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Roles & disciplines

General Director

An experienced General Director connects business strategy, people and execution and takes responsibility for the whole business.

When your business needs this professional

A General Director is needed when an owner transfers responsibility, the company enters a new phase or daily leadership lacks coherence. The role connects commercial direction, financial choices, people and execution. Smaller businesses require proximity to customers and employees alongside independent decisions.

Responsibility and business needs

The General Director owns direction, people and overall results, translating priorities into action across commercial, operational and financial interests.

The role within your business

Family ownership, a group company or multiple branches create different demands. We clarify what the owner retains, actual authority, team quality and financial starting conditions. Comparable revenue alone is insufficient; culture, market and the practical responsibility must also match.

Experience and proven results

We assess broad accountability, organisational development and fit with your business stage and culture. Succession requires alignment with owners and teams.

Our targeted approach

We approach executives and business unit leaders with demonstrably comparable experience, focusing on your business and the change you need.

We assess decisions on customers, people, investment and operations, separating personal achievements from inherited performance. Research covers similar technical, industrial and trade businesses. Candidates must explain everyday leadership and how trust is built with owners, managers and employees, beyond an impressive CV.

Frequently asked questions

How do you assess experience?

We look at substantial relevant experience, proven results, expertise and independent responsibility. Ten to fifteen years of relevant experience often provides a strong foundation. The experience that fits depends on the role and your business.

How do we agree the terms?

We discuss budget, feasibility and fees personally and document them in a tailored proposal.

Discuss your search

Discuss your search personally with us. We agree the approach, feasibility, budget and fee in a tailored proposal.