Q2 Consumer & Retail Placement Highlights

Ashley Saunders

Vice President & Principal

Chief Technology and Platform Officer for a $10B+ Global Consumer Goods Company

The Chief Technology and Platform Officer is responsible for setting and executing the long-term vision for the global technology enterprise, overseeing all corporate, distribution, commercial, and customer-facing systems. This executive will lead the development of a modern, data-driven technology infrastructure that drives innovation, enhances operational performance, and enables enterprise-wide digital transformation. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of IT leadership experience, including a strong track record of leading technology transformations in global environments, driving strategic innovation, and managing cross-functional teams through growth and change.

Chief Financial Officer for a Global Professional Services Company

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the organization, including financial strategy, planning, reporting, and risk management. This role partners closely with the CEO and board to drive sustainable growth, optimize capital allocation, and ensure strong financial governance and compliance. The CFO leads the finance function to provide insightful analysis that supports strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and value creation across the business. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior financial leadership experience, a proven ability to manage complex financial operations, and strong skills in investor relations, capital markets, and performance management.

Chief Operating Officer for a Publicly-Traded Multi-Billion Dollar Retailer

 
The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for transforming and executing a highly complex, omni-channel supply chain strategy to drive operational excellence, accelerate growth, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This executive will lead the reinvention of end-to-end supply chain functions—including network integration, service level optimization, and cost efficiency—while ensuring seamless day-to-day execution. A key enterprise leader, this individual will partner closely with senior leadership to drive innovation, implement process discipline, and oversee critical technology upgrades that enable sustained competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of supply chain experience, including senior leadership roles in inventory management and large-scale transformation within omni-channel environments. Deep expertise in B2B and B2C channels, a track record of driving organizational change, and the ability to build strong, cross-functional teams in matrixed environments are essential.

Chief Human Resources Officer for a Specialty Retailer with Global Operations

 
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will be a strategic and influential member of the executive leadership team, responsible for transforming and leading the company’s human capital strategy to enable growth, performance, and cultural evolution. This executive will oversee the complete rebuild of the HR function, implementing programs that foster an inclusive, high-performance culture, develop leadership capabilities, and ensure organizational readiness to meet business objectives. The CHRO will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leaders, offering strategic counsel on the company’s most critical people issues. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership roles in both best-in-class and high-growth or transformational environments. Experience outside of HR, as well as a proven ability to influence through vision, innovation, and business partnership, is highly valued.

Chief Marketing Officer for an Extreme Value Retailer

 
The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving brand strategy, consumer engagement, and merchandising activation to support continued growth. Reporting to the President, this executive will lead efforts to strengthen brand awareness, increase customer traffic, and build basket size by highlighting the company’s unique value proposition and enhancing in-store presentation. The CMO will oversee high-performing marketing and communications teams while also building a new corporate merchandising capability to better support Independent Operators and deliver a compelling, customer-focused product offering. This role requires a collaborative, innovative leader who can balance strategic vision with execution, and who thrives in a fast-paced, consumer-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record in retail marketing and merchandising leadership, with a passion for driving growth, fostering team culture, and enhancing customer experience.

Senior Vice President, Supply Chain for a Family-Owned Leader in Greenhouse Produce

 
The Senior Vice President of Supply Chain is responsible for leading global procurement, purchasing, and category management, driving a low-cost, high-value supply chain that supports the company’s strategic goals. This executive will develop and execute sourcing strategies, strengthen vendor relationships, and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve cost, quality, and service. As a member of the executive leadership team, the role requires a strong strategic mindset with the ability to deliver operational results. The ideal candidate will have 15–20 years of broad supply chain experience, deep procurement expertise, and a clear understanding of how supply chain performance impacts financial outcomes. A collaborative, results-driven leadership style and experience in entrepreneurial or private equity-backed environments is essential.

Vice President, Human Resources for an Industry Leading Meat Processor & Manufacturer

 
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.

Vice President, Grocery Sales for a Family-Owned Sauce & Marinade Manufacturer

 
The Vice President, Grocery Sales is the strategic and operational leader of the Grocery and Alternative Channel sales organizations, responsible for executing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and driving revenue growth across retail channels. This executive will oversee a tiered account structure to optimize investment and performance, while streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and maintaining high standards of accountability. A key partner to both the sales team and the CEO, this role also plays a critical part in managing strategic customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of sales leadership experience within the CPG industry, with a strong track record in revenue growth, trade investment, and team management. Experience in high-growth environments and a deep understanding of retail dynamics are essential for success.

Vice President, Business Leader, Nutritional & Pet for a Vertically Integrated Harvesting & Processing Company

 
The Vice President, Business Leader, Nutritional & Pet is responsible for leading all commercial operations globally across the Nutritional and Pet categories, with full P&L accountability and oversight of sales, marketing, category management, and support functions including finance, supply chain, HR, and R&D. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this executive will drive the execution of the business unit’s strategic plan to defend market position, capitalize on growth opportunities, and enhance profitability through strong global alignment and innovative thinking. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of general management and commercial leadership experience in fast-moving consumer goods, including senior-level roles within the pet or nutritional sectors.

Vice President, Operations for an Industry Leading Meat Processor & Manufacturer

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for leading all manufacturing, warehousing, and related operational functions across multiple locations, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. This executive will drive the strategic and tactical execution of operational plans, champion a culture of continuous improvement, and accelerate value creation across the organization. Key priorities include achieving performance targets, enhancing operational effectiveness, and developing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of operational leadership experience, including five years at the executive level within food manufacturing—preferably in the protein sector—with a proven track record in driving operational transformation, cost optimization, and leading multi-site teams.