A polished CV is no longer enough. For transformation, companies need execution-focused leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset and rapid decision-making.
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The shortlist looked impeccable: international experience, recognisable corporate brands and polished leadership credentials. For a firm navigating transformation and generational change, the search for a new chief executive initially appeared straightforward.
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After a closer assessment of the company, consultants at PERSONALITY Group (the largest executive search firm in Slovakia) concluded that what the client needed was not a highly corporate executive, but a leader with a stronger focus on execution and an entrepreneurial mindset – someone capable of making rapid decisions and stabilising teams during a period of uncertainty.
