About the Company
This private equity-backed utility services organization was growing rapidly through acquisitions, with operations across more than 100 locations and major investments in its enterprise systems. When its Chief Information Officer departed, the company needed a leader to bring structure to a dispersed operating environment.
Client Need
Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting was engaged to lead a Chief Information Officer search. The role would oversee technology, data, analytics and cybersecurity, strengthen the Oracle and Salesforce environment, and build playbooks for acquisition due diligence and integration. Above all, the company needed a leader who could prioritize carefully and bring stability, governance and predictability to its systems.
Our Approach
Understanding the client’s need to move quickly, Versique leveraged its deep relationships and extensive network within Minnesota’s technology community to execute a targeted search strategy. The team conducted a comprehensive market mapping exercise to identify organizations of similar size, complexity, and technology environments, then proactively engaged technology leaders whose experience aligned with the client’s needs.
This focused approach resulted in a strong panel of highly qualified candidates who progressed through a multi-stage interview process with the client’s executive leadership team and private equity partner.
The Result
The CEO was ultimately very impressed with the finalists that Versique presented. The organization hired an experienced CIO from that panel that had the exact systems, cybersecurity, and acquisition background necessary to bring them governance and a disciplined prioritization to its growing technology environment.
The client’s executive team was so impressed with the search’s result and process, it engaged with Versique to kickoff another search for a critical role within its executive team. They also continue to partner with Versique on additional needs to their IT team through both contractor and direct hire placements with our Information Technology Recruiting team.
