From Chief Transformation Officer appointments to specialist operational improvement, integration and change hires, we secure the transformation talent investor-backed businesses depend on. We cover both permanent and interim mandates across European portfolios, working directly with investors and portfolio leadership teams, mandate by mandate
We deliver across the full transformation agenda, from the leadership that owns the change programme to the specialists who drive operational improvement, integration and delivery.
Chief Transformation Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Transformation Director
Operating Partner
Programme Director
Operations Director
Director of Operational Excellence
Head of Performance Improvement
Procurement Director
Supply Chain Director
Integration Director
Head of Post-Merger Integration
Change Director
PMO Director
HR Director
Every mandate begins with a clear definition of the role and transformation context. We work closely with investors and portfolio leadership teams to understand the objectives of the change programme, the stage of the portfolio company and the outcomes the role is expected to deliver.
This often includes operational improvement initiatives, integration programmes, restructuring activity or broader value creation plans..
We identify the full landscape of relevant transformation talent across the market. This combines long standing relationships within our network with structured research supported by modern talent intelligence tools, allowing us to identify operators who have delivered change programmes and performance improvement initiatives in comparable environments.
Candidates are assessed against the defined brief to ensure close alignment with the mandate. Evaluation considers experience delivering operational change, programme leadership capability and the ability to execute complex initiatives within fast moving investor backed businesses.
Particular attention is given to individuals who have successfully delivered measurable improvement in performance, cost structure or organisational effectiveness.
We present a focused shortlist with clear rationale for each candidate. Profiles outline relevant experience, strengths and alignment with the brief, allowing investors and portfolio leadership teams to assess fit quickly while we coordinate interviews and manage communication throughout the process.
We support the final stages of the process through offer negotiation, acceptance and onboarding. This includes advising on compensation structure, managing discussions with candidates and maintaining close communication with both parties to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
For portfolio companies competing for highly sought after engineers, product leaders and data specialists, employer positioning and leadership narrative can play a significant role in attracting the right candidates.
Reign also supports portfolio companies with employer branding to strengthen how leadership opportunities are presented to the market.
Head of Value Creation
European Private Equity Firm
