Executive Search Partnership: Chief Technology Officer for McHale

Overview

CardiacBooster is a spin-off of the Radboud UMC and is located on the NovioTech Campus in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Cardiac Booster has been working on the development of a minimally invasive cardiac support device since 2018.


The product concept has been formulated by Dr. Daniël van Dort, a physician at Radboud University Medical Center. Based on his observations in the cardiac surgery department, Dr. van Dort has developed an innovative approach to left ventricular support.

Chief Technology Officer

Founded in the mid-1980s in the West of Ireland, McHale has grown from a family-run business into a global leader in the design and manufacture of grassland equipment. With a strong international presence and a reputation for innovation, McHale continues to invest in leadership talent to sustain its growth and maintain its world-class standards in agricultural machinery.

Challenge

As McHale looked to scale further and strengthen its technology and innovation function, the company required a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This was a pivotal executive hire to drive product innovation, oversee R&D, and align technology strategy with the company’s long-term global ambitions.


Key challenges included:

  • Identifying candidates with deep expertise in agricultural engineering and technology innovation.
  • Attracting senior-level talent to a family-run organisation while ensuring cultural alignment.
  • Delivering within a competitive executive market, where senior technical leaders are in high demand.

Solution

Mason Alexander partnered with McHale on an exclusive executive search mandate. Working closely with the leadership team, we:

  • Defined the role profile, focusing on both technical expertise and cultural fit for a family-run, values-driven business.
  • Developed a targeted search strategy across Ireland, Europe, and the wider agricultural technology market.
  • Engaged both active and passive senior candidates through our extensive network of technical leaders.
  • Conducted a rigorous screening process assessing leadership capability, innovation track record, and cultural alignment.
  • Provided regular progress updates and market insights to ensure full transparency and momentum throughout the process.

Result

Within a 10-week timeframe, Mason Alexander successfully placed a Chief Technology Officer with the expertise, leadership qualities, and cultural fit McHale required. This appointment has strengthened McHale’s innovation capabilities and ensured the business is well-positioned for its next phase of global growth.

Key Highlights

10-week turnaround from brief to placement

Successful appointment of Chief Technology Officer

Exclusive executive search mandate

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