Three impactful transformations that we built our experience from.
Transforming brand image and
company trust
A global brand icon under pressure. Faced with rising reputational challenges driven by shifting societal expectations and scrutiny around the “McJob” narrative.
One large European region led a people and cultural transformation that set the foundation for a first Global Employer Reputation Strategy.
This wasn’t a quick fix. It was a decade-long reinvention. Every region and functional area was touched. A people mindset became the catalyst.
The result: Multiple markets ranked in Great Place to Work improving external perception, supporting 205% increase in share price.
2. Growth by globalizing the organization
A global service company, shaped by over 600 acquisitions, had become fragmented in culture and decentralized in its offerings.
With operations spanning 35+ countries and 340,000 people, it needed to unify the organization around a shared purpose and customer-centric mindset.
A reminder about its foundation guided executives in reconnecting the business to its original mission from 1901 anchoring them in legacy purpose, not just process.
The result: In a global survey, 94% of leaders reported a strong sense of belonging.
3. Revolutionizing the customer and employee experience
A 70-year-old FMCG veteran, committed to operational excellence and disciplined standardization. Challenged by competitor’s redefined digital innovation.
Hiring 350 developers was only the beginning; they were integrated into the company’s foundation and structure then empowered to influence its future.
It wasn’t just trends in technology or marketing. Aligning every stakeholder around innovation while respecting history and a legacy of customer and employee mindset.
The result: A new brand experience anchored in legacy providing a digital platform for 170M loyalty customers. Plus 1M frontline employees connected via an internal digital eco-system.
Some organizations already been on a journey with us
Our services supported organizations of all sizes across diverse industries, sectors, and geographies.
We often engage with teams navigating pivotal moments: scaling operations, merging with other entities, or adapting to newly appointed leadership.
Industry: EV Charging Technology
Founded: 2020
Markets: 5 countries
Team: 300 employees, 60 nationalities
Monta is building the digital backbone of the EV transition. Growth has been fast, international, and mission-led.
As the company moved from Startup to Scale-up, the People & Culture team faced a key challenge:
How do you protect the cultural foundation while evolving into a more complex, high-performing organisation?
Our Contribution
REAL-Ex was invited to review the impact the P&C team had created during Monta’s early growth, and how to increase value creation within the broader business story.
We identified five strategic priorities to help the function focus its energy and influence in the next stage of growth.
One of these, focused on leadership and communication, was quickly embraced by the management team. It helped C-suit leaders reconnect with Monta’s purpose and align their voice with the values and mission that had defined the company’s very successful journey so far.
“In our early days, culture was our engine. We had energy, alignment, and belief in our mission.
As we grew and scaled our products and systems, we naturally shifted focus toward execution. It was at that time we started to lose touch with the foundation that had made us successful.
REAL-Ex helped us pause and reconnect – with ourselves and with our mission. They provided a new perspective, brought structure to our own thinking, and helped us shape a clear path forward.
Together we clarified five areas of focus based on insights from across our business. We defined how People & Culture could deliver measurable value in scaling up our business.
We launched a leadership and communication initiative with immediate support from our sr. management team.
Working with REAL-Ex gave us the clarity and confidence, reduce frictions and move forward guided by our purpose”
Vibe Herlitschek
VP People & Culture, Monta
