With an impressive portfolio of venture capital investors including BMWi, Index Ventures, and LocalGlobe, JustPark is an award-winning digital platform that matches drivers with parking spaces through website and mobile applications. Wth an appetite for parabolic growth, JustPark is pioneering the aggregation of digital parking solutions with the electric vehicle marketplace, seeking to create a one-stop-shop for parking and charging needs.
The challenge
To recruit the company’s first business-critical hire; the Chief Financial Officer.
- Identification of a genuine talent who would spearhead the commercialisation of the finance function, as well as lead all capital markets activity.
The Solution
Cedar executed a retained search campaign using a three-step executive search strategy:
- Precision Market Mapping: Identified top CFO talent from high-growth sectors.
- Targeted Shortlisting: Delivered a curated shortlist within two weeks, assessing candidates for both technical skills and cultural fit.
- Streamlined Interviews: Coordinated a four-round process with tailored candidate preparation, ensuring alignment with JustPark’s leadership and investors.
Results
- This strategic and efficient approach resulted in the successful appointment of a CFO within one month. a timeline significantly shorter than the typical 3 to 6 months for similar executive searches.