Executive leadership case studies
Our executive leadership case studies span CEO, CFO, COO, People Director, and Board‑level appointments, reflecting the breadth of senior roles required to drive strategy, growth, and organisational transformation. These placements highlight leaders brought in to accelerate innovation, strengthen financial stewardship, guide cultural change, and steer organisations through complex market and sector shifts.
SWIG Finance
As the main operating subsidiary of the SWIG Group, SWIG Finance sought a Managing Director to lead ambitious growth plans and bring strategic impact to the business.
The Met Office
Moon were asked to source a number of roles to join the Met Office including, Associate Director of Communications and Engagement, and Associate Director of Foundation Science.
Aardman
Moon were asked to help Aardman source two candidates to fill the Executive Commercial & Brand Director, and Director of Marketing roles.
Client Confidential
We were brought in to find a new Group CEO at a time of change for this well known non-profit social enterprise. They were searching for an authentic and active leader, who would inspire colleagues and bring energy and enthusiasm to the company.
The Royal Bath & West of England Society
Our client was seeking to appoint two senior roles, a Financial Controller and a new Head of Marketing. Both roles were key to the Society’s growth plans and as such we wanted to identify candidates who knew the Showground and what it stands for.
Brand Architekts Group PLC
We were looking to source a candidate who could lead a listed business, the ideal candidate would be joining from a mid-sized corporate, with a branded product background, such as beauty, personal care or cosmetics.
Client Confidential
Moon devised an effective recruitment process to facilitate the appointment of a new c-suite Board of Directors, ranging from CEO, COO and several niche appointments.
Pennon Group Plc
Pennon approached Moon to manage three highly confidential search campaigns to appoint a Group Financial Controller and two Financial Controllers into their operating businesses.
Zap Map
Moon sought an experienced professional, ideally with knowledge and experience within a similarly aligned digital platform model business. was crucial to identify an individual who could work in collaboration with the Founding Directors at Zap-Map to embed commercial strategy, delivery and target success.
Micrima
Micrima wanted a CEO with MedTech sector experience, either in diagnostic imaging or broader medical technology. They would bring leadership and have a key input into the strategic vision for the business.
Technology Venture Partners
Moon were appointed to support Technology Venture Partners in identifying a new CEO, CFO and Non-Exec leaders for a number of their investments over the years.
apetito
We were asked to conduct a search for a new Head of Finance and Chief Risk Officer - this was a key senior management role within apetito’s UK business with overall responsibility for all aspects of the company’s financial management.
AVPE
AVPE operates predominantly within the Aerospace and Defence sectors. They were looking to strengthen their Senior Management Team and bring in two new senior hires of CEO and CFO. Both roles were new to the Board.
Client Confidential
Moon were approached to manage a highly confidential assignment to appoint a new Chief Product Officer to work closely with the CEO in setting up a new FinTech Group. They sought an expert in designing and delivering a product strategy and roadmap with an emphasis on blockchain technology.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
This was a newly created role with the purpose being to oversee the operational performance and sustainability of BOVTS both from a day-to-day perspective, but also crucially by inputting into the longer-term strategic planning, to ensure the vision of the Theatre School is delivered.
The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint was looking for a new Chief People Officer (CPO) who would be pivotal in continuing their change programme and delivering on their growth agenda. This appointment was firmly future focused, helping to build on their existing brand and develop people and processes as they continue to innovate.
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