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Global VP Operations & Process Technology – Fermentation
THE CHALLENGE
Following a structural change and a strategic decision to place greater focus on fermentation ingredients, one of our key clients needed to appoint a Global VP of Operations & Process Technology to lead this newly created division.
The role required a rare combination of expertise:
-Deep technical and operational knowledge of fermentation
-The ability to lead and scale global operations and process technology teams
-Ideally, commercial experience to support the Division GM in driving growth and customer engagement
This search demanded not only industry expertise but also a leader capable of elevating the company’s fermentation capabilities and positioning it as a trusted partner to its global customer base.
THE SOLUTION
Miramar conducted an extensive market mapping exercise, systematically identifying all technical and operations leaders in the competitive fermentation landscape. The process provided the client with clear, data-driven insights into the available talent pool.
Crucially, it revealed that while combining commercial leadership experience with deep technical and operational expertise in fermentation was unrealistic, the market did contain world-class operational and technical leaders who could accelerate capability and deliver long-term impact.
THE RESULT
The search concluded with the successful appointment of a world-class fermentation operations leader, bringing unmatched expertise in process technology and operational leadership.
While the ideal “hybrid” profile proved unattainable, the appointed leader brought precisely the technical depth and operational excellence required to establish credibility in the market and strengthen internal capability.
The impact
Since joining, the new Global VP has been instrumental in accelerating fermentation capability, upskilling the team, and driving operational improvements.
This leadership appointment has enabled the company to deliver faster on its fermentation strategy, enhance its reputation with customers, and position itself as a competitive force in the market.
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