• Client

    KPIT

  • Industry

    Software & Engineering Services

  • Location

    Europe

  • Company Stage

    Publicly Listed

Overview

We partnered with KPIT, a global software and engineering services provider, to support their expansion into Europe. Over a 3.5 year partnership, we delivered 16 senior hires – including critical executive roles – that enabled KPIT to establish a strong presence in Germany and France, strengthen relationships with OEM customers, and grow their employer brand in a highly competitive market.

  • Total Placements

    16

  • Urgent/Business Critical Hires

    6

  • Executive Placements

    7

  • Total Partnership Length (Years)

    3.5

Partnership Overview

Supporting KPIT’s expansion into a new key region in Europe, with a focus on Germany and France.

Business Need

Being an Indian-owned business, in order to expand into the European region, they needed local talent with a strong understanding of the region and their key clients.

Our Approach

  • Dedicated Account Manager, supported by a search consultant.
  • Search strategy (global talent mapping, passive candidate targeting, several in-person meetings and hosting of networking events)
  • Industry-specific expertise leveraged
  • Shortlist in 10-15 days
  • Full process management and aftercare

Key Placements

  • Senior Solutions Director
  • VP Autosar
  • Practice Director ADAS
  • Director Strategic Partnerships
  • Business Development Director
  • Senior Account Director
  • Senior Sales Director
  • Principal Architect
  • Chief Architect

Impact

  • Supported KPIT with their first-ever hire in France, which became a key region for them, allowing them to strengthen relationships with key clients such as Stellantis.
  • Diversified hiring native talent within Germany, strengthening position with German OEM customers.
  • Supported growing KPIT’s employer brand in the European region by providing them with top talent in the industry from some of their major competitors.