The Challenge

EPEC Group, a rapidly growing engineering and projects business, had successfully scaled to over $100 million in revenue. With ambitions to double in size and expand operations nationally, the business required a stronger and more sophisticated leadership team to manage growth, drive operational excellence, and build the organisational structure needed for the next stage of its journey.

The challenge was twofold: first, to recruit strong divisional leadership in the form of General Managers to provide immediate depth and oversight; and second, to support the organisation in appointing its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) — a pivotal role that would provide enterprise-wide leadership and enable the CEO to remain focused on strategy, growth, and external partnerships.

Our Approach

Luminary partnered closely with the CEO and Board to design and deliver a leadership recruitment program aligned to the company’s growth trajectory. Our work included:

• Recruitment of General Managers across key business units to strengthen operational oversight and leadership capacity.

• Executive search for the COO role, identifying candidates with a blend of operational rigour, commercial acumen, and leadership capability suited to a high-growth environment.

• Alignment with growth strategy, ensuring candidates were not only technically capable but also values-driven leaders able to contribute to culture and long-term sustainability.

• Ongoing advisory support, helping the CEO and Board shape role design, succession, and integration of new executives.

The Outcome

Through this staged program, Luminary successfully appointed:

• Two General Managers who brought immediate leadership depth and oversight to core business divisions, driving efficiency and accountability.

• EPEC Group’s first Chief Operating Officer, providing enterprise-wide operational leadership, freeing the CEO to focus on strategy and growth.

Impact

The impact of these appointments has been transformative for EPEC Group:

• Revenue growth: The business successfully scaled from $100m to over $200m with the right leadership infrastructure in place.

• Stronger operations: Clearer accountability, improved governance, and more disciplined execution across divisions.

• Leadership capacity: A senior team capable of managing growth, attracting talent, and leading with values.

• Strategic focus: With a COO in place, the CEO has been able to concentrate on business development, partnerships, and long-term strategic direction.

By recruiting two General Managers and the organisation’s first COO, Luminary helped EPEC Group build the leadership foundation required to scale. This case study demonstrates the impact of pairing targeted executive search with growth advisory to enable mid-market businesses to double in size and achieve their strategic ambitions.