The story behind the search
The challenge
Senior solar expertise in a competitive European market
The METKA EGN business of MYTILINEOS required experienced professionals for utility-scale solar projects. Its growth created demand across Italy, the UK and Spain.
The Italian market was especially competitive, with a need for four senior people who combined technical expertise and complex project experience.
The takeaway: Four senior appointments for utility-scale solar in Italy.
The brief
A team spanning projects, grid and contracts
The Italian brief covered Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Grid Connection Manager and Contract Manager positions. Each role required a distinct mix of technical knowledge and project delivery experience.
The assignment formed part of a wider partnership through which Executive Integrity supported more than 12 appointments over two years in Italy, the UK and Spain.
The takeaway: Complementary skills across the project lifecycle.
The search
Thorough mapping and a tightly assessed shortlist
Executive Integrity mapped relevant talent and carried out more than 30 interviews for each role, narrowing the field to shortlists of five to eight candidates.
Weekly communication, interview preparation and advice through the offer stage supported the client and candidates in a fast-moving market.
The takeaway: More than 30 interviews per role informed focused shortlists.
The placement
Four experienced professionals appointed
Pasquale Carotenuto joined as Senior Project Manager, bringing more than ten years’ experience and work on over 100 MW of solar PV projects.
Camilla Massacesi joined as Project Manager with solar PV product and engineering experience. Olivier Lamquet joined as Grid Connection Manager with 12 years’ experience and knowledge of relevant Italian electrical standards.
Lorenzo Dalpane joined as Contract Manager with more than 16 years in oil and gas, including contracts, claims and procurement.
The takeaway: Project delivery, grid and commercial expertise strengthened the team.
The result
Capacity for a growing European project portfolio
The four Italian hires added capability across project management, grid connections and contracts. Their backgrounds matched the different demands of utility-scale solar development and delivery.
The wider relationship supported more than 12 roles across three European markets over two years.
The takeaway: A continuing partnership supporting European solar growth.
Why it matters
Matching experience to each technical requirement
The search used detailed market mapping and substantial assessment to distinguish between candidates in a competitive field.
Consistent contact and practical support through interviews and offers helped align candidates’ experience with the requirements of each role.
The takeaway: Thorough assessment supported a specialist technical shortlist.
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