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Eden Search

Introduction to

Eden & Red Tractor Assurance

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

Eden Insights

  • We have access to a wealth of knowledge and sector insights gained through our unrivalled network and experience of working in the industry
  • A platform to support our clients and stakeholders in making effective business decisions that drive profitable long-term growth
  • Talent and hiring decisions PLUS key issues and opportunities impacting the industry
  • Latest Sustainability Report developed with insights from 50 CEOs representing £14bn turnover employing over 45,000 people globally.

 

 

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 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

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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

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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

References

David Fursdon
Chair
Beverley Dixon
NED
James Townsend
Executive Chair
Sarah Dean
Owner & Chair
Steve Ellwood
Chair
Jim Godfrey
Former 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
Dominique Herbet
Operations Manager
Joined Eden:2019
Specialism: Operations
Samantha Morris
Operations Coordinator
Joined Eden:2024
Specialism: Operations
Helen Lodge
Research Partner
Joined Eden:2016
Specialism: Executive Research
Anette Fink
Head of Research
Joined in 2021
Specialism: Executive Research
Sophie Wood
Research Partner
Joined Eden:2024
Specialism: Executive
Richard Macdonald CBE
Non Exec Chair
Joined in 2021

Summary

  • Feedback and Questions
  • Next steps

Case study

Non-Executive Chair
CHAP
Our Client: Crop Health and Protection is a unique, independent nexus between UK government, researchers and industry, CHAP builds innovation networks to identify and accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions to drive transformative change in sustainable crop productivity. Eden Search & Select were chosen as the right partner for the Non-Executive Chair search

Our Head of Research and Managing Director carried out an extensive consultation process with the retiring Chair, CEO and six Non-Exec Directors to create a clear shared vison for the character, values and skills required for the role. Despite the challenges of the ‘Covid Lockdown’ during the search, Eden delivered a detailed shortlist of six highly qualified candidates for the project with all candidates invited for video interview. After an extensive search and interview process, CHAP appointed a very experienced executive and non-executive leader in the Food and AgriTech industries

The result:

 “We would like to commend Eden for the quality of its work in support of CHAP”, said Dr Andrew Swift Chair of the Nomination Committee, “ the Committee found it easy to work with the Eden team, who delivered the brief professionally and to time and budget during peculiar times”.

Case study

Principal Scientist
Fera Science
Fera Science is a global leader in research and supports the development of the agri-food supply chain. Building on shared recent successes and the appointment of a Growth Director and Head of Ecotoxicology, Eden was asked to support the search for a focused Principal Scientist with a brief to build strong relationships between research, academia and industry.

Working side-by-side with Fera Science, a target list of more than 100 individuals was created and this consisted of large multi-national companies as well as research-driven SMEs. In addition, in partnership, a detailed brief was generated to be shared with prospective candidates which sought to give further insight into the business as well as the strategic plan for this role.

The result:

Following a detailed assessment with each candidate, we selected 6 individuals for interview. Through our coaching, support and close collaboration we were able to successfully offer and appoint a Principal Scientist to commence a role in January 2022.

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.

Eden Search

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.
info@edensearch.co.uk www.edensearch.co.uk