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      Cowen Partners Executive Search is a premier CPG executive search firm that delivers extraordinary results and value by connecting today’s companies and decision-makers with top-tier leadership talent.

       

      Retail & CPG Executive Search - Retail & CPG Recruiters - Cowen PartnersOur CPG executive recruiters have deep expertise in the consumer goods industry, with a strong understanding of market trends, niche sectors, consumer behavior, supply chain dynamics, and brand growth strategies.

       

      As a top executive recruitment team across the U.S. and globally, our CGP recruiters have successfully partnered with VC-backed startups, private equity firms, public corporations, and pre-IPO companies to place leaders who drive innovation, operational excellence, and revenue growth.

       

      Our clients come to us when consumer goods leadership directly impacts their growth trajectory. We respond with senior partner-led searches, access to executives that other firms never reach, and evaluation processes that predict success. Whether you need FMCG leadership, nutrition executives, or recreational goods specialists, we deliver leaders who drive measurable results.

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        Recruiting Leaders for Retail and Consumer Brands

        Cowen Partners is a retained executive search firm advising boards, CEOs, and investors on C-suite and senior leadership recruitment for private equity–backed, founder-led, and Fortune 500 companies. The firm is ranked among the Top 100 Executive Search Firms by Forbes, Business Insider, and Hunt Scanlon.

         

        Search engagements are led by senior partners and supported by total market access to proven executive talent. Through a rigorous search process, Cowen Partners delivers qualified candidate slates in 21 days from kickoff.

         

        The firm has completed more than 500 executive placements nationwide and maintains a 99% candidate retention rate.

        CPG Executive Search by Role

        Our CPG and FMCG clients are typically $10 million to $5 billion in revenue.

        Successful placements span the entire C-Suite and all high-level leadership roles, including (but not limited to) the following.

        CPG CLIENTS

        CPG Executive Recruiters for All Sectors

        Our CPG executive recruiters specialize in highly specific searches and recruiting engagements across every major metro in the U.S. and globally.

        Sector-specific CPG recruiting has spanned niches and roles that include (but are not limited to) the following.

        • Retail executive search & recruitment
        • Consumer executive search & consumer products recruiting
        • FMCG executive search
        • Nutrition executive search
        • Recreational goods executive search
        • Luxury goods executive search
        • Packaging and consumer packaged goods

        Consumer Goods Executive Search Examples

        Sourcing exceptional talent and maximizing our clients’ ROI are just some of the reasons why the retail executive search recruiters at Cowen Partners are known for excellence.

        Here is a closer look at some of our most recent placements in the retail and consumer goods executive search space.

        Outdoor Sportwear

        Outdoor Sportwear

        Recruited an eCommerce, retail, and industry-experienced VP of Marketing and Demand Generation for a well-known sportswear brand.

        International Tax Director

        International Tax Director

        Successfully placed a dual passport, Israeli, Hebrew speaking Director of Tax at the world’s largest eCommerce company.

        eCommerce Nutrition

        eCommerce Nutrition

        Retained to find a chief operating officer (COO), CFO, Marketing Manager, and SEO Manager by a fastest growing Inc. 5000 CPG company in the eCommerce, weight loss, and nutrition space located.

        eCommerce

        eCommerce

        Rebuilt the finance function for a well-known $600M venture capital-owned eCommerce company with headquarters in Seattle WA, including CFO, Corporate Controller, Tax Director, and Accounting Manager.

        Consumer Services

        Consumer Services

        Retained by a $400m consumer services company to recruit a Chief Technology Officer to provide advanced integration and communication of 600+ locations and digital customer acquisition.

        Beverage

        Beverage

        Recruited an industry-experienced Corporate Controller and Chief Marketing Officer for the fastest-growing, private equity-backed premium water brand in the United States.

        Retail

        Retail

        Engaged to find a Chief Audit Officer with BIG 4, SOX, and retail experience for a $16B publicly traded luxury retailer.

        Packaging

        Packaging

        Built out the USA sales team for an international recycled packaging company by headhunting industry experienced account executives with existing client portfolios.

        CPG Executive Search in All 50 States

        Our hands-on CPG executive recruiters have experience working with VC, private equity, public, pre-IPO companies. We also work with ESOPs in retail, grocery, and consumer goods nationwide. Successful placements span the entire C-Suite – CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and include vice president sales, general counsel, and other director-level leadership roles.

         

        Learn how our consumer goods executive search firm delivers top talent, no matter the need, through our industry-leading research and resources.

         

        Discover the strategy that made Cowen Partners Executive Search a leader among the nation’s best executive search firms in New York, Boston, Anchorage, Portland, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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        TESTIMONIALS

        You succeeded where many others failed; we are grateful for your key role in helping us hire a great ...

        CEO Healthcare

        I can’t believe you found someone so fast, yes we want them to ...

        CFO Bank

        I’m really impressed by all the qualified candidates, thank you so ...

        SVP Chief People Officer

        I wanted to let you know we are very happy with your services, she has been great for us. Thank you for this ...

        CFO Credit Union

        I really appreciate your help finding someone for me and hope our paths cross again. I would definitely consider using you for a new search if I should have one. It was really easy to work with ...

        CFO Software Company

        Even after less than two months, it’s clear she is extremely well qualified and an excellent long term addition to our staff. We are very pleased to have her. Thanks for all the work you did to help make this ...

        CEO Real Estate Company

        You are adamant in your search. I don’t think we have ever had a headhunter/recruiter so diligent on seeking out candidates as you ...

        VP HR Seafood Company

        You did what you said you’d do and I appreciate that, let me know if you ever need a ...

        CEO Specialty Pharmacy

        We have never seen this much activity from a recruiter ...

        VP Talent Acquisition

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