Introduction to

Eden Search & Cibus

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.

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

Business Advisory

With the ever changing landscape of business, there are often occasions where your organisation needs specialist leadership talent from Non Executive Directors to specialist interim leaders to help scale and grow your business.

Why Eden

Depth and breadth of industry insights
Broad established network
Agility to find quick solutions

Business
turnaround

Short term
leadership

M&A
Consultancy

Recent projects

Organisational Insight

Having a thorough understanding of the industry talent pool, it’s makeup or optimal organisational structure is critical for decision making and the ultimate performance of your business.

Why Eden

In-depth sector insight
In-house research capabilities
Experienced team to support informed and actionable decisions that are fit for purpose and sector leading

Project specialisms and completed confidential assignments

Organisational structures

Multi-site Fresh Food Group
Remuneration benchmarking

Vertically Integrated Produce Business
Relocation project

Vertically Integrated Produce Business
Competitor mapping and benchmarking

Global Agrichemical Manufacturer

Our track record

Dyson Farming

Managing Director
Commercial Director
Farming Director

Location National

Agrovision

VP Sales – North America
Managing Director - EU
Technical Director

Location International

Fera

Chief Commercial Officer
Principal Scientist
Growth Director

Location National

Solum Partners

Finance Controller
Head of Production

Location National

Wynnstay

Commercial Sales & Marketing Director
Group Manufacturing & Logistics Director
Non-Executive Director

Location National

Niab

Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer

Location National

Ivy Farm

Chief Scientific Officer
Chief Commercial & Product Officer
VP Technology Industrialisation

Location National

Dole

Managing Director – Italy
Managing Director – Holland
Group Sustainability Director

Location International

Restrain

Managing Director - The Netherlands
VP Sales – USA
Business Manager UK

Location International

References

Debra Syme

Chief People Officer

Benedikt Cramer

Managing Director

Steve Ellwood

Chair of the Board

Sarah Dean

Owner & Chair

David Frost

Organisational Development Director

David Buckeridge

Chair of the Board

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.