An International Executive Search Firm for the Food Sector
Founded in 2008, Proco Group is a global executive search firm with deep expertise in the food sector. We partner with leading food manufacturers, distributors and retailers to connect them with senior leaders who drive innovation, resilience and long-term growth.
Our consultants understand the complexity of the modern food industry, from sustainable sourcing and regulatory pressures to evolving consumer preferences. We deliver tailored leadership solutions designed to help organisations remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic global market.
End-to-End Executive Search Firm for the Food Sector
Market Expertise
The food industry operates across a complex, globalised value chain.
Proco Group’s consultants specialise in every stage – from agricultural production and ingredient supply to processing, packaging, and retail distribution.
We bring a global perspective informed by regional market knowledge, ensuring every appointment delivers both cultural fit and strategic capability.
Functional Focus
Our consultants recruit across the full spectrum of leadership and specialist roles within the food sector, including:
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Procurement Directors and Category Managers: experts in strategic sourcing, supplier management and cost optimisation.
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Supply Chain and Logistics Leaders: professionals overseeing end-to-end supply networks, demand planning and distribution efficiency.
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Operations and Plant Directors: executives responsible for production performance, continuous improvement and site leadership.
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Quality, Regulatory and HSE Leaders: specialists ensuring compliance, product integrity and safety standards across global operations.
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Commercial, Sales and Marketing Executives: leaders driving market growth, innovation and brand performance.
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Sustainability and ESG Specialists: professionals embedding ethical sourcing, waste reduction and sustainable practices across the business.
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Technology and Transformation Leaders: experts driving digitisation, automation and data-led decision-making in the food value chain.
A Trusted Global Executive Search Firm for the Food Sector
Proco Group is the chosen executive search partner for leading businesses across the global food industry, including:
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Multinational food manufacturers and processors
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Ingredient and flavour suppliers
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Food packaging and logistics companies
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Retailers and consumer goods organisations
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Private equity houses and portfolio businesses within food and FMCG
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Sustainability and alternative protein innovators
We tailor every search to reflect our clients’ strategic ambitions, organisational culture and market context, ensuring each appointment delivers lasting impact and long-term value.
Key Challenges in the Food Sector and How Proco Group Helps
The global food sector continues to evolve at pace, presenting both risks and opportunities for forward-thinking businesses. Proco Group helps clients navigate these challenges by providing access to the industry’s most capable leaders.
Five key challenges we help solve include:
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Sustainability and ESG commitments: Sourcing leaders who can design and deliver environmentally responsible strategies.
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Supply chain disruption: Connecting companies with experts who build agile, future-ready supply networks.
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Talent retention and succession planning: Ensuring leadership continuity in a competitive global market.
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Digital transformation: Recruiting executives who integrate technology and data to drive operational excellence.
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Changing consumer behaviour: Appointing commercial leaders who understand evolving dietary trends and customer expectations.
Partner with Proco Group – Executive Search Firm for the Food Sector
As a trusted executive search partner, Proco Group delivers tailored recruitment solutions that enable food businesses to thrive. Whether you’re expanding into new markets, building resilience in your supply chain or driving sustainable growth, our consultants can help you identify and attract the right leaders to make it happen.
Contact Proco Group to learn how our end-to-end executive search expertise can support your organisation’s success in the global food sector.
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Established in 2008, Proco Group are international Executive Search and Advisory partners, with offices in London, Brighton, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, Houston & Mexico City.
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