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“We chose to work with Cook because we wanted a more custom approach, and we wanted a process that was specific to our needs. I have worked with search firms before, both as a client and candidate, and I believe Cook has a much more hands-on approach to executive search, not cookie-cutter like most of the big firms. In this particular situation, we required a mix of entrepreneurial skills and high-process orientation. In the end, we had a very strong set of candidates, and we couldn’t be happier with our selection. I would not hesitate to work with Cook again.”
-Paul Block, President and CEO, Merisant

"I was impressed with how quickly my consultant tuned into our needs and understood our culture. This led him to identify a candidate that represented the exact skills and personal characteristics we were looking for."
- Dr. Zachary S. Wochok, CEO, PGP International, a division of Associated British Foods

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Food and Beverage

The Food and Beverage Practice is one of the most established and specialized areas of expertise at Cook Associates Executive Search.  We are proud of our long standing involvement with this industry, evidenced by the fact that, from our company's inception, Cook Associates has had consultants with a concentrated specialty in Food and Beverage Executive Search.

Consultant Expertise:
Our specialized industry focus not only allows us to understand the trends and developments of the industry as a whole, but also to determine the unique needs and issues experienced by the specific sectors of the food and beverage industry.  We have successfully worked with, and completed, search assignments for companies in:

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Bakery products
  • Candy and snacks
  • Dairy products
  • Food ingredients
  • Grain and milling
  • Meat, poultry and seafood
  • Pet foods
  • Processed foods
  • Produce

Our Food and Beverage Practice partners with companies of all sizes and ownership types and includes search expertise for C-level assignments as well as for the heads of all functional disciplines. 

Strategic Approach:
Since Cook Associates has a focused and dedicated search practice for the food and beverage industry, we can understand and anticipate the many changes taking place in the industry today.  This enables us to identify and partner with the leading companies and executives which drive this change.

Our search process is driven by a rigorous analysis of all target candidates against the success criteria established for the position.  We begin each search with a methodical and disciplined approach, utilizing our comprehensive search process, the latest information gathering tools, and our highly developed industry network.  Throughout the search, we continually evaluate candidates and conduct extensive interviews and referencing to ensure both skill set and cultural fit for our clients.