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Our Client
Garrett Motion is a global leader in automotive turbocharging and electric boosting technologies.
With operations across manufacturing, R&D, and corporate sites worldwide, Garrett is at the forefront of innovation in mobility and vehicle performance.
The Background
Garrett Motion sought a Global HSE Director to lead the transformation of its health, safety, and environmental strategy across a complex international footprint.
The role required global leadership, technical depth, ESG expertise, and board-level influence, with responsibility for managing a dispersed team across manufacturing, engineering, and corporate environments worldwide.
Our Approach
We applied our Executive Search methodology, combining deep sector knowledge with a research-led process. We...
Conducted briefings to understand strategic goals and cultural fit
Mapped the market across global manufacturing and industrial sectors
Assessed candidates via structured interviews and benchmarking
The Outcome
We successfully placed a multilingual HSE leader with global experience across energy, manufacturing, and engineering.
The appointment has driven innovation in risk modelling, enhanced ESG reporting and embedded AI-driven safety analytics across Garrett’s global operations.
Global Safety Innovation: Introduced AI and quantitative risk modelling to improve incident prevention.
ESG and Sustainability Leadership: Advanced sustainability metrics and reporting across global operations.
Cultural and Team Development: Built high-performing, diverse HSE teams across multiple continents.
Why Us?
At Irwin and Colton, we understand that executive hiring is about more than just qualifications; it’s about finding leaders who can shape culture, drive performance, and deliver long-term value.
Our Executive Search service is tailored, discreet, and built on deep industry insight and a robust, research-led approach. Whether you're hiring for a board-level role or a critical leadership position, we act as a trusted partner, bringing clarity, confidence, and expertise to every stage of the search.
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