The story behind the search
Executive Integrity took the time to deeply understand our company’s unique needs, culture, and the specific skill sets we were seeking.
Their team seamlessly integrated themselves into our hiring workflow, presenting us with candidates who were not only qualified but also aligned with our values.
We highly recommend Executive Integrity to any company looking for a strategic recruitment partner that goes above and beyond expectations. Their professionalism, industry knowledge, and genuine commitment to client success set them apart.
The challenge
A senior appointment for an ambitious growth plan
AELER’s smart container technology supports more sustainable logistics. Backed by private investors, the company planned to double its headcount over a year and needed a strategic advisor to its CEO.
The role required the ability to navigate complex industries and guide expansion. AELER’s existing network did not provide enough access to that specialist experience.
The takeaway: A strategic hire to support growth and advise the founders.
The brief
Growth strategy aligned with the company’s culture
Executive Integrity worked with AELER to understand its hiring goals, culture and long-term direction. The role required a combination of growth strategy, business value advisory and practical delivery experience.
Kriss Petersson, Head of Talent & Culture, needed an appointment that would support organisational development while preserving the company’s human-centred approach.
The takeaway: Strategic capability and cultural alignment mattered together.
The search
Connecting market knowledge with candidate motivations
The team drew on supply chain and logistics networks to identify experienced professionals, including people affected by changes and layoffs elsewhere in the sector.
A candidate with a background as Head of Growth and Business Value Advisor was considering a new opportunity. Discussions connected his career aspirations with AELER’s expansion plans.
The takeaway: A targeted approach identified a strong match in the logistics market.
The placement
Anand Shah appointed Business Value Advisor to the CEO
Anand Shah brought experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, customer success and special projects. His work spanned supply chain, food technology, fintech, and defence and intelligence.
His background included Chief of Staff responsibilities, internationalisation strategy, account management, implementation, project management and financial planning and growth modelling.
The takeaway: A broad strategic background matched to AELER’s growth requirements.
The result
More strategic capacity for the founding team
Anand’s appointment gave the co-founders additional advisory and strategic support, freeing time for other critical areas of the business.
His industry knowledge and growth experience helped the company explore expansion opportunities and strengthen its operating direction.
The takeaway: Growth expertise added alongside the founders.
Why it matters
Understanding the organisation before searching
The partnership began with a close understanding of AELER’s goals, culture and required skills. This helped the recruitment team assess alignment as well as qualifications.
Kriss’s feedback highlighted how the team integrated with the existing hiring process and presented candidates who matched the company’s values.
The takeaway: A detailed understanding of the business shaped the shortlist.
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