Eikon-X Case Studies
From Six Months of Executive Hiring Stagnation to a Game-Changing Hire in Just Five Days
Client Snapshot
PE-backed oil & gas services firm facing digital modernization and leadership gaps. Already a consulting client, they turned to us for help filling a VP of Technology role that had sat open for 6+ months.
Challenges
The CEO described the role as one of the hardest they’d ever filled— requiring deep oil & gas knowledge, tech transformation expertise, and leadership credibility. After six months of no traction, internal pressure and investor frustration were rising.
Our Response
We activated our passive network, refined the search profile, and repositioned the opportunity for impact-oriented executives.
- Targeted outreach to high-trust, passive candidates
- Screened beyond technical fit—focused on value and culture
- Presented 3 aligned candidates in under a week
Our Solution
We reframed the search, shifted the outreach strategy, and built a shortlist from deep within our passive network of senior leaders.
What worked:
- Targeted outreach based on credibility and discretion
- Candidate screening beyond technical fit—prioritizing cultural alignment and readiness
- Repositioning the opportunity to highlight meaningful impact
Our Result
Within five business days, the company was presented with three highly qualified, fully vetted candidates—each aligned with the role’s unique technical demands and the company’s fast-paced, growthdriven culture. One stood out immediately, moved quickly through final interviews, and accepted the offer shortly after. But this was more than just a successful placement. They gained a technology leader who’s already making an impact— streamlining systems, aligning cross-functional teams, and contributing to strategic decisions that support the company’s PEbacked growth trajectory. What had been a six-month hiring stall was resolved in under a week— restoring momentum and leadership confidence across the business.