Challenge: Regional executive hiring + TA capability uplift
Blackmores needed a more flexible and commercially aligned approach to senior hiring across multiple regions. In parallel, the organisation sought to strengthen internal Talent Acquisition capability—reducing reliance on traditional executive search firms while maintaining quality, rigour and discretion.
Solution
Engaged in 2019 by Blackmores’ Global People & Culture Development Director, Hemisphere partnered closely with the internal TA team to provide scalable support, including:
- Market mapping and talent intelligence
- Talent pipelining for critical and recurring roles
- Search-to-shortlist delivery
- Confidential end-to-end executive search for sensitive appointments
Geographic reach
Australia & New Zealand | South East Asia | Mainland China
Functions supported
People & Culture | Sales & Marketing | Communications | Country Managers | Finance | Product | Operations | Quality | Compliance
Long-term partnership
Hemisphere continues to operate as a trusted extension of Blackmores’ TA function—providing insight-led hiring support across regions and disciplines.
Client
Blackmores Group
Brief description
In parallel, the organisation sought to strengthen internal Talent Acquisition capability – reducing reliance on traditional executive search firms while maintaining quality, rigour and discretion.
Outcome
Over six years, Hemisphere supported 50+ successful placements, delivering average 60–70% cost savings per role versus traditional executive search models—while maintaining candidate quality, confidentiality and process discipline. The long-term partnership also enabled faster execution and reduced hiring risk through deep alignment with Blackmores’ culture and operating model.
