Problem

Berkmann Wine Cellars required an industry-aligned CIO to lead a critical e-commerce transformation. The remit spanned the full digital value chain, from customer-facing platforms through to warehouse management and supply chain systems. The challenge was intensified by a limited UK talent pool of sector-aligned leaders with experience of comparable end-to-end transformations.

Solution

JP Search undertook a focused executive search, targeting CIOs with proven expertise in complex e-commerce and supply chain environments, alongside a strong understanding of the wine and spirits sector. Equal weight was placed on technical capability and character fit, ensuring the appointed leader could build credibility, lead change, and align the organisation behind a shared digital vision.

Outcome

The search was delivered within a compressed timeframe, resulting in the successful appointment of a highly aligned CIO within one month, providing the business with the leadership required to execute its transformation agenda with confidence.

“This was a highly nuanced brief where sector experience, technical depth, and leadership style all carried equal weight. With a limited and competitive market, our approach was both targeted and rigorous, enabling us to secure a CIO who could lead complex transformation while fitting seamlessly into the culture of the business.”

JP Search Leadership Team