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Eden Search

An Introduction to Eden & IGD

Eden Search

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.

  • 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
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Food and Drink
Food and Drink
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 - Key Facts

  • 71 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.
Non-ExecutiveDirector Chair ManagingDirector CommercialDirector FinanceDirector TechnicalDirector OperationsDirector Supply ChainDirector

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

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

Strategic Partnerships

  • Embedded in
    leadership team
  • Shaping the
    people strategy
  • Delivering continuous
    results

Exclusive, long-term, strategic partnerships, providing clients with bespoke executive search capabilities required to achieve their long term commercial objectives.

Why Eden

  • Active brand ambassador in the market
  • Daily talent conversations
  • Deliver competitive talent advantage
  • Confidentiality and discretion
  • Embedded in
    leadership team
  • Shaping the
    people strategy
  • Delivering
    continuous results

Track record

  • 33
    candidates engaged every month
  • 2.4
    candidates presented and introduced to Agrovista each month
  • 1in3
    candidates presented are offered a role
  • 1in5
    candidates presented accept a role

Track record

  • 33
    candidates engaged every month
  • 2.4
    candidates presented and introduced to Agrovista each month
  • 1in3
    candidates presented are offered a role
  • 1in5
    candidates presented accept a role
Our search approach

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
Pilgrims
Managing Director
Location UK
Dyson Farming
Managing Director
Commercial Director
Location UK
Carr's Group
Managing Director – Caltech
Managing Director – Carrs Billington
Technical Director – Caltech
Feed Director – Carrs Billington
Location UK
Barfoots
Chair
Managing Director
Commercial Director
Operations Director
Location UK
Cawood
Group CEO
Chief Finance Officer
Technical & Operations Director
Location UK

References

Gillian Dixon
Group HR Director
Victor Esquivel
European President
David Frost
Organisational Development Director
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 Limited (Dyson Family Office) and the Chair and Interim MD of Dyson Farming, 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.
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 Limited (Dyson Family Office) and the Chair and Interim MD of Dyson Farming, 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 Approach

After these consultations it was clear the Board wanted a Managing Director the lead Dyson Farming to be recognised as a force for good in British agriculture, strive to be the “best in class” in all that it does and position itself as a leader in using new technology and innovation, where possible leverage any synergies from the Dyson Group.
Our Research Partner and Managing Director led an extensive search process targeting and engaging with the very best current and emerging leaders in the agribusiness and food manufacturing industry both in the UK and internationally. This search engaged with over 96 possible candidates across 3 continents conducting over 20 interviews to filter down to a shortlist of 6 recommended candidates with an additional 2 candidates highlighted for consideration given their strength. The selection panel agreed to meet all 8 candidates (3 from overseas).

The Result

After this extensive global search and selection process which included video interviews, farm visits and 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.

Our Approach

After these consultations it was clear the Board wanted a Managing Director the lead Dyson Farming to be recognised as a force for good in British agriculture, strive to be the “best in class” in all that it does and position itself as a leader in using new technology and innovation, where possible leverage any synergies from the Dyson Group.
Our Research Partner and Managing Director led an extensive search process targeting and engaging with the very best current and emerging leaders in the agribusiness and food manufacturing industry both in the UK and internationally. This search engaged with over 96 possible candidates across 3 continents conducting over 20 interviews to filter down to a shortlist of 6 recommended candidates with an additional 2 candidates highlighted for consideration given their strength. The selection panel agreed to meet all 8 candidates (3 from overseas).

The Result

After this extensive global search and selection process which included video interviews, farm visits and 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.

Pilgrims
Managing Director

Case study

Pilgrim’s UK is one of the flagship food businesses in the UK and part of Pilgrims Pride which also own Moy Park and Pilgrims Food Masters. After a competitive pitch process, Pilgrim’s UK VP HR and CEO selected Eden as a suitable search partner to find their new Agriculture Director, a highly complex role sitting on the executive board and leading the agriculture business unit, which is the largest high welfare pork production businesses in the UK. Due to the scale of the complexities of this vertically integrated business, Eden and Pilgrim’s UK worked extensively to define a clear brief and candidate profile for one of the most unique positions in UK fresh food production.
Pilgrim’s UK is one of the flagship food businesses in the UK and part of Pilgrims Pride which also own Moy Park and Pilgrims Food Masters. After a competitive pitch process, Pilgrim’s UK VP HR and CEO selected Eden as a suitable search partner to find their new Agriculture Director, a highly complex role sitting on the executive board and leading the agriculture business unit, which is the largest high welfare pork production businesses in the UK. Due to the scale of the complexities of this vertically integrated business, Eden and Pilgrim’s UK worked extensively to define a clear brief and candidate profile for one of the most unique positions in UK fresh food production.

Our Approach

Having understood the specific nature of this brief, Eden’s Head of Research and Managing Director conducted a detailed mapping and identification process to target and engage with relevant individuals across the food retail, fresh food production and commodity feed industries. This identified 83 individuals across these sectors, finally narrowing down a shortlist of 6 outstanding industry leaders that Pilgrims UK were delighted to meet.

The Result

Pilgrim’s UK and Eden worked collaboratively to design a confidential, multiple stage interview and assessment process, which led to the successful appointment of Barney Kay, previously of Sainsbury’s where he was the Head of Agriculture, overseeing agriculture, aquaculture, and horticulture.

Our Approach

Having understood the specific nature of this brief, Eden’s Head of Research and Managing Director conducted a detailed mapping and identification process to target and engage with relevant individuals across the food retail, fresh food production and commodity feed industries. This identified 83 individuals across these sectors, finally narrowing down a shortlist of 6 outstanding industry leaders that Pilgrims UK were delighted to meet.

The Result

Pilgrim’s UK and Eden worked collaboratively to design a confidential, multiple stage interview and assessment process, which led to the successful appointment of Barney Kay, previously of Sainsbury’s where he was the Head of Agriculture, overseeing agriculture, aquaculture, and horticulture.

Contact details

Eden Search

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