Process industries, such as chemicals, oil, glass, pulp & paper, gas, steel and metal, and their associated convertors contribute more than €3 trillion annually to the world economy. The sector’s international character makes it intrinsically sensitive to the effects of globalization. A weakening market, changing legislation, widespread consolidation, health and environmental restrictions, low cost competition and the scarcity of natural resources are just some of the challenges that Process and Converting Industries face today.

A growing recession and the threat of deflation are key issues across Process and Converting Industries, with everyone from raw material suppliers to end-users suffering margin pressures and searching for ways to become more profitable and more innovative. Technological innovation is capital-intensive in the short-term, but necessary for long-term viability.

All the while, customers demand ever-greater levels of service and more competitive pricing. The pursuit for more competitive pricing has further contributed to the globalization of the sector. For example, the 170 leading US companies within the sector operate with more than 2,800 facilities outside the country and 1,700 foreign subsidiaries or affiliates. As a result, executives must fully engage in understanding and managing the impact of their company’s global aspirations on society and on its employees working in remote locations.

Borderless Executive Search is committed to assisting this sector in its pursuit to attract highly skilled, senior-level talent capable of driving innovation and business excellence. Borderless Executive Search consultants are proven specialists in Process and Converting Industries, able to engage clients and candidates in knowledgeable conversation from the first contact. Borderless Executive Search finds talented senior executives worldwide, mirroring the borderless needs of our transnational clients. Discover how we may be able to help you.