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.
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.
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
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