West Monroe, a US-headquartered consulting firm with 2,500 professionals, expanding into the UK for the first time.

The Challenge

To support its UK launch, West Monroe required two critical senior hires:

• Data Director

• Senior Manager, ERP

These were foundational leadership positions responsible for delivery excellence, client engagement, and establishing market credibility in a new geography.

Key challenges included:

• No existing UK presence or local candidate network

• Need for individuals with deep UK market expertise and senior stakeholder gravitas

• Comprehensive market mapping across Data and ERP leadership talent

• Requirement for autonomous leaders able to help shape a new regional business

Space Executive’s Solution

Space Executive delivered two coordinated retained searches, combining market intelligence, strategic positioning, and senior-level engagement.

We:

• Conducted extensive UK market mapping across consulting, enterprise technology, and digital transformation leadership

• Positioned West Monroe as an attractive new entrant to entice passive, high-calibre talent

• Delivered structured, capability-aligned shortlists focused on leadership style, technical strength, and long-term growth potential

• Maintained close collaboration with senior stakeholders to ensure momentum, alignment, and transparency throughout the process

Results

• Successful placement of a Data Director and Senior Manager, ERP

• Established the firm’s first UK leadership layer and delivery capability

• Enabled West Monroe to gain immediate market credibility in a new region

• Created a strong platform for sustained UK growth and future team build-out