Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Search for Food Industry Leaders
We are a retained executive search firm specializing in the food and food-related industries. With over 30 years of experience, we have established ourselves as the leading resource for filling senior and executive-level positions. Our deep industry expertise, combined with a 30-day search timeline, ensures rapid delivery of top-tier candidates. We maintain active membership in 34+ food industry associations and host exclusive networking events to cultivate relationships with industry leaders. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through adherence to the AESC Code of Ethics, strict confidentiality protocols, and a consultative approach that aligns with client needs.We serve public and private companies, private equity firms, and family-owned organizations across consumer packaged goods, foodservice manufacturing, retail grocery, and emerging sectors like plant-based proteins and CBD. Our team's insider perspective and extensive network provide unparalleled access to sought-after talent, enabling us to deliver measurable results that impact our clients' bottom lines.
Services
CEO Search
President Search
Board of Directors
CHRO Recruitment
Executive Chairman
Retail Grocery
Foodservice Manufacturing
Startups
Consumer Packaged Goods
Private Equity
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialized experience in food industry executive search.
- Our 30-day executive search timeline delivers results faster than global firms.
- Active membership in 34+ food industry associations ensures access to top talent.
- We adhere to the highest ethical standards through the AESC Code of Ethics.
- Confidentiality guaranteed for all client and candidate interactions.
Associations and certifications
- WBENC Certified Business
Services
CEO Search
Our CEO search practice identifies visionary leaders for food industry organizations. We leverage 30+ years of sector expertise and a proprietary network cultivated through 34+ industry associations. Our 30-day timeline ensures rapid placement while maintaining rigorous candidate evaluation standards.
Board of Directors
We specialize in placing strategic board members with deep food industry knowledge. Our candidates bring governance expertise and sector-specific insights from consumer packaged goods, foodservice, and emerging markets like plant-based proteins and CBD products.
Executive Chairman
Our executive chairman placements combine leadership experience with industry-specific strategic vision. We identify candidates who provide governance oversight while driving innovation in food manufacturing, retail, and technology sectors.
CHRO Recruitment
We source chief human resource officers who align talent strategy with food industry challenges. Our candidates excel in organizational development, culture transformation, and leadership succession within consumer goods and foodservice sectors.
Private Equity
Our private equity practice delivers executives who drive value creation in food industry investments. We understand portfolio company needs across M&A integration, operational improvement, and growth strategy implementation.
People
Robin Copping
CEO
Robin Copping brings 30 years of food industry expertise as CEO of CEO Search Partners. A recognized leader in executive recruitment, she leverages deep sector knowledge and extensive association networks to deliver strategic leadership solutions.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on food and food-related industries including consumer packaged goods, foodservice manufacturing, retail grocery, plant-based proteins, CBD products, and private equity investments in these sectors.
How long does your search process take?
Our streamlined executive search process typically completes in 30 days, significantly faster than traditional global search firms while maintaining rigorous candidate evaluation standards.
What executive positions do you fill?
We specialize in CEO, President, Board of Directors, Executive Chairman, CHRO, and other C-suite positions across food industry organizations of all sizes and ownership structures.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our quality assurance combines 30+ years of industry expertise, active membership in 34+ food associations, and adherence to the AESC Code of Ethics to deliver thoroughly vetted, high-impact leadership candidates.
Do you handle confidential searches?
Yes, one-third of our executive searches are conducted under strict confidentiality protocols, maintaining discretion for both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
