Q2 Consumer Placement Highlights

David Cech

Senior Vice President & Principal

Chief Executive Officer for an International Frozen Italian Foods Manufacturer

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and financial performance of the organization, with a mandate to accelerate profitable growth, strengthen market position, and enhance shareholder value. This executive will oversee all functional areas of the business, drive commercial and operational excellence, and lead the organization through both organic and inorganic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader with at least 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, including time in a senior executive role with a track record of scaling businesses and delivering results in B2B and foodservice channels. Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, and multi-functional leadership is essential.

Chief Operating Officer for a Family-Owned Leader in Greenhouse Produce

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, plays a critical role in driving the company’s growth strategy and operational excellence. With P&L accountability across the business, including oversight of joint ventures, the COO leads a senior leadership team to deliver profitable growth and expand market share in core geographies and new markets. The role involves aligning with the CEO on strategic priorities, implementing processes to achieve business objectives, and fostering global alignment within the vertically integrated business. By combining deep operational expertise with strategic vision, the COO strengthens the company’s position in the global food industry while honoring its entrepreneurial culture and legacy.

Chief Operating Officer for a Family-Owned Consumer Goods Company

 
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT, and Human Resources, with a mandate to drive growth, evolve go-to-market strategies, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Partnering closely with the CEO and executive team, this leader will shape and execute a roadmap that strengthens operational discipline, adapts to changing market dynamics, and positions the company for long-term success. A key focus will be modernizing the organization’s engagement with consumers, customers, and distribution partners to unlock top- and bottom-line growth. The ideal candidate will bring at least 20 years of experience, including 10 years leading commercial teams, preferably within the consumer packaged goods industry. Strong general management skills, a deep understanding of regulated markets, and potential for CEO succession are highly desired.

Chief Marketing Officer for a Global Consumer Healthcare Company

 
The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is a key senior executive responsible for shaping and executing the region’s marketing strategy to drive profitable growth and innovation. This role leads a high-performing team and oversees all major marketing initiatives, including category and portfolio strategy, brand stewardship and equity, performance marketing, and digital/social media strategy. The CMO is also charged with advancing creative excellence, agency management, and commercial analytics, while partnering closely with R&D to inform innovation strategy.

Chief Commercial Officer for a Private Equity-Backed Pet Food Manufacturer

 
The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) leads the development and execution of strategic plans to drive growth in net sales, margins, and EBITDA. Overseeing sales, marketing, business development, and R&D, the CCO establishes clear, measurable processes to deliver results and expand the company’s presence across private label, co-manufacturing, branded, and D2C channels. This customer-facing role involves nurturing existing partnerships while building new relationships across retail, eCommerce, and club channels. The CCO collaborates with the leadership team to innovate product offerings, analyze market trends, and create go-to-market strategies that align with consumer demands. Additionally, this role fosters a mission-driven, customer-focused culture, ensuring organizational agility and scaling the business for sustainable growth.

Head of IT Operations for a Food Ingredients Supplier

 
The Head of IT Operations is responsible for building and advancing the organization’s technology infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence, and safeguarding systems from cyber threats. This leader will oversee the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies, lead incident response efforts, and manage awareness programs to protect company assets. In addition to guiding secure network and data center migrations, the role will transform IT operations by implementing frameworks such as ITSM and CMDB, establishing lifecycle management, and optimizing help desk processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience leading IT initiatives in collaboration with business stakeholders, with a strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and infrastructure operations. Proven success driving IT transformation in mid-sized environments is essential.

Senior Vice President, Finance for a Food Ingredients Supplier

 
The Senior Vice President, Finance is a key member of the Executive Committee and serves as a strategic business partner to the CEO, providing financial leadership to support the company’s continued growth and operational excellence. This executive will oversee all aspects of financial planning and analysis, treasury, accounting, tax, audit, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, while also managing relationships with shareholders and lenders. A critical focus of the role is delivering accurate, timely financial data to enable sound decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of financial leadership experience in complex, manufacturing-based companies, with a proven track record of driving business results through analytical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic insight. Experience working in lean environments, interfacing with boards and lenders, and leading high-performing finance teams is essential.

Vice President of Human Resources for a Producer of Value-Added Protein Products

The Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for aligning the organization’s human capital strategy with its broader business goals, leading a comprehensive HR function that supports talent development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement. This executive will oversee workforce planning, culture building, and the execution of HR programs across all functional areas, ensuring a skilled, compliant, and empowered workforce. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least five years leading teams in a manufacturing-based environment, preferably in the food or protein sector, with strong generalist expertise across the full employee lifecycle. SHRM-CP or PHR certification is required; SHRM-SCP or SPHR is highly preferred.