Case Study: LSG Sky Chefs achieves the right VP of Procurement hire with Pearson Partners International

LSG Sky Chefs - Customer Case Study

LSG Sky Chefs, the Lufthansa-owned in-flight services and airline catering company, needed to fill a newly created full-time vice president of procurement role after previously consolidating the function. The challenge was finding a leader with 10 to 15 years of food industry procurement experience who could thrive in a volatile airline environment, bring strong leadership, and still fit the company’s collaborative culture. LSG Sky Chefs turned to Pearson Partners International for executive search support.

Pearson Partners International conducted a thorough needs and culture assessment, pre-screened more than 175 candidates, and refined the search as priorities shifted, including adjusting the salary range to target a more senior profile. The firm ultimately presented four highly qualified finalists, and LSG Sky Chefs hired the first candidate interviewed. The result was a strong cultural and functional fit: a collaborative VP of procurement who can lead at all levels, improve systems and cost controls, and mentor the team.

LSG Sky Chefs

Chris Burt

Senior Vice President of Human Resources