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Expert Executive Search for Agribusiness & Fresh Produce

Examples of specialist, technical, and leadership search assignments across international fresh produce and agribusiness markets.

Commercial & Leadership

Commercial Director
Managing Director
Head of Sales
Category Director
General Manager

Technical, Operations & Supply Chain

Global Technical Director
Operations Manager
Packhouse Manager
Technical Manager
Supply Chain Director

Growing & Agronomy

Head Grower
Agronomist
Farm Manager
Production Manager
Crop Specialist

Breeding & Innovation

Breeder
R&D Manager
Plant Scientist
Post-Harvest Specialist
Innovation Lead

Seedling In Hand
Farm Irrigation System
Fresh Raspberries Display
Rows of green plants in a modern agribusiness greenhouse

The Search Process

A specialist, research-led approach focused on identifying and securing leadership and specialist talent across fresh produce and agribusiness.

01
Discovery & Briefing

Understanding the role, business, culture, and long-term hiring objectives.

02
Research & Mapping

Identifying relevant markets, competitor businesses, and specialist international talent pools.

03
Direct Search & Engagement

Discreet outreach and engagement with targeted candidates through a relationship-led approach.

04
Assessment & Shortlist

Evaluating capability, sector fit, motivations, and long-term suitability.

05
Interview & Offer

Managing interview coordination, feedback, and offer negotiations.

06
Transition & Onboarding

Supporting interview coordination, feedback, and offer negotiations.

International Reach

Red Chili Peppers

Supporting specialist and leadership hiring across international fresh produce and agribusiness markets.

Over the years, Jenny Bedford has supported searches and built relationships across more than 15 countries within the fresh produce and agribusiness sectors, helping businesses access specialist talent beyond local markets through a relationship focused approach.

Experience Across

UK • Netherlands • Spain • Germany • Italy • Mexico • Peru • Chile • South Africa • UAE

Markets Supported

Breeding • Growers • AgTech • Greenhouse • Export • Supply Chain • Commercial & Leadership

Search Expertise

International Search • Specialist International Talent • Specialist Appointments • Leadership Hiring

Specialist Search Solutions

Washing Fresh Olives

Specialist retained search and international talent solutions across the global fresh produce and agribusiness sectors.

Retained Search

Structured retained search support for specialist and leadership appointments across international fresh produce and agribusiness markets.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET MAPPING

Research led market mapping and talent identification across specialist international markets and hard to reach talent pools.

SPECIALIST TALENT ACCESS

Targeted introductions through international networks, sector relationships, and specialist market knowledge.

Specialist search support built around international sector understanding, trusted relationships, and long term hiring success.

Ready to discuss a requirement?

Verde Connect supports specialist and leadership hiring across global fresh produce and agribusiness markets through a discreet, research led, and relationship focused approach tailored to each business.

Enquiries: jenny@verdeconnect.co.uk

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