Case Study: GSI improves executive hiring and EBITDA with Topgrading

GSI - Customer Case Study

GSI, a leading manufacturer of agricultural systems for grain storage and handling, was under pressure after Centerbridge Partners bought the company and hired a new CEO to quickly improve performance. Topgrading was brought in to help address the need for stronger executive hiring and leadership alignment, as the original top team was seen as lacking A Players.

Topgrading helped GSI require managers to use its interview and reference-check methods, license its software, train key leaders, and use Topgrading Professionals to assess senior candidates. The result was that 90% of executive hires were A Players, EBITDA rose from $71 million to $122 million, and the company was ultimately sold.

GSI

Scott Clawson

President & Chief Executive Officer