Assignment: Second generation Midwest chemical company partners with international giant. Growth becomes exponential and company is out of control. HH&A is selected to recruit a chemical CEO with an international marketing background who is operations driven.

Solution: Candidate selected from the industry. Industry leader with engineering, operations, business and product development track record.

Results: In less than two years a dozen new products are brought to market, seasoned managers are in place to regain daily control of plants, logistics and distribution, major acquisition doubles the company size, international parent buys-out original family.