Case Study:             Statoil Hydro
Project:                    To source additonal Strategy Professional for the team.
Engagement Date:   August 2009

The Client: Statoil ASA, trading as Statoil and formerly known as StatoilHydro, is a Norwegian energy company, formed by the 2007 merger of Statoil with the oil and gas division of Norsk Hydro. Statoil is the biggest offshore oil and gas company in the world and the largest company by revenue in the Nordic Region.

Process: Following an extensive brief from the client, Investigo were engaged to identify at least 2 strategy professionals for the competitor and industry analysis team. The 3 potential arenas the candidate could be working in (consulting, banking or corporate) presented something of a challenge in terms of advertising and head hunting these professionals. Investigo advised and partnered the client on a bespoke advertising campaign through www.executiveappointments.com and began an extensive headhunting campaign.

Conclusion: Six candidates were invited to interview from a comprehensive shortlist. Two of the candidates were successful in receiving offers and we are very pleased to confirm that Statoil have successfully recruited these two professionals.

Client Comment:  “Great work, we are pleased with getting our first choice candidates, and your efforts along the way. It has been a great experience and we are happy with the result”. (Head of Industry Analysis, Statoil)