A Swiss manufacturing business, backed by an Asian private equity firm, needed to sharpen its financial performance across Asia. With operations in China, Singapore and the Philippines, the client was looking for a CFO who could work seamlessly across borders and cultures.
McLean placed a senior interim CFO with over 18 years of experience in China and deep familiarity with manufacturing environments. Fluent in Chinese and well-versed in the region, the candidate relocated to Singapore and immediately set to work, focusing on margin improvement, regional reporting, and the rollout of SAP systems across Asia.
After a successful 12-month assignment, the interim was asked to stay on as a part-time advisor in Europe, supporting global decision-making and maintaining a link with the PE firm. We then placed a second interim CFO to continue the momentum on the ground.
This long-term, two-stage placement helped the client stabilise operations and maintain strategic clarity through a period of transformation.
