Reckitt is a global leading FMCG business, specialising in Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition. Its portfolio features trusted names like Dettol, Lysol, Harpic, Finish, and Vanish (home & hygiene), alongside Durex, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, and Mucinex (healthcare), plus Enfamil, Nutramigen, Airborne, and Move Free in nutrition—serving diverse consumer needs in over 200 markets daily.
The Brief
Following an internal cross-functional move as part of the previous role holder's progression within the business, a Head of Category Development was required to join the business during a period of structural growth.
As part of their health business which was experiencing high growth, it was essential they hired an accomplished leader who could add significant value with key retail customers at a senior level, and lead and develop a high performing team to help drive tangible category growth across all channels.
We were tasked with leading a full market search to identify candidates coming from a large structured commercial & category function, with relevant category experience who, most importantly, were a strong culture fit. Previous examples of coaching and developing a team direct and indirect reports was high on the agenda, as was a breadth of broader commercial experience to ensure they also had a continued path for progression and development within the business.
The Process & Result
Working through the Allexo Process, we developed a roadmap for the search and approached candidates who matched the criteria we were looking for, as well as worked through referrals to identify the strongest performers within our target companies.
From a longlist of 13 qualified candidates, we introduced a shortlist of 4 who we felt best matched the brief from a technical and cultural perspective, a with the successful candidate joining the business Procter & Gamble, who has since progressed within the business into a senior commercial leadership role.
