The most dynamic and assertive Consumer sector businesses have accelerated their development plans in the last 6 months - if one uses activity in the exec search market as a barometer. Indeed, Drayton have enjoyed a particularly strong period, partnering with an array of ambitious businesses across a range of categories.
The way we execute a mandate has certainly evolved to fit the times, creating greater efficiencies on one hand, but the reduction in 'personal contact' in a process needs careful management. Ensuring both parties, individual and company, build a deep and open understanding of each other is essential.
M&A activity seems set to keep growing, which will further fuel changes to senior leadership teams, pre and post deal.
Great people will continue to be in demand by great businesses. Here are just a few examples of what has been keeping the Drayton team busy....
VP Quality Ambient Food business Operations Director PE backed Petfood business Head of Quality and Food Safety Blue-chip Food business Managing Director Iconic £150m branded Food business General Manager High growth branded Food business Managing Director International £100m Home Textile business Sales Director High growth Healthy Snacking business Managing Director Build to rent Development company EMEA Marketing Director Global Food corporation VP Quality Plant based, global start up Marketing Director Food to Go brand CFO PE backed international start-up Leisure concept Deputy CFO PE backed, international FMCG manufacturer Digital Director Large PE backed, FMCG manufacturing business Group Operations Director Fast-growing international Fresh Produce business Chief Commercial Officer Publicly listed Home Improvements business Quality Director Global European Footwear brand Head of Materials Global Footwear manufacturer Multi-role brief 8 x Commercial roles for a Wine & Spirits business Head of Design Global outdoor Performance Apparel company .....