Executive Search Services for the Commodities, Industrial and Consumer Markets
Founded in 2008, Proco Group specialises in senior and executive search across the global commodities, industrial and consumer markets. Organisations adopt our executive search services to source in-demand talent to fill critical roles, partnering with our dedicated regional teams.
The quality of our intelligence enables our clients to make insight-driven strategic decisions, create new possibilities and secure hard-to-find individuals.
Organisations that Partner with Proco Group Benefit From:
Expertise Across Industries
Our executive search consultants bring decades of experience across the global commodities, industrial and consumer markets. We understand the nuances of your industry and the leadership it demands.
A Global Network with Local Insight
With offices spanning major markets and a presence in every region, we combine global reach with a refined understanding of local talent landscapes. This means faster access to high-performing executives who are ready to lead and deliver results.
Bespoke Search Process
No two businesses are the same. That’s why we take a fully bespoke approach to each assignment. From defining the brief to onboarding your new executive, we work as an extension of your team to ensure a seamless, confidential and highly targeted search process.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to presenting diverse shortlists and championing inclusive hiring practices. We believe diverse leadership teams build stronger, more resilient businesses – and we actively help our clients achieve that.
Executive Search Methodology
Proco Group’s tried-and-test executive search methodology empowers our clients with a comprehensive, bespoke process to attract in-demand talent for critical hires.
01 Research
Following a detailed briefing, Proco Group conducts market research to create a talent map, identifying and preliminarily verifying qualified candidates from relevant markets.
02 Long List
Based on the research and guidelines from the instruction brief, Proco Group will create a long list of suitable candidates, focusing on individuals from targeted organisations.
03 Target List
Proco Group refines the long list to highlight the most suitable candidates for approach, with your final input determining the individuals included.
04 Approach
Proco Group completes discreet calls to target candidates, followed by further assessment of their CVs and backgrounds to identify those with the most relevant skills, experience and genuine interest in the role.
05 Interview
Proco Group conducts initial interviews with candidates, which are tailored to assess both technical and personal attributes of candidates, while discreetly evaluating their affordability.
06 Short List
After consultant interviews, Proco Group presents a shortlist of the most suitable candidates with a standardised report and CVs, summarising their suitability, affordability and key considerations for each individual.
07 Client Interviews
Proco Group coordinates interviews for the shortlisted candidates you select, maintaining communication to provide feedback and manage expectations throughout the process.
08 Offer
Proco Group supports offer negotiations and works closely with the successful candidate to carefully manage the resignation process once an offer is accepted.
Our Practices
Commodities
Partnering with integrated energy and agriculture organisations, merchant trading firms, utilities, private equity firms, banks and hedge funds.
Industrials
Partnering with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), component & sub-system suppliers, engineering & system integrators, PE-backed manufacturers, digital industrial technology innovators & global distribution & service partners.
Consumer
Partnering with multinational FMCG leaders, private equity-backed growth brands, contract manufacturers and co-packers, ingredient and packaging suppliers, digital-first and D2C businesses and challenger & scale-up brands.
Latest Executive Search Insights
Client Testimonials
FEATURED CLIENT
”The key skill that differentiates Proco Group is that they are very good at helping me being precise on the specification and, after demonstrating excellent ability of finding the right people who are willing to relocate from companies and countries, I would never be able to find otherwise.”
Chief Supply Chain Officer International Food & Beverage Organisation
FEATURED CLIENT
”I have worked with Proco Group for several years across a variety of our business platforms and regions. They have invested their time to understand our business and culture and they are one of our key executive search providers.”
Global Chief Human Resources Officer Global Agricultural Merchant & Processor
FEATURED CLIENT
”We have retained Proco Group across a number of our functions. I have been impressed with their knowledge of the commodity markets, their attention to detail on retained assignments and consistent delivery of top talent in the market.”
Global Head of Resourcing Physical Trading & Logistics Firm
Meet the Global Team
Chris Powell
CEO Executive Team
Brad Knox
Managing Partner NORAM, Global Head of Commodities Executive Team
Stuart MacSween
Managing Partner, EMEA Executive Team
Mauricio Aguinaga
Senior Partner, Head of LATAM Consumer Markets