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Head of Growth for an International Digital Company — revenue doubled with the right executive leader.

How the depth of our executive network helped us close a complex Head of Growth search — and find a leader who doubled revenue within six months.

client

A global holding in the digital entertainment space, operating multiple international ventures, including fast-growing startups in online communications and social platforms.

Business Objective

The holding company had acquired a social tech startup but encountered a significant disconnect between the startup team's vision and the strategic direction of the parent company. To bridge this gap and drive sustainable growth, they needed a high-caliber Head of Growth — someone with strong expertise in product, marketing, and sales, combined with an understanding of international markets.

Challenges
  • Identifying candidates with a proven track record in digital entertainment and growth strategy

  • Localizing the search to the U.S. due to time zone alignment and business operations

  • Ensuring a fast hiring process for a mission-critical leadership role
Our Solution
Initially, we were engaged in a CPO search for another entertainment company and had been in close contact with several high-performing executives in the sector. During that process, we connected with a senior candidate who not only had relevant industry experience but was also looking to pivot into a more growth-focused leadership role.

Recognizing his potential, we stayed in touch — and when the Head of Growth role opened up in the holding company, we quickly re-engaged and positioned him for the opportunity. Thanks to our strong industry network and ongoing relationships with top-tier talent, we were able to present the right candidate at the right time.

result

The candidate successfully passed all interview stages, including in-depth discussions around compensation and KPIs. As of January, he has fully onboarded and is now leading growth initiatives and aligning the startup’s roadmap with the strategic priorities of the holding company.


After taking on the role, the new Head of Growth has demonstrated outstanding results.
By the end of Q2 2025, he had already achieved the company’s entire 2024 revenue, reaching that milestone twice as fast as before.

According to company forecasts, by the end of 2025 the business is expected to show a 4x increase compared to the previous year.

These results highlight not only the candidate’s effectiveness but also the precision of the search itself. A deep understanding of the client’s business challenge allowed us to identify and recommend a leader with exceptional growth potential, strategic vision, and the ability to align teams and drive measurable results — qualities that became the key factors behind this success.
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