About
H.I.G are a leading global Private Equity firm with $69bn in assets under management and 19 global offices.
The challenge
H.I.G. approached us with a nuanced challenge: to find a Cyber Operating Executive who could work across their European portfolio—particularly in Italy and the UK—strengthening cybersecurity across 30+ companies while also helping shape broader IT and digital strategy. The right person would need deep technical expertise, fluency in Italian, and the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
The solution
We conducted a focused, pan-European search for candidates with strong cyber security leaders, with global enterprise management & a background in private equity backed environments. Our key focus was leaders who were equally comfortable advising senior leadership and working directly with technical teams with technology, able to build credibility quickly and make immediate impact.
Our response
La Fosse Executive placed a cyber security leader with a blend of skills across all the domains needed; Italian speaking, strong leadership & technical skills, with a background in private equity. With the added bonus of the candidate possessing dual end user & consulting experience.