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Eden Search

An Introduction to Eden Search & Select

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
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

  • 100% of retained projects result in an offer.
  • 100% projects completed in the past 3 years are Director or Head of Level; 98% of those placed are still in role or have been promoted
  • 50% projects won in the last 6 months were International with focus on US and EU
  • We deliver above and beyond – locally and globally
Non-ExecutiveDirector Chair ManagingDirector CommercialDirector FinanceDirector TechnicalDirector OperationsDirector Supply ChainDirector

Recent projects

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
Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Location International
Agrovision
Vice President of Sales - North America
Managing Director - Europe
Location International
Agrial
Head of Farming
Location Essex
Dole
Managing Director - Italy
Managing Director - Holland
Group Sustainability Director
Location International
Barfoots
Chair
Commercial Director
Operations Director
Location South Coast
Carr's
Managing Director – Caltech
Managing Director – Carrs Billington
Technical Director – Caltech
Feed Director – Carrs Billington
Location UK
Dyson Farming
Managing Director
Commercial Director
Location Lincolnshire
Cawood
Group CEO
Chief Finance Officer
Technical & Operations Director
Location UK

References

David Fursdon
Chairman
David Frost
Oragnisational Development Director
Mario Caccamo
CEO
Steve Ellwood
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.

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 ( examples: Farm Africa; Fare Share; Emerging Leader’s program)
  • Connecting and mentoring industry leaders, facilitating idea and information share through our NED and leadership dinner program

Summary

  • Feedback and Questions
  • Next steps
FERA
Principal Scientist

Case study

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.
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.

The Approach

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.

Eden’s bespoke approach, consisting of engagement, understanding and listening, led to a longlist of 12 individuals who were all selected for thorough assessment.

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.

The Approach

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.

Eden’s bespoke approach, consisting of engagement, understanding and listening, led to a longlist of 12 individuals who were all selected for thorough assessment.

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.

CHAP
Non-Executive Chair

Case study

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 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.

The Approach:

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 Client Feedback:

 “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”.

The Approach:

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 Client Feedback:

 “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”.

Dyson Farming Ltd
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.
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.

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

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
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