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Group Chief Operating Officer
AniCura
In January 2021, Compass Executives were mandated by Mars Petcare to source an exceptional Group Chief Operating Officer for veterinary portfolio business, AniCura. Compass Executives were mandated the assignment off the back of the exceptional delivery within a further Mars Petcare portfolio companies.
Under strict mandate to source an established, senior operator within the Consumer Health markets, it was vital the successful candidate would be able to evidence international experience – with a particular focus on growth, transformation, and business integration. The successful candidate would be responsible for a highly acquisitive strategy, spanning more than 15 European countries initially, before targeting further international growth. The role would offer high potential career opportunities within Mars Group long-term.
Mars Group ran an accelerated process to ensure they were able to secure him – with much of the process conducted using video technology, before a relocation from the UK to Amsterdam to facilitate the appointment.
COMPANY PROFILE
Ownership
International Investors - Mars Petcare
Position
Group Chief Operating Officer
Sector Specialism
Veterinary
Year Founded
2011
Turnover
€700m+
CANDIDATE VIEW
Luke was absolutely brilliant along the journey. He acted as a real partner and was able to answer to all my questions in order to get comfortable with the decision of making the change. His expertise and knowledge of the sector really came out along the process. Most importantly, he was always available when I needed him to be, which is something I valued a lot. In summary, I couldn’t recommend him and Compass Executives enough!
MEET THE CONSULTANTS
Luke Osborne, BSc (Hons)
Luke is a Partner at Compass Executives, with a key focus on Director and C-Level hires across the Privately backed and Advisory Services health and social care communities. Having re-joined Compass Recruitment Solutions (CRS) in 2015, Luke has a wealth of specialist knowledge and a first-class track record of delivery.