Sectors

Consumer, Retail & Leisure

The digital evolution has created significant structural and technological changes that have transformed consumer behaviour. Leaders capable of steering businesses through this digital-first landscape must be highly data-driven, adaptive, innovative and analytical, with exceptional competency in navigating a multi-channel environment.

At HIEC, we harness our global network, covering Private Equity portfolio and corporate landscapes, to cross-fertilise outstanding talent that will empower organisations to master innovation and disruption, and deliver growth. Our intuitive grasp of different cultures, our solution-oriented approach, and the quality of our execution is central to our success, making us a trusted adviser and a long-term strategic partner to our clients.

Long-term Strategic Partnership

We work with international corporations to family-run businesses across every sub-sector of the consumer pool of industries, helping them to analyse optimal structures and identify business critical needs.

We work with clients across:

    • Apparel & Footwear
    • Luxury Brands
    • Department Stores and Variety
    • Specialty Retailers
    • Grocery
    • Watches & Jewellery
    • Health, Beauty & Wellness
    • Home & DIY
    • Sporting Goods
    • Consumer, Electronics, Mobile & Entertainment
    • Fast-moving Consumer Goods
    • Food Services
    • Consumer Services & Leisure
    • Hotels & Hospitality

Reference Projects

  • CEO, COO, CFO – PE-backed US-HQ’d food manufacturer
  • Chief Digital Officer – International sporting goods retailer
  • Chief Executive Officer – International luxury fashion brand
  • Chief Data & Analytics Officer – Listed Fortune 500 Hospitality Group
  • Chief Information Officer, APAC – Listed Fortune 500 Hospitality Group
  • Chief Human Resources Officer – Global FMCG Distributor
  • Chief Executive Officer – Premium PE-backed electronics brand
  • Chief Financial Officer; Chief Retail Officer – Luxury goods company
  • Chief Marketing Officer – Leading global online retail platform
  • Vice President, Fashion – Leading global online retail platform
  • Chief Executive Officer – Online beauty retailer
  • Group Omnichannel Director – European outdoor specialty retailer