Erik Everling
Business Manager
Representing the firm since 2020
Services
Recruitment, executive search
Functions
Mid to senior-level recruitment
Industries
Manufacturing, supply chain, logistics
About me
Erik has worked in recruitment in the Middle East since 2014. He has brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his position at Cooper Fitch since joining in January 2020. As a Business Manager Erik is responsible for managing the Manufacturing andSupply Chain division and is tasked with delivering on senior managerial and C-level mandates for his clientele across the GCC region.
His area of expertise covers business development, account management, recruitment and executive search as well as RPO delivery within his markets. In addition, he advises his clients on international searches and market conditions, working with MNCs, regional conglomerates and start-up organisations. Erik operates across the GCC region with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia.
Qualifications
- BSc Applied Psychology
Contact specialist8+ hires- Industrial Manufacturing, KSA
Erik supported the launch of a key industrial project in Saudi Arabia by recruiting international talent for specific Manufacturing and Procurement roles.
International Search- Confidential Pharmaceutical organisation, KSA
Erik led an extensive international search for a Chief of Manufacturing, capable of setting up large modern production facilities in the region and build and lead a technical team. Services provided include; search strategy, market map, headhunting, candidate assessment and analysis.
Head of Performance- Food Manufacturing, UAE
Erik led a search for a Head of Performance Improvement responsible for developing and implementing continuous improvement projects throughout the region for all manufacturing sites. Services provided include; search strategy, market map, headhunting, candidate assessment and analysis.
Global Expansion Project- Logistics & Shipping, KSA
Led a search for a C-level Logistics expert with overall capabilities to manage a large business unit and support the client with their global expansion. An extensive market map was presented including locally and internationally based candidates.
Areas of Expertise
- Board member recruitment
- C-suite recruitment
- Executive search
- Manufacturing recruitment
- Supply chain recruitment
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