Client Challenge
A private equity-backed portfolio company was searching for a new CEO. With three finalists on the table, opinions were split—the management team had one clear favorite, while the private equity firm leaned toward another candidate. They needed objective data to make the right decision.
Mukala Approach
Mukala leveraged data from behavioral interviews and the Hogan Personality Assessments to analyze each candidate’s strengths, risks, and fit for the role.
We highlighted key areas to probe during follow-up conversations and reference checks.
We recommended one candidate and provided onboarding strategies to help them make an immediate impact.
Outcomes
Data-Driven Hiring Process: Our insights validated the final hiring decision, bringing critical data to light and improving the selection process.
Accelerated Onboarding and Integration: The recommended candidate was hired as CEO and benefitted from the robust onboarding plan that came out of our process.
“This process was super insightful and comprehensive. The Mukala team revealed critical risk factors and effectively evaluated the candidates in a way that helped us find the best partner and avoid catastrophic culture clashes.” - Private Equity Managing Director
