff (CoS) as an additive role to support the CFO and CEO as the company scaled.

Our team managed client expectations from the beginning of the assignment by explaining that a comprehensive search would involve looking for candidates with the right skillset and leadership ability.

The hiring team was comprised of the CFO, CEO and the Director of Talent. The individuals were very engaged and brought industry depth and decisiveness to the search process. We focused our search on former management consultants with operations background in scaling, VC backed start-ups.

As we researched possible candidates, the hiring team emphasized the importance of a well-represented pool. They appreciated our widespread promotion of the position to a targeted audience. In total, we identified more than 150 candidates, with 5 final candidates presented for the role.

After an exhaustive search, we successfully placed a seasoned operations candidate in the role. The selected candidate brought a fresh perspective to the organization, aligning seamlessly with the company's goals.

Impact on the Organization

The candidate transitioned quickly into the role and immediately took ownership of key deliverables including the operating framework system and goal setting framework.

Client Feedback

Our client’s valued the time we took to understand their needs in order to provide a pool of talented candidates. They also valued our insight on the job description refinement as well as how to attract and vet the right candidates.

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"Vannin Chief of Staff was a valuable resource in helping us find a full time Chief of Staff. Their recruitment approach provided clarity and structure throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Vannin Chief of Staff to any company looking to hire a great Chief of Staff."

Chris Mondfrans
CFO, GRIN