From EHS Leader to EHS Director EMEA | Global Packaging Manufacturer
Senior EHS leadership · Ireland to EMEA · Four years on: EHS Director EMEA
Key takeaway: An ambitious EHS leader joined a global packaging manufacturer through HERO ONE. Four years on, he leads EHS across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The candidate
An experienced EHS leader with a strong record in safety, health and environmental performance, and clear ambitions for his next step.
The challenge
He knew what he wanted, and his expectations were high. He wasn’t looking for a bigger title alone. He wanted an organisation that would offer real professional growth and genuinely value its people. Roles that combine both are rare, and he needed a partner who could see past his CV to the leader he could become.
Our approach
We took time to understand his experience, his ambitions and the culture he would thrive in. We were honest with him about the market and kept his search focused on the right organisations, not the first available role. When the right opportunity came up with a global packaging manufacturer, we made the case for him with conviction, presenting not just what he had done but what he could bring.
The outcome
He joined the business and grew with it. Four years on, he is EHS Director EMEA, leading EHS across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
If you’re a leader considering your next move
Your next move should be a step towards the career you want, not just the next title. We’ll tell you honestly what the market looks like, and we’ll hold out for the right fit with you.
If you’re hiring a senior leader
The right appointment keeps paying back. Hiring for potential as well as track record gave this business a leader who now runs a region.
“HERO didn’t just match my CV to a job description. They understood what I could bring and made the case for me with real conviction. That move was the start of everything, and four years on, I’m leading EHS across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.”
—EHS Director EMEA, Global Packaging Manufacturer