Preparing for digital acceleration

In this first series of articles Simon Quinn, Director of Search at Moon Executive Search, writes about the changes we are seeing in the world of Executive search. What we are currently seeing is the ever-increasing need for digital specialists as we move onto a post Covid-19 world. 

One of the overarching themes to emerge from the crisis has been the obvious need for digital acceleration. Put simply, in the future every business, to some degree or another, will be a digital business and their success will largely depend on their digital capabilities.

The ‘new norm’ will be one where businesses seek to gain competitive advantage by embracing agile thinking, digital innovation, and new technological advances. Interestingly, people will play a huge part in driving this digital agenda.

At Moon Executive Search, we work with many digital transformation specialists who can advise your business on areas such as eCommerce, Digital Marketing and Transformation as well as looking at specific projects around Product Development and the Customer journey.

Here we have highlighted three profiles of current contacts, they demonstrate the calibre of individuals we are currently representing:

·       An Innovation & Strategy Digital Director, with experience in luxury FMCG sectors including health & beauty, jewellery and food, across a variety of multichannel businesses in the UK and internationally.  Brings extensive ECommerce and Customer Journey knowledge. 

·       A Product Marketing expert with over 20 years’ experience bringing new technology to market and gaining rapid commercial traction through global product launches. 

·       Global Sales and Marketing Director, with multi-sector transformation experience across B2B and B2C. An innovative strategist with a proven managerial record transforming operations and developing effective teams.

Whether the technology is niche or more wide-ranging and transferable, the Covid-19 pandemic has taught all of us that we should prepare for the unexpected and prepare our businesses effectively, from the boardroom to the shop floor, ready for a widespread adoption of digital technology. The pace of digital adoption is quickening and standing still is simply no longer an option.

Clearly, Covid-19 has increased the adoption of working from home (WFH) and here at Moon, we expect to see many of our Clients continue to make use of these practices in the medium and long term.

So, whether it is adopting the technology in the first place, shifting your agenda to rely more on digital solutions or powering your business to compete in the future with a changing landscape, the race for the best digital skills will be intense. Businesses will seek the very best talent to drive their innovation and build their competitiveness and this is where Moon can help.

For twenty years we have worked with a wide range of businesses adopting technology through manufacturing advancement, creation of software, product innovation and service led industries. More than ever, we understand that every business is a effectively a digital business and so we can introduce leaders with the knowledge, experience and skills to help you accelerate your business success through increased technology adoption.

The question for business now is, ‘Are you ready and prepared for this digital acceleration?’ 

To find out more about how we work with clients in their search for ideal candidates for their board check our Build your Board Profiles here. And If you would like more information about our expertise and knowledge of executive search then please contact us.