Chief Operating Officer Recruitment – Nigel Wright Group
Specialist COO executive search firm
Nigel Wright Group is a leading specialist consumer industry executive recruitment firm operating across Europe and the USA. We help a broad range of businesses active in consumer-facing sectors identify and attract talent for key operational leadership roles. Clients benefit from our combined sector and discipline expertise, and access to strong domestic and international talent networks.
COO search services
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a critical position on any senior management team. Working closely with the different department heads, they take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of a company allowing the Chief Executive Officer to focus on long-term strategic areas. COOs offer companies exceptional leadership capabilities alongside a broad range of cross-functional skills.
To discuss your hiring needs and find out more about our COO recruitment capabilities, please contact us directly or use the chat function below to talk with a member of our recruitment team. COO candidates wishing to stay informed about the latest career opportunities are encouraged to send us a copy of their CVs in advance of a confidential conversation with one of our consultants.
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Our track record in COO executive recruitment
We work closely with domestic and international businesses of all sizes active in the home & personal care, fashion & lifestyle, homeware, food, drinks, DIY, consumer electronics, ecommerce & retail, and toys & children sectors, among others. Some of the companies that have used our executive search services to recruit leadership talent include the following well-known brands:
Clients praise our executive recruitment expertise:
“We couldn't be happier with the services provided when hiring a new COO/Operations Director for our factory in the UK. The search process was straightforward, and I was impressed by the consultant’s professionalism and attention to detail. They were extremely personable and worked closely with us to understand our requirements.” - Vice President & General Manager, ACCO Brands
“We’ve used Nigel Wright Group to help us fill several roles on our leadership team including a General Manager UK & Ireland, a VP Sales North America, and a Digital COO. It’s always a pleasure to work with their professional consultants and I would highly recommend them for sourcing top talent. We anticipate building a long-term relationship with Nigel Wright Group.” - CEO, BIBS
“Fritz Hansen has used Nigel Wright Group to hire key senior-level roles for our business in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and The USA including our Vice President Americas. Their consultants are experienced recruiters for the furniture industry, who always deliver qualified candidates and make hiring a very pleasant experience.” - COO, Fritz Hansen
“Nigel Wright Group helped us make our first senior appointment in the USA. Having understood our company culture, heritage and DNA, the consultants delivered qualified candidates with the right experience and cultural fit. Throughout the talent acquisition process, the team was flexible and service-minded, and made it an enjoyable and productive collaboration.” - CFO/COO, Maanesten
“Nigel Wright Group has helped Skechers attract talent for several senior-level opportunities including International Human Resources Director, Director of Sales, and Country Director/COO Brazil positions. Their consultants are excellent headhunters who did a great job in sourcing several high-calibre candidates for these business-critical vacancies.” - Human Resources Director, Skechers
“Nigel Wright Group is one of the best search firms that I have ever worked with. The consultant really invested the time to understand our culture, our business and our ways of working, as well as the type of person we were looking for in this appointment. They were positive, engaging and had a nice energy about them. A highly recommended service.” - Managing Director, Tweezerman UK
“Using an established European executive search firm like Nigel Wright Group gave our General Manager/COO EMEA opportunity credibility in the market. Their experienced consultants provided a customised, rigorous, and professional recruitment process. The diverse range of shortlisted candidates gave us peace of mind that no stone was left unturned.” - VP Global Sales, Wahoo Fitness
Searching for chief operating officer recruiters?
If you require the services of a specialist COO recruitment agency, please contact our marketing department via the email address below. A member of our team will respond on the same working day and direct your enquiry to the most appropriate search consultant.
Executive Search | COO Talent Acquisition
In addition to fulfilling individual chief operating officer recruitment mandates, we also assist clients with strategic talent mapping, succession planning, and employer branding projects. Contact our USA recruitment team at the details below.
United States Office
Telephone: (929) 564-5988
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: 353 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 400, New York, NY, US 10016