Customer Review
"This supports both our long-term talent pipeline and employer positioning."
Christian Dich, Global Head of Talent Acquisition,
CIP Fund Solutions
About CIP Fund Solutions
Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) is a global fund manager and leading investor in energy infrastructure. CIP builds value that matters by developing and constructing critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of energy.
Hear from Christian Dich, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at CIP Fund Solutions, as he answers 10 candid questions about his experience with Develop Diverse.
What recruitment challenges was CIPFS experiencing before using Develop Diverse, and how did these affect hiring outcomes such as speed, candidate quality, or reach?
Before implementing Develop Diverse, CIP experienced limitations in accessing diverse talent pools through traditional sourcing channels. This impacted both the speed of hiring and breadth of candidate reach, and at times reduced the diversity and overall quality mix in shortlists.
What prompted CIPFS to review its recruitment approach, and what made Develop Diverse the right choice over other tools or solutions?
We reached a point where we wanted to strengthen diversity outcomes in a more structured and scalable way. Develop Diverse stood out due to its targeted sourcing approach, data-driven insights, and focus on underrepresented talent pools, which aligned well with our strategic priorities.
How do you prioritise the use of specialist tools like Develop Diverse in your recruitment strategy, and why is that important to CIPFS?
We prioritize specialist tools where they add clear value beyond traditional sourcing, particularly in areas like diversity and inclusion. For CIPFS, this ensures we are not only efficient but also deliberate in expanding and improving the talent pool.
How has Develop Diverse helped CIPFS overcome the challenges you described, and what measurable improvements have you seen in recruitment outcomes?
Develop Diverse has helped us:
- Broaden candidate pipelines significantly
- Increase the diversity of shortlisted candidates
- Improve hiring manager confidence in candidate quality
We’ve also seen more consistent and transparent sourcing outcomes across roles.
What broader impact has Develop Diverse had on your overall talent strategy?
It has strengthened our ability to embed diversity as a core element of our hiring strategy, rather than a separate initiative. This supports both our long-term talent pipeline and employer positioning.
What would you say are the top three benefits CIPFS has gained from using Develop Diverse?
- Access to more diverse and high-quality talent pools
- Improved consistency and structure in sourcing
- Strong alignment with our diversity and inclusion ambitions.
Have there been any positive effects beyond recruitment itself, such as on employer branding, hiring manager confidence, or candidate experience?
Yes – there have been clear positive effects on:
- Employer branding (more inclusive positioning)
- Hiring manager awareness and confidence
- Candidate experience, with broader representation and engagement.
Can you share a specific example where Develop Diverse directly contributed to a successful hire or improved hiring outcome?
In several recruitment processes, Develop Diverse has introduced candidates we would not have reached via traditional channels, directly contributing to stronger and more diverse final shortlists – and ultimately successful hires.
Which feature within Develop Diverse delivers the most value for CIPFS, and why?
The most valuable aspect is the access to curated, diverse talent pools combined with actionable insights, enabling us to make better and faster sourcing decisions.
Would you recommend Develop Diverse to other organisations, and if so, what would be your key message to them?
Yes, we would absolutely recommend Develop Diverse.
