General Manager Appointment
Key Features
- Board-led process
- Internal and external candidates
- Legally robust and defensible
An incoming board sought to reset leadership after a period of poor performance and internal dysfunction. Cultivate was appointed to lead a search for a high-performing General Manager to restore trust and reposition Auckland as the country’s leading sports region.
The internal 2IC was assessed alongside external candidates using a measurable Success Profile created with the board. They were interviewed alongside the top three external contenders using a structured and board-approved guide and not progress to the final stage.
When a Personal Grievance was later filed, Cultivate provided thorough documentation demonstrating a fair, consistent, and criteria-led process. The claim was not upheld. The appointed candidate has since made significant strides in rebuilding trust and transparency across the organisation.
