Introduction to

Introduction to Eden Search & British Sugar

This is Eden

We are the leading specialist non-executive, board and executive search company focused across the global food supply chain.

Extensive industry experience, understanding and connections, locally and globally.
Passion and commitment for the sector is central to both the founder and business’ DNA.
Eden is an integral part of the sector’s success story – we champion the industry, making it a better place through our partnerships, connections, initiatives and the work we do with clients.

We are a values based business

Eden Search’s values are deeply entwined in the industry we serve. Whilst we thrive in the day job, as a team we are ultimately driven by our passion for the sectors we serve;

Long term partnerships with businesses that genuinely will make our industry a better place
Supporting charities and not for profits: Farm Africa; Fare Share; Eden's Emerging Leadership Programme 2022/23
Supporting, connecting and mentoring industry leaders through our Emerging Leaders Programmes, facilitating idea and information share through our NED and leadership networking events

Our sectors

Vertically integrated across the Agri and Food ecosystems.

Agritech

Global Crop Protection
Global Agribusiness & Commodities
Data, Robotics & Automation
Animal Health & Genetics
Aquaculture
Research & Government

Food Manufacturing

Ingredients to finished product
Branded and Own Label
Cultured meats
Plant based alternatives

Fresh Food

Meat, Fish, Dairy and Poultry
Fresh Produce
Vertically integrated
Wholehead and Added Value

Executive Search

Eden has developed an established brand over the past 13 years with an enviable reputation and proven track record in the Agritech, Fresh Food and Food Manufacturing sectors both in the UK and internationally.

Why Eden

Industry leading candidate retention rate with those placed by Eden still in role or promoted after 3 years
Trusted globally by companies and leaders in our sectors to support them in their search for global talent
Support leaders through strategic change, offer counsel grounded in industry insight and build strategic networks for our clients
At Eden, every project is personal

Recent projects

Our search approach

No. 1 - Initial phase

Understanding your business

No. 1 - Initial phase

Understanding your business

Culture, Skills, Values, Experience, Strategy, Personality

No. 2 - Initial phase

Bespoke project design

No. 2 - Initial phase

Bespoke project design

Tailored to uncover the most relevant and best talent for the project

No. 3 - Initial phase

All about the research

No. 3 - Initial phase

All about the research

Market talent mapping
Networking
Candidate brief generation

No. 4 - Initial phase

Assess the talent

No. 4 - Initial phase

Assess the talent

100% Face to Face
The perfect balance - expertise, character and ambition

No. 5 - Final phase

Present the shortlist

No. 5 - Final phase

Present the shortlist

Market insight
Full candidate profile
Long list – future talent / networking

No. 6 - Final phase

Select the right talent

No. 6 - Final phase

Select the right talent

Design end to end interview process including logistics, psychometrics and referencing.

No. 7 - Final phase

Appointment

No. 7 - Final phase

Appointment

Negotiating offer and supporting the candidate through the resignation process.

No. 8 - Final phase

Post project support

No. 8 - Final phase

Post project support

Project feedback, induction support and ‘check ins’ every three months.

The benefits of our approach

We find the best talent

Talent identification beyond the most active
Ability to fully engage candidates
Confidence and discretion
Breadth of quality options presented

We deliver

Ideal interview preparation for client
Quality filtering at an early stage
Deliver the best fit for the company and role

Our track record

Dyson Farming

Managing Director
Commercial Director
Farming Director

Location National

Haygrove

Chief Financial Officer
Managing Director
Head of Operations

Location National

NIAB

Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Trustee

Location National

Dole

Managing Director – Italy
Managing Director – Holland
Group Sustainability Director

Location International

Barfoots

Chair
Commercial Director
Operations Director

Location National

Noble Foods

Agriculture Director

Location National

Wynnstay

Group Head of Strategic Delivery
Commercial Sales & Marketing Director
Head of Seed

Location National

Pilgrim's

Managing Director - Agriculture

Location National

Carr's Group

Managing Director
Commercial Director - Animal Health
Commercial Director - Animal Feed

Location National

References

David Fursdon

Chair

Beverly Dixon

Non-Executive Director

Sarah Dean

Owner & Chair

Rachel Baldwin

VP HR

Steve Ellwood

Chair

Jim Godfrey

Chair

The team

At Eden Search, our talented team is experienced in, and personally committed to, finding executives to work in the specialist sectors that we serve. We have worked in, as well as recruited for, companies throughout the food and drink supply chain – turning our deep-rooted knowledge and cultural insights to the advantage of our clients.

David Macaulay

Managing Director

Founder of Eden in 2010
17yrs in industry
Specialism: Food & Drink

Morten Andresen

Director - Fresh Food

Joined Eden:2023
Specialism:
Fresh Food

David Buck

Head of Agritech

Joined Eden:2014
Specialism: Agribusiness

Dani Walker

Associate Director - Agritech

Joined Eden:2024
Specialism: Sustainability

Helen Lodge

Research Partner

Joined Eden:2016
Specialism: Executive Research

Dominique Herbet

Operations Coordinator

Joined Eden:2019
Specialism: Operations

Fawn Lockard

Operations Coordinator

Joined Eden:2019
Specialism: Operations

Anette Fink

Head of Research

Joined in 2021
Specialism: Executive Research

Richard Macdonald CBE

Non Exec Chair

Joined in 2021

Case study

Dyson Farming Limited

Managing Director

Dyson Farming engaged Eden to search for a successful and inspirational Managing Director with outstanding commercial acumen and the experience to lead this multi-faceted business into a new phase of growth. Working with a selection panel of the HRD and CEO of Weybourne Ltd. Eden led individual consultations to learn more about the business, culture and strategic growth objectives of the business and enjoyed healthy debate as we collectively shaped the candidate brief to fit the needs of the business.

Our Research Partner and Managing Director led an extensive search process targeting the very best current and emerging leaders in the agribusiness and food manufacturing industry in the UK and internationally. This search engaged with candidates across 3 continents to filter down to a shortlist of 6 recommended candidates. The selection panel agreed to meet all 8 candidates (3 from overseas).

The result:

After this extensive global search and selection process which included an interview with Sir James Dyson, the Dyson Farming Board appointed a hugely experienced fresh food Managing Director with the cultural alignment and agribusiness experience to deliver the Dyson Farming objectives.

Contact details

Our offices

Oakgate House,
25 Market Place
Wetherby, LS22 6LQ

0113 834 6634

Registered in England No. 07449318. VAT Registration No. 102 292949.

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