An International Executive Search Partner for the Fashion Industry
Founded in 2008, Proco Group is a global executive search firm with a dedicated team of trusted fashion industry executive headhunters. We partner with leading fashion, apparel and luxury brands to identify and appoint senior leaders who deliver creative vision, operational excellence and commercial success.
Our consultants have deep expertise across the fashion ecosystem – from design and production to retail and digital – ensuring every appointment aligns with brand values, market positioning and long-term strategy.
Specialist Executive Search for the Fashion Industry
Market Expertise
The global fashion industry faces constant evolution, driven by consumer trends, sustainability expectations and digital transformation. Proco Group’s consultants combine deep sector knowledge with an international network to deliver leadership solutions tailored to each client’s brand identity and market goals.
We understand the strategic imperatives facing fashion businesses today: balancing creativity with profitability, heritage with innovation, and sustainability with growth.
Functional Focus
We recruit senior and executive-level leaders across all key functions in the fashion industry, including:
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Design and Creative Directors: leading innovation, trend direction and brand storytelling.
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Sourcing and Supply Chain Executives: ensuring ethical, efficient global production.
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Operations and Manufacturing Directors: optimising quality and speed-to-market.
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Merchandising and Buying Leaders: shaping product strategy and commercial performance.
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Retail and E-commerce Executives: driving omnichannel and customer experience excellence.
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Marketing and Brand Directors: elevating brand presence and market engagement.
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Sustainability and ESG Leaders: embedding responsible sourcing and circular economy principles.
A Trusted Global Partner for Fashion Industry Executive Recruitment
Proco Group is the chosen executive search partner for many of the world’s leading fashion and apparel organisations, including:
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Global fashion and apparel brands
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Luxury and premium fashion houses
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High street and fast-fashion retailers
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E-commerce and digital-first fashion businesses
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Sportswear and lifestyle brands
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Private equity-backed fashion ventures
Every search is tailored to reflect each client’s culture, creative direction and commercial objectives, ensuring every leadership appointment drives sustainable success.
Key Challenges in Fashion Executive Search and How We Help
The fashion industry faces unique challenges that demand visionary, adaptable leadership. Proco Group helps clients navigate these through data-driven executive search and global insight.
Five key challenges we address include:
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Sustainability and ethical sourcing: Recruiting leaders who embed responsible practices across the supply chain.
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Digital transformation: Appointing executives who drive e-commerce, data analytics and AI adoption.
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Consumer behaviour shifts: Finding leaders who anticipate and respond to fast-changing trends.
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Global supply chain disruption: Recruiting operations experts to ensure agility and resilience.
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Talent competition: Identifying and attracting creative and commercial leaders in a crowded market.
Partner with Proco Group – Fashion Industry Executive Headhunters
As global fashion industry executive headhunters, Proco Group partners with fashion and luxury brands to build leadership teams that deliver lasting impact. Whether driving sustainability, creative innovation or global expansion, our consultants connect you with the right leaders to shape your brand’s future.
Contact Proco Group today to learn how our specialist executive search services can support your fashion business.
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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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