Sometimes the perfect candidate comes from an unexpected place. We proved that product leadership skills transcend industry boundaries, bringing fresh perspective to healthcare technology.
eConsult
Breaking Industry Boundaries
A venture capital-backed healthcare technology company revolutionising the e-triage space, eConsult sought to strengthen their leadership team following a significant funding round. Their search for a Chief Product Officer required thinking beyond traditional healthcare technology parameters to find a leader capable of driving rapid scale in a B2B SaaS environment.
The Challenge
eConsult needed to expand their leadership team with a Chief Product Officer who could drive their B2B SaaS product forward during a crucial growth phase. While they were open to looking beyond the healthcare sector, they needed assurance that candidates could transfer their skills to their specific context and maintain the delicate balance between rapid iteration and user needs.
The Solution
We leveraged our extensive experience in B2B SaaS recruitment to look beyond traditional healthcare technology talent pools. Our approach focused on identifying transferable product leadership skills, recognising that core product management challenges remain consistent across sectors - whether managing user expectations, driving iteration, or scaling operations.
The Results
Our innovative approach led to the successful placement of a CPO whose background in consumer finance and gaming brought fresh perspectives to eConsult's B2B healthcare platform. This appointment demonstrated that great product leadership transcends industry boundaries, proving that the right skills and experiences for scaling technology businesses can come from unexpected places. The placement has enabled eConsult to benefit from cross-sector insights and proven product scaling expertise.