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Global VP, Health Ingredients
THE CHALLENGE
Our client needed to appoint a new Global Vice President, Health Ingredients following the retirement of a long-serving executive who had spent their entire career within the organisation.
Beyond commercial leadership and deep product expertise, the outgoing leader held something harder to replace: an extensive, unwritten understanding of how the business truly operated. This included navigating a complex global structure, influencing across regions, and leveraging internal networks critical to decision-making and delivery.
The challenge was not simply finding a technically capable successor. It was identifying a leader who could combine strong commercial and market expertise with the credibility, relationship-building skills, and organisational awareness required to step confidently into a highly visible and influential global role, without losing momentum during the transition.
THE SOLUTION
Miramar designed a comprehensive search strategy, mapping the competitive landscape across the global health ingredients sector. The emphasis was placed not only on market and product knowledge, but also on candidates who had demonstrated success in:
-Navigating complex, matrixed organisations
-Building trusted relationships across global teams and stakeholders
-Leading with credibility and influence while driving commercial outcomes
By prioritising leadership style and relationship-building ability alongside technical expertise, the search ensured that our client would secure a leader capable of both maintaining continuity and driving future growth.
THE RESULT
The search concluded with the appointment of a proven global leader who brought the ideal balance of market expertise, product knowledge, and organisational leadership skills.
This individual combined commercial acumen with a strong ability to build relationships, inspire teams, and navigate the complexities of a global business environment, making them the right cultural and strategic successor.
The impact
The appointment enabled a seamless leadership transition following the retirement of a long-tenured executive. Our client retained momentum in its Health Ingredients business, while strengthening its leadership for future growth.
The new Global VP has already contributed to sustained commercial performance, effective stakeholder engagement, and organisational stability, ensuring that the company remains positioned as a leader in the evolving health ingredients market.
