An Introduction to Eden & Agrimetrics

This is Eden

We are the only specialist board, executive and non-executive director search company focused across the food and drink supply chain globally.

Executive Search
Specialist Interim
Organisational Insight

Extensive industry experience, understanding and connections, locally and globally.
Commitment and passion for the sector is at the heart of everything we do
Make it personal

Our sectors

Vertically integrated across the Agri and Food ecosystem.

Connectivity/Transferable Skills/Knowledge Share/

Fresh produce

Fresh produce

Animal Health

Animal Health

Protein & Plant

Protein & Plant

Food Manufacturing

Food Manufacturing

Agribusiness

Agribusiness

Executive Search

We partner with clients on business critical projects which require us to challenge the brief, understand the intricacies of a project and deliver results.

Why Eden

Multiple Global Board level appointments in 3 years.
Unrivalled industry knowledge and expertise
100% of retained searches result in an offer.
98% of appointments remain in role for more than 3 years.

Recent projects

Specialist Interim

With the ever changing landscape of business, there are often occasions where your organisation needs specialist leadership talent to help transform or lead a business critical project.

Why Eden

Deep industry insights
Broad established network
Agility and efficiencies

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

Initial phase

01

Knowledge is power
Initial phase

02

Make it personal
Initial phase

03

All about the research
Initial phase

04

Assess the talent
Final phase

05

Present the shortlist
Final phase

06

Select the right talent
Final phase

07

Appointment
Final phase

08

Post project support

The initial phase

The final phase

01.

Knowledge is power

Culture, Skills, Values, Experience, Strategy, Personality

02.

Make it personal

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

03.

All about the research

Market talent mapping
Networking
Candidate brief generation

04.

Assess the talent

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

05.

Present the shortlist

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

06.

Select the right talent

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

07.

Appointment

Negotiating offer and supporting the candidate through the resignation process.

08.

Post project support

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

The benefits of our approach

Headhunt process

Talent identification beyond the most active

Ability to fully engage candidates

Confidence and discretion

Breadth of quality options presented

Quality & Efficiency

Ideal interview preparation for client

Quality filtering at an early stage

Deliver the best fit for the company and role

Our track record

NIAB

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chair

Location International

Agrovision

Vice President of Sales - North America
Managing Director - Europe

Location International

Total Produce

Managing Director – Italy
Managing Director - Netherlands
Business Development Director - UK

Location International

UPL

European Marketing Manager
Business Manager

Location International

Azotic

Scientific Agronomy Manager – USA
Global Production Head
Chief Agronomist

Location International

Carr's

Managing Director – Caltech
Managing Director – Carrs Billington
Technical Director – Caltech
Feed Director – Carrs Billington

Location UK

Fram Farmers

Chief Executive Officer
Non-Executive Director x 2

Location UK

Cawood

Group CEO
Chief Finance Officer
Technical & Operations Director

Location UK

References

Gillian Dixon

Group HR Director

David Frost

Oragnisational Development Director

Victor Esquivel

European President

Jim Godfrey

Chairman

Richard McDonald

Ex Chair

Lord Donald Curry

Chairman

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.

Summary

Feedback and Questions
Next steps

Dyson Farming

Managing Director

Case study

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.

The Result:

CHAP

Non Executive Chair

Case study

Eden Search & Select were chosen as the right partner with CHAP for the Non-Executive Chair search. The brief was clear. To find a shortlist of industry renowned, experienced Non-Executive Chairs to lead the Board and support the business as it strikes a balance between driving the commercialisation of CHAP capabilities as well as influence key stakeholders and provide the CHAP Executive with the resources and strategic clarity to succeed in accelerating its growth. The focus was on engaging with the best talent, be that in the UK or overseas.

Eden moved quickly to identify, screen, assess and validate a longlist of fifty candidates with the relevant experience and, importantly a passion for the impact of technology and desire to stimulate UK agricultural productivity.

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.

The Result:

After an extensive search and interview process, CHAP appointed a very experienced executive and non-executive leader in the Food and AgriTech industries with a strong blend of sector experience and personal commitment in supporting CHAP’s vision for the future.

The Result:

Contact details

Our offices

Oakgate House,
25 Market Place
Wetherby, LS22 6LQ

t. 0113 834 6634

33 St James Square
London
SW1Y 4JS

t. 0203 795 7735

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

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