A Confidential Commercial Director Placement

Client

An international organization in the catering and hospitality services sector was preparing for a new phase of growth. To accelerate, they required a Commercial Director with scale-up experience, financial insight, and strong strategic leadership. The search was complicated: the market was small, the expectations high, and the process needed to remain completely under the radar.

Approach

CourtesyMasters approached the challenge with a tailored and discreet strategy. We identified one highly qualified candidate an accomplished leader who wasn’t actively on the market. Aware of the sensitivity, we approached her confidentially and introduced the opportunity under the pseudonym “Cinderella.”  

By using an anonymous profile, we created space for substance driven dialogue between both parties without risking visibility, reputation, or pressure. Trust was built through honest, off-the-record conversations about the role’s scope, the leadership dynamic, and the organization’s ambitions.

Result

The process remained fully confidential from first contact to contract. Only after all strategic and cultural elements were aligned did we disclose the candidate’s identity. By that time, the match was clear. She stepped in not only as a candidate, but as a strategic solution. The transition was smooth, and the client appreciated the discretion and depth of engagement.

Impact

- Sensitive executive search executed with zero market exposure

- Exclusive candidate placed with full confidentiality throughout

- Final agreement signed before identity disclosure

- Strengthened trust and partnership between client and CourtesyMasters