Supporting satellite expansion with dual AIT hires in Switzerland

The Challenge

An early stage satellite engineering business in France urgently needed senior leadership to bring structure and direction to its growing technical operation. After several unsuccessful attempts with other recruitment firms, trust in recruiters was low. The client was also wary of working with multiple individuals from the same company due to past experiences. There was a need for a leader who could bridge technical expertise with cultural fit. The role had remained open for over six months before being referred to us by a satisfied client, reinforcing our industry reputation.

Our Solution

We took a highly consultative, partner led approach with care, clarity and consistency from the outset. We worked closely with the hiring manager and CEO to ensure every step matched expectations and rebuilt trust. We defined a clear brief and mapped the market for culturally aligned profiles, used our network and bespoke content to attract high calibre candidates, and kept weekly updates and guided interview preparation with a team based delivery model to ensure continuity.

The Outcome

A high performing Program Director was placed with strong experience in technical team leadership and the ability to create delivery structures from scratch. Most importantly, they aligned culturally with the founding team. The individual brought professionalism, clarity and momentum to the technical function and unlocked the next phase of growth.