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AI Transformation for a Global Consumer Brand

Industry: Consumer Goods

Function: Chief AI Officer

The Challenge

A global consumer goods leader sought to embed AI across its operations to accelerate innovation and efficiency, requiring a Chief AI Officer with both technical depth and strategic influence.

Our Approach

We collaborated with the board to define the role and success profile. Our global research network mapped AI leadership talent across major technology and consumer markets, prioritising candidates with proven ability to lead enterprise-wide transformation.

The Outcome

We appointed a leader who united technical excellence with commercial acumen, enabling the client to fast-track AI-driven initiatives across multiple markets.

Client Quote

“Eligio’s understanding of the AI talent landscape was outstanding. Their shortlist reflected exceptional insight into what this transformation required.”

Chief Strategy Officer, Global Consumer Brand

Strategic Insight

AI leadership demands hybrid capability—combining innovation vision with operational scalability. Our research-driven approach ensured we identified talent capable of delivering both.

Scaling an AI-First SaaS Business

Industry: Technology

Function: VP of Engineering

The Challenge

A VC-backed B2B SaaS company required a VP of Engineering to scale its AI-driven platform and build an engineering culture to support global growth.

Our Approach

We executed a rapid, targeted search across North America and Europe, engaging with candidates from high-growth SaaS businesses who had scaled teams through rapid funding rounds.

The Outcome

The appointed leader implemented structures that accelerated platform development and created a robust engineering organisation, enabling the business to achieve aggressive growth milestones.

Client Quote

“Eligio combined speed with precision. Their insights into scaling AI capabilities were instrumental in finding the right leader.”

CEO, VC-Backed SaaS Company

Strategic Insight

Hyper-growth organisations need leaders who can balance innovation with scalable systems—qualities we prioritised in every conversation.

Data & AI Leadership for a Healthcare Innovator

Industry: Healthcare Analytics

Function: Chief Data & AI Officer

The Challenge

A healthcare analytics business needed a Chief Data & AI Officer to integrate machine learning into its product suite while navigating a regulated environment.

Our Approach

Eligio Global mapped leaders at the intersection of healthcare, AI, and compliance. We prioritised candidates with experience embedding data-driven solutions in complex, regulated markets.

The Outcome

The appointed leader accelerated the development of AI-based clinical tools, positioning the business as a trusted partner in digital health innovation.

Client Quote

“Eligio demonstrated deep understanding of both technical and regulatory complexity—critical to the success of this appointment.”

Founder & CEO, Healthcare Tech Firm

Strategic Insight

In regulated sectors, leadership must unite innovation with governance. Our methodology ensures both dimensions are assessed from the outset.

CEO Appointment for a Family-Owned Industrial Group

Industry: Industrials

Function: Chief Executive Officer

The Challenge

A family-owned manufacturing group faced succession planning challenges and required a CEO to modernise operations while preserving its values-driven culture.

Our Approach

We combined cultural assessments with leadership benchmarking to identify candidates experienced in transformation within legacy environments.

The Outcome

The chosen CEO introduced operational efficiencies and new technology platforms while sustaining the heritage and governance structure of the family business.

Client Quote

“Eligio’s ability to understand our culture and strategic priorities ensured a seamless leadership transition.”

Chairman, Family-Owned Industrial Group

Strategic Insight

Effective succession in family businesses requires balancing innovation with tradition—a dynamic central to our search process.

Board Chair for a Global Energy Company

Industry: Energy

Function: Non-Executive Chair

The Challenge

A renewable energy company expanding internationally needed a Chair to provide governance and global market experience.

Our Approach

We engaged with board-level leaders across energy and infrastructure sectors, prioritising experience in global growth strategies and ESG-focused governance.

The Outcome

The appointed Chair brought strategic oversight and a global network, enabling the client to strengthen its board capability ahead of expansion.

Client Quote

“Your structured approach and global perspective gave us confidence throughout a critical appointment.”

CEO, Renewable Energy Group

Strategic Insight

Boards navigating growth and ESG transformation require leaders with global perspective and stakeholder fluency—qualities embedded in our assessment framework.

CFO Appointment for a Private Equity Portfolio Company

Industry: Industrials

Function: Chief Financial Officer

The Challenge

A PE-backed industrial business needed a CFO to lead through a buy-and-build strategy and prepare for exit.

Our Approach

We focused on finance leaders with proven experience in private equity environments, targeting candidates who could manage complex integrations under accelerated timelines.

The Outcome

The appointed CFO delivered immediate value by restructuring finance operations and enabling multiple successful acquisitions.

Client Quote

“Eligio understood the demands of private equity and delivered a shortlist of candidates who were all outstanding.”

Operating Partner, Private Equity Firm

Strategic Insight

PE portfolio roles demand agility, precision, and resilience—qualities we evaluate rigorously through competency-based assessment.

COO for a Global Retail Brand

Industry: Retail

Function: Chief Operating Officer

The Challenge

A leading retail brand undergoing digital transformation needed a COO capable of integrating omnichannel operations across multiple markets.

Our Approach

We mapped global retail and e-commerce leaders with experience implementing technology-driven operational models, ensuring alignment with the brand’s strategic priorities.

The Outcome

The appointed COO strengthened supply chain resilience and accelerated the rollout of omnichannel platforms globally.

Client Quote

“Eligio combined sector expertise with creativity, ensuring we secured a leader who could deliver transformation at pace.”
Group CEO, Global Retail Brand

Strategic Insight

Retail transformation requires operational vision combined with digital fluency—an intersection we deliberately target in every search.

Chief People Officer for a Tech Unicorn

Industry: Technology

Function: Chief People Officer

The Challenge

A hyper-growth tech company required a CPO to embed leadership capability and culture during rapid international scaling.

Our Approach

Eligio engaged with people leaders who had scaled organisations through exponential growth, assessing their ability to design talent strategies that balance agility and structure.

The Outcome

The appointed leader introduced a global leadership framework and diversity strategy, enabling the organisation to maintain culture during rapid scale.

Client Quote

“You understood what hyper-growth really means. Your ability to assess cultural alignment was exceptional.”

CEO, Tech Unicorn

Strategic Insight

Scaling talent at speed without cultural erosion requires leaders who combine strategic foresight with operational execution.