140
Mapped
38
Approached
4
Shortlisted
11
Weeks to appointment
Practice
Board & Chair
Partner
Harriet Quenby
Year
2025
Situation
The chair of a listed specialty materials company had served nine years and was due to step down at the next annual general meeting. The board wanted a successor with international industrial experience and the authority to lead a strategic review.
Approach
We began with a confidential review of the board, which showed a gap in capital allocation experience. The longlist focused on sitting chairs and former chief executives of international industrial groups.
Result
The new chair was appointed in week eleven and announced with the annual results. The strategic review she led concluded within her first year.
Outcome
Appointed in week eleven, ahead of the annual general meeting.