Executive Search for a Chief HR Officer for Opyn, an Italian fintech company, with the aim of structuring the HR department and supporting organizational growth.
In a phase of strong expansion and opening toward new international markets, Opyn, an Italian fintech company, needed a key figure: a Chief HR capable of leading the development of the HR department and supporting organizational growth. Professional Recruitment was chosen to accompany the company in this strategic search.
The challenge was clear: to identify a Chief HR with experienced and practical leadership, capable of operating in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment such as fintech. Opyn was looking for a professional able to build the HR function from scratch and to create a company culture consistent with its values.
The ideal candidate would have to define processes and policies in areas such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, and Talent Development, while supporting the founders in the company’s internationalization journey and change management.
A strategic role that required not only strong skills but also vision, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
The team specialized in HR profiles within the Executive Search division set up a highly customized search process, starting with an in-depth discussion with the founders to thoroughly understand the company culture, growth stage, and mid-term objectives.
The consultants then:
The search concluded with the appointment of a new Chief HR: a professional with a consulting background who brought a strongly people- and growth-oriented approach.
Thanks to her joining, Opyn was able to initiate the internal structuring of the HR area and implement targeted Talent Acquisition and Talent Development plans. Moreover, leveraging the new manager’s decade-long experience, a coherent and sustainable Compensation & Benefits system was established, while simultaneously strengthening the organizational culture and promoting innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
In a short time, she became a point of reference for the people, thanks to her ongoing support and ability to align individual needs with the organization’s requirements with precision.
This project represents a concrete example of how a targeted executive search can become a growth accelerator. Through a consultative approach and deep knowledge of the financial services sector, we helped the company identify the right figure to turn people management into a true competitive advantage.
The collaboration with the fintech did not stop there: Opyn decided to continue investing in its resources, entrusting Blooming Areté, a company of the Paideia Group, with a coaching project aimed at supporting key managers during this phase of change and internationalization. The goal was to guide them through a sustainable, smooth, and coherent role advancement aligned with the company’s expectations.
Thanks to this path, the organization continued to grow both economically and in human capital, consolidating the role of the Chief HR
