Executive Search for Food Production & Aquaculture

Specialist Executive Search across the Food Production and Aquaculture Sectors

We help food production and aquaculture businesses identify, engage and secure senior leaders, technical specialists and business-critical talent through targeted search, market intelligence and extensive sector networks.

We support food production and aquaculture businesses with senior leadership, technical and business-critical appointments.

Every search is built around a detailed understanding of the market, helping clients access talent, insight and market intelligence beyond traditional recruitment methods.

Alongside executive search, we provide insight on role definition, organisational structure, talent mapping and role positioning, helping clients make informed hiring decisions from the outset.

How we support organisations

Executive Search

How We Work

Advisory & Insight

How search creates advantage

Every assignment begins with a detailed understanding of the market, helping organisations understand where capability sits, how roles are positioned and what is required to attract the right individual.

Through direct market engagement, we provide insight into candidate availability, remuneration expectations and transferable experience, often refining the brief before shortlist discussions begin.

The result is a highly targeted search process informed by market evidence rather than assumptions.

A focus on access and judgement

We engage directly with individuals across the relevant market, rather than relying only on those already visible.

Executive search provides access to a much broader talent pool than advertising alone.

Many of the strongest individuals across food production and aquaculture are not actively seeking new opportunities. Direct engagement allows us to access talent that would not typically be identified through advertising or database-led recruitment.

Typical situations include

Key role is not delivering

Succession planning

Leadership alignment

Scaling leadership capability

Before a senior role is defined

Preparing for change

Performance in numbers

Search Completion

100

100% of retained search assignments completed.

Candidate Retention

97% of candidates remain in role beyond 24 months.

Repeat Engagement

98% of clients return for further assignments.

Global Reach

Talent mapping and candidate engagement across five continents.

Testimonials

“Jules is without question the best-connected specialist recruiter working in the Scottish Food & Drink industry.
She has built up a powerful reputation by not only knowing the sector inside out, but by understanding the
importance of getting the right people into an ambitious business in order for it to grow.”
David Reid, Managing Director, Because Brands Matter Ltd
“Jules is most likely the best connected and skilled headhunter in the food and drink industry in Scotland.
She takes a holistic approach in evaluating the company , the vacant postion and the team and recommends
only candidates that would fit that particular environment and culture while not being shy of expressing her
opinions to the client if they differ. She clearly adds value to the search process and I would not hesitate to
work again with Jules if the opportunity arises.”
Anthony (Ton) Christiaanse – CEO, Chairman (Aviko, Brakes, Unilever, Sara Lee, Stoddarts)
“The process was well structured and thoughtfully managed,
making what could have been a difficult situation feel clear and controlled.”
Simon B. - Senior Marketing Candidate
"Appointed have supported our team over a number of years. Their understanding of our business
and its recruitment needs was second to none. They consistently succeeded where other agencies
didn't rise to the complexities involved."
Bakkafrost (Scotland)
"Unique amongst recruiters in their field. Their professionalism, passion and deep understanding
of clients’ businesses, their strategy and their individual challenges allow them to generate briefs that
attract and deliver candidates that are second to none. They are particularly effective in filling specialised
roles requiring highly specific skills.”
Craig Anderson, CEO, Chairman, Board Advisor (Aquacultured Seafoods, Loch Fyne Oysters, Forever Oceans, Scottish Salmon Company Plc)
“Appointed bring a clear and considered approach to search, with a strong understanding
of how roles and organisations need to evolve. They have consistently delivered in situations
where others have struggled, particularly when roles are complex or difficult to define.”
Baxters Food Group