Case Study
Wine · Global
Since its formation in 2012, Accolade Wines has established itself as a global wine company responsible for bringing a huge range of wines to customers in over 80 countries. It is now the leading wine company, by volume, in both the UK and Australia. Brands include Hardys, Kumala, Banrock Station and Echo Falls.
With emerging markets increasingly a priority, the Board commissioned a strategic review resulting in a requirement for a new mainland European office.
Key Projects
Cesium Group was invited to partner with Accolade's European Leadership Team to identify the most appropriate location for the new European office. Factoring in macroeconomics, infrastructure, labour law, talent availability and salary benchmarking, the process concluded with a recommendation: Warsaw, Poland. With the Board validating the recommendation, Cesium Group resourced the entire team.
Warsaw HQ build-out
- Marketing leadership
- Finance leadership
- Brand roles
- Logistics roles
I worked with Paul over a number of months in establishing an Eastern European commercial office for our business. I found his commitment and market insight invaluable. Due to his vast network within the FMCG sector, both in the UK and Europe, we were able to recruit a number of very high calibre candidates whom we would not have been able to recruit. I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul.
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