CPL Executive Search: Headhunters for Ingredients and Related Sectors

CPL Executive Search

Deep industry insights, rigorous analysis, proprietary analytics and established networks of thirty-five years.

CPL Executive Search

Deep industry insights, rigorous analysis, proprietary analytics and established networks of thirty-five years.

CPL Executive Search

Bespoke Retained Executive Search Services for Food Ingredients, Animal Health & Nutrition, Human Health & Nutrition, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences

CPL Executive Search specialises in exclusive retained executive search for the Food Ingredients, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health & Nutrition (e.g. Feed Additives), Life Sciences, Human Health & Nutrition (e.g. Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements) and Personal Care & Cosmetics industries.

Established in 1987, we utilise the industry knowledge, experience and expertise built up over the last 35 years. Our client base is global with a focus on Europe and North America.

Our recruitment services cover a range of industry sectors and we are specialists in providing senior personnel in technical, commercial and managerial roles.

CPL Executive Search is part of the CPL Scientific Group and has a sister organisation, CPL Business Consultants, which helps companies make strategic decisions for market entry, growth, technologies and M&A transactions. The resulting knowledge base and global network is significant.

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Sector Expertise

Animal Health

Food Ingredients

Health & Nutrition

Life Sciences

Personal Care & Cosmetics

Pharmaceuticals

Example Searches

General Manager, Natural Food Ingredients

Protein Technology Expert

Production Manager – Food Colours and Ingredients

Technical Sales Manager – Functional Food and Nutraceuticals

Commercial Manager – Wine Ingredients, Southern Europe

Business Development Manager, Speciality Feed Ingredients

Moving to a new company always involves a bit of risk. CPL has an extensive knowledge of the nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industry and key players in the industry. This reassured me that the company I was

considering moving to was a start-up that has traction in the industry as well as a strong reputation. CPL was the consummate professional throughout the entire process, constantly vetting both the company and me to ensure the fit was perfect for both parties. The company went above and beyond the standard recruiting process in addressing my need and being available when questions arose. CPL has been on both sides of the executive search process and draws on this experience in every interaction to ensure the discussions are clear and progress smoothly. The best executive search experience I have had in my 20+ years in life sciences.

CPL Executive Search provided highly professional support, intensive preparation and new ways for me to think about my career and how to articulate myself successfully during the interview phase. CPL provided excellent information on the prospective company and crucial insights regarding the role and company culture. A huge thank you to CPL Executive Search!

CPL was very professional at all times, providing always a very constructive atmosphere, which was and is based on trust. Overall CPL invested a lot in me, documenting my personal information well, and organising the transfer between companies, with deep feedback which has induced positive effects for my next appointments.

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