The story behind the search
I’ve had a very positive experience working with Jaime. He has always been helpful and proactive, anticipating needs and offering solutions before issues arise.
I particularly value his collaborative approach and reliability, which have made working with him both effective and enjoyable to work with.
The challenge
Rapid growth across a competitive European market
Sonnedix, a renewable energy Independent Power Producer, was entering a new phase of growth following significant investment and an expanding project pipeline. Four senior appointments were needed across Operations, Engineering & Construction, Projects and Grid.
Competition for experienced leaders and shortages of local specialists made the search challenging. Sonnedix needed technical excellence and cultural alignment across the UK, Spain and France.
The takeaway: Four business-critical leadership appointments across three countries.
The brief
Local expertise and pan-European delivery experience
The brief covered a Head of Operations in London with scale-up experience; a VP of Engineering & Construction in London with pan-European delivery expertise; a bilingual Senior Project Manager in Madrid; and a Grid Connection Manager in Marseille with knowledge of French connection processes and regulations.
Working with Elisa Zuccari, Head of People in Europe at the time of the assignment, the search was aligned to Sonnedix’s culture, mission and long-term growth plans.
The takeaway: Operations, construction, projects and grid expertise in one search programme.
The search
Proactive search into passive talent pools
Executive Integrity worked as an embedded hiring partner, carrying out targeted headhunting across renewable energy networks. Weekly market intelligence maintained alignment and supported consistent coverage across the three countries.
Technical assessment was complemented by cultural and leadership assessment. The approach balanced speed with the need for appointments that would strengthen the organisation over time.
The takeaway: Technical, cultural and leadership assessment supported each appointment.
The placement
Four senior leaders appointed
The Head of Operations brought renewable sector scale-up experience to improve processes and efficiency. The VP of Engineering & Construction added pan-European delivery expertise to support project execution.
The Senior Project Manager provided bilingual leadership for complex solar projects in Spain. The Grid Connection Manager brought specialist knowledge of France’s regulated connection environment.
The takeaway: Four leaders matched to distinct technical and geographical needs.
The result
An average time to hire of 30 days
The programme delivered four successful appointments, an average time to hire of 30 days and a 100% retention rate at the time of publication.
These hires strengthened leadership capacity, operational efficiency and delivery of Sonnedix’s European pipeline. Their contributions covered global operational capacity, construction delivery, Spanish solar projects and French grid connections.
The takeaway: Four hires • 30-day average time to hire • 100% reported retention.
Why it matters
A partner aligned to the next growth phase
The search brought together renewable energy networks, proactive outreach and tailored assessment. Close collaboration gave Sonnedix access to senior people whose skills and values matched the business.
Elisa’s feedback emphasised a proactive approach, reliability and collaboration throughout the process.
The takeaway: Speed and sector knowledge supported long-term fit.
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