Strategic Hiring Success: Supporting Pest Control Partnership’s Rapid Expansion
The Challenge
Pest Control Partnership, a private equity-backed firm, has been experiencing rapid growth since its incorporation less than two years ago. The firm needed to build a strong post-merger integration team to manage operational and financial consolidation. As part of its expansion into Europe, the company required a Global Head of Post-Merger Integration and a French-speaking M&A Manager to oversee critical integration processes.
However, finding the right candidates posed several challenges:
First external hire for the business – Prior to this, the company only had a CFO, making this a crucial and highly strategic hire.
Limited success through previous hiring methods – The firm initially relied on its internal network and another recruitment agency, but neither approach yielded the right talent.
Niche and highly specialised roles – The ideal candidate profile did not exist in a conventional sense, requiring professionals with transferable skills rather than direct industry experience.
Complex stakeholder alignment – With the company expanding rapidly and multiple leadership members involved, ensuring alignment on hiring criteria was essential.
The Solution
Understanding the urgency and complexity of the hiring needs, Cedar took a targeted and strategic approach to secure the right talent:
Expert market mapping – Leveraged an extensive network and deep industry research to identify professionals with relevant post-merger integration expertise.
Speed and efficiency in shortlisting – Within three days, Cedar delivered a shortlist of five highly qualified candidates.
Rigorous screening process – Conducted a four-stage interview process, with the final two stages hosted in Cedar’s offices to streamline decision-making.
Adaptability to niche role requirements – Focused on transferable skillsets, ensuring candidates could seamlessly integrate into the fast-moving business environment.
The Results
Cedar’s proactive and strategic hiring approach led to outstanding outcomes:
Successfully placed the Global Head of Post-Merger Integration and a French-speaking M&A Manager, filling two critical positions.
Shortlisted five top-tier candidates within just three days, significantly accelerating the hiring process.
Conducted a structured four-stage interview process, ensuring stakeholder confidence and alignment.
Currently supporting additional hiring needs, including Finance Integration Specialist and Accountant roles, as the company continues to scale.
By delivering a bespoke recruitment strategy, Cedar enabled Pest Control Partnership to strengthen its leadership team, drive its expansion into Europe, and continue its aggressive growth trajectory with confidence.
