Operations Consulting Managing Partner Search
Accelerating US growth through strategic Partner acquisition
Our client is a globally recognised operations consulting firm with a strong international footprint and proven track record. Backed by new private equity investment, it engaged InX to accelerate the expansion of its US presence.
With two established offices in North America, the objective was to hire experienced Partners capable of leading and scaling multiple verticals across the firm's global service offerings with a US focus, whilst laying the foundation for high-performing teams in new locations.
The challenge: Securing entrepreneurial Partners to drive market expansion
This growth initiative was strategically critical, forming a key pillar of the firm's broader North America expansion. The brief required Partners who combined strong books of business with the entrepreneurial mindset needed to build new practices from the ground up.
Cultural alignment was crucial — candidates needed to embrace the firm's collaborative ethos whilst bringing the commercial drive and client relationships to generate revenue from day one.
The InX solution: Network-driven search with cultural precision
InX leveraged its established network and real-time market intelligence to identify entrepreneurial Partners with the commercial track record and cultural fit required. Rather than conducting a broad market sweep, InX drew on trusted relationships and deep sector knowledge to target high-impact candidates with proven books of business.
InX managed the full interview process, maintaining close engagement with candidate motivations throughout. Understanding what drove each candidate enabled InX to position the opportunity effectively and guide the client through the nuances of US hiring dynamics, including offer structuring and negotiation approaches suited to the American market.
The result: Strategic placements that catalysed broader growth
InX successfully placed the Head of Consumer & Retail at Partner level, bringing immediate sector leadership and established client relationships. Additionally, InX facilitated a team lift of two Managing Partners, which became the foundation for a new practice area within the firm. This team acquisition not only accelerated growth but also validated the firm's expansion strategy, demonstrating its ability to attract and integrate senior talent at scale.
"In the world of talent acquisition, a recruiter's network is the powerhouse behind hiring top-tier talent. By knowing the key players and fostering trusted, personal connections, InX has a proven ability to swiftly secure candidates who are the perfect fit for client needs. It's this blend of insight and relationship-building that transforms hiring speed and success into a true competitive advantage."
— Diya Badigar, Partner, Head of Operations Consulting, North America Lead
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