An International Executive Search Partner for Food & Beverage Leadership Hiring
Founded in 2008, Proco Group is a global executive search firm specialising in food and beverage leadership hiring. We connect manufacturers, processors and brand owners with the strategic leaders who shape innovation, efficiency and growth across the sector.
With deep market expertise and a global network, our consultants understand the demands of this fast-moving industry – from sustainable production and supply chain resilience to changing consumer preferences and digital transformation.
Comprehensive Leadership Search Across the Food & Beverage Industry
Market Expertise
The food and beverage sector spans a complex, global value chain — from ingredient sourcing and production to packaging, distribution, and retail.
Proco Group’s consultants combine international market knowledge with sector-specific insight to ensure every leadership placement delivers measurable impact.
We cover a wide range of categories including:
- Dairy
- Bakery
- Confectionery
- Beverages
- Frozen and chilled foods
- Plant-based products
- Alternative proteins
Functional Focus
We specialise in placing senior leaders and specialist roles across all key functions in the food and beverage sector, including:
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Procurement and Category Directors: responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management and cost optimisation.
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Supply Chain and Logistics Executives: leading end-to-end planning, operations and distribution networks.
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Operations and Plant Directors: overseeing production efficiency, continuous improvement and site leadership.
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Quality, Regulatory and Compliance Heads: ensuring product integrity and adherence to standards.
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Sales, Marketing and Commercial Leaders: driving growth, brand development and market share.
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Sustainability and ESG Specialists: implementing responsible sourcing, waste reduction and innovation initiatives.
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Technology and Transformation Executives: advancing automation, digitalisation and data-driven decision-making.
A Global Partner Trusted by Leading Food & Beverage Businesses
Proco Group is the chosen executive search partner for a wide range of food and beverage organisations, including:
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Multinational food and beverage manufacturers
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Ingredient and packaging suppliers
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Retailers and consumer goods companies
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Private equity houses and portfolio businesses in F&B
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Sustainability, R&D and alternative protein innovators
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Logistics, cold chain and contract manufacturing specialists
We tailor every search to reflect our clients’ strategic ambitions, organisational culture and market context, ensuring each appointment delivers lasting value and long-term impact.
Key Challenges in Food & Beverage Leadership Hiring and How We Solve Them
The sector is evolving rapidly, creating challenges that require strong, visionary leadership. Proco Group helps clients address these by connecting them with top executives who combine strategic insight with operational expertise.
Key challenges we address include:
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Sustainability and ESG transformation: Appointing leaders who embed environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing.
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Supply chain complexity: Recruiting experts who strengthen agility, transparency and efficiency.
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Talent shortages and retention: Identifying and attracting leaders in a competitive global market.
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Digital and operational transformation: Securing executives who leverage technology to enhance performance.
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Changing consumer behaviour: Appointing commercial leaders who respond to evolving trends and preferences.
Partner with Proco Group – Food & Beverage Leadership Hiring Experts
As a trusted partner in food and beverage leadership hiring, Proco Group delivers tailored executive search solutions that help businesses grow, innovate and succeed. Whether you are expanding operations, strengthening supply chains or driving sustainability initiatives, our consultants can identify and attract the leaders you need.
Contact Proco Group today to discuss how our specialist leadership hiring expertise can support your organisation’s success in the food and beverage 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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