Case Study: Precision Placement Powers SAAS Disruption at Crossroads Fleet Management

The Challenge

Crossroads Fleet Management set out to challenge industry incumbents by launching a best-in-class SaaS fleet management platform, aiming to win major contracts in a market resistant to new entrants.

The Solution

Teak Talent partnered with Crossroads at a pivotal inflection point, deploying our precision approach to identify and place an IT Director with the unique blend of technical vision and leadership needed for breakthrough innovation.

• Teak Talent looked beyond conventional candidates, recognizing untapped leadership potential in Michael 0 an approach reflecting Sashimono joinery principles: seamless, invisible connections and durable results.
• What started as a task-oriented engagement evolved into a high-impact initiative, with Michael empowered to drive every critical technology decision.

Business Impact

• Rapid SaaS delivery: Under Michael’s leadership, Crossroads launched a mission-critical SaaS platform in under a year.
• Competitive disruption: The solution unseated a top competitor, enabling Crossroads to secure a coveted Class 1 Railroad contract and firmly establish itself as a new force in fleet management technology.

“Thanks to Teak Talent’s trust, we delivered a mission-critical enterprise SaaS in less than a year. I wouldn’t be where I am without their belief in what I could do, and I’ll always respect them for spotting talent that others missed. My appreciation cannot be understated—they gave me a real chance when I needed it most.”

— Michael, IT Director Placement

Why Teak Talent

• Precision-focused selection and alignment of talent and business goals
• Strategic empowerment – leaders are trusted to execute, not micromanaged
• Masterful connections – high-impact matches that hold together naturally, for the long term