The story behind the search
Executive Integrity feels like a third arm of Anemoi. They know our business inside out, communicate openly, and consistently deliver.
No other agency understands our culture or talent needs the way they do.
The challenge
Ten critical roles and limited internal capacity
Anemoi develops Rotor Sail technology to reduce shipping fuel consumption and emissions. The company needed to hire ten people across three functions over 12 months, while its HR Manager managed limited internal recruitment capacity.
Low visibility in a niche market, a shortage of local maritime talent, concerns about time to fill and poor retention from other agency hires were slowing recruitment.
The takeaway: Ten roles across Engineering, Projects and Sales.
The brief
A structured partnership for a growing team
Executive Integrity had worked with Anemoi for more than four years, placing five people before the new programme, including a Project Director. The established relationship provided an understanding of the company’s culture and technical requirements.
The Partnership Model offered a 12-month subscription with ten flexible job credits. Working with HR Manager Misha Piggott and the CEO, COO and Project Director, the programme aligned recruitment across functions and provided predictable spending.
The takeaway: A 12-month programme with ten flexible job credits.
The search
An extension of Anemoi’s recruitment team
Embedded recruitment support was combined with the Executive Intelligence platform and employer branding. The team sourced talent across six key maritime hubs to reach the specialist skills Anemoi needed.
The programme covered sales, engineering and projects, allowing hiring to respond to business priorities while maintaining consistent communication and assessment.
The takeaway: Global maritime reach with embedded recruitment support.
The placement
Ten appointments across three functions
The programme filled Commercial Director, Technical Sales Engineer, PLC Programmer, CAD Designer, Data Performance Engineer, Automation Commissioning Engineer, CAD Engineer, Senior Hydraulics Engineer, Project Engineer (Electrical) and Senior Mechanical Engineer roles.
The Commercial Director was sourced from a competitor in Sweden. Senior Mechanical Engineer Thomas Price became a standout appointment, taking on leadership responsibilities and mentoring junior engineers.
The takeaway: Ten appointments delivered in 12 months.
The result
Growth, retention and predictable cost
The programme delivered more than £25,000 saved compared with traditional recruitment fees, 100% retention of the programme’s hires, and 17% headcount growth supported by Executive Integrity.
The appointments helped Anemoi scale operations, meet project demands and pursue new business. Commercial leadership supported market development, while technical specialists strengthened project delivery.
The takeaway: Over £25,000 saved • 100% reported retention • 17% headcount growth supported.
Why it matters
A partnership built on understanding the business
The long-standing relationship helped Executive Integrity work as part of Anemoi’s team. Flexible job credits, sector expertise and coordinated hiring gave the company coverage across functions without building a larger internal recruitment operation.
Misha’s feedback highlighted the team’s understanding of Anemoi’s culture, open communication and consistent delivery.
The takeaway: A recruitment function aligned with Anemoi’s growth plans.
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