Competition Commission

Chief Executive

Hays Executive were retained to recruit a new Chief Executive for the Competition Commission; a high profile non-departmental body funded by the Department of Trade and Industry.

In order to attract candidates with the right skill base and background we launched a targeted and highly effective executive search strategy. A high profile appropriately marketed advertising strategy was launched to ensure the widest pool of talented candidates were attracted. A selection of different media outlets were chosen to maximise the appropriate response. Diversity-friendly websites along with advertisements in national publications were chosen and candidates could apply by post or via an online form if preferred. A carefully targeted executive search exercise was launched, designed to capture the interest of someone of the right background and stature for the Commission.