Global Executive Search for the Food Industry
Founded in 2008, Proco Group is a global executive search firm specialising in food industry executive search. We partner with leading food manufacturers, distributors and retailers to connect them with senior leaders who drive growth, operational excellence and innovation.
Our consultants understand the unique challenges of the food sector – from supply chain complexity and regulatory compliance to sustainability initiatives and evolving consumer trends – ensuring every search delivers long-term value.
Specialist Leadership Search Across the Food Industry
Market Expertise
The food industry operates across a diverse, globalised value chain, including primary production, processing, packaging and retail.
Proco Group combines deep sector insight with international reach to place executives who understand both local market dynamics and global trends.
Functional Focus
We specialise in placing senior leaders across all key functions in the food sector, including:
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Procurement and Category Directors: driving strategic sourcing and supplier management.
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Supply Chain and Logistics Leaders: ensuring efficient and resilient operations.
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Operations and Plant Directors: overseeing production, quality, and safety performance.
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Quality, Regulatory and Compliance Heads: maintaining standards across global operations.
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Sales, Marketing and Commercial Executives: growing market share and brand strength.
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Sustainability and ESG Specialists: embedding responsible sourcing, production, and innovation practices.
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Technology and Transformation Leaders: delivering digital innovation and operational optimisation.
A Trusted Partner for Food Industry Executive Search
Proco Group is the chosen executive search partner for leading organisations across the food industry, including:
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Multinational food manufacturers and processors
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Ingredient and flavour suppliers
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Retailers and consumer goods companies
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Private equity-backed food businesses
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Food innovation and alternative protein companies
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Contract manufacturing and co-packers
Every search is tailored to reflect the client’s strategic goals, corporate culture and market context, ensuring each appointment drives lasting impact.
Key Challenges in Food Industry Executive Search and How We Help
Food businesses face increasing complexity and competition, requiring leaders who combine strategic vision with operational expertise. Proco Group helps clients overcome these challenges by sourcing executives who deliver measurable results.
Five key challenges we address include:
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Supply chain resilience: Recruiting leaders who strengthen operational efficiency and risk management.
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Sustainability and ESG pressures: Appointing executives who embed responsible practices.
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Innovation and product development: Sourcing R&D and commercial leaders who drive growth.
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Talent retention and succession planning: Ensuring continuity of senior leadership expertise.
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Changing consumer behaviour: Recruiting commercial leaders who anticipate trends and adapt strategies.
Partner with Proco Group – Food Industry Executive Search Experts
As a trusted partner in food industry executive search, Proco Group delivers tailored solutions that help businesses grow, innovate and succeed. Whether strengthening operations, expanding into new markets or driving sustainability initiatives, our consultants connect you with the leaders who make it happen.
Contact Proco Group today to discuss how our specialist food industry executive search services can support your organisation’s success.
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