THE HIGH TOUCH BLOG
Please stay up to date on our latest blogs about the art of interim search and interviews with the most inspirational executives in the business of agro-food and FMCG.
Leadership in Transition: What Agrifood Really Needs Now
The executive team is the engine that turns future vision into reality. Whether it's scaling up circular supply chains, implementing AI in logistics, or building consumer trust through transparent communication — the people at the top determine the direction and pace of transformation. Aligning leadership with these strategic shifts is not a luxury, but a prerequisite for future-proof success. The Need for Transformation Digital innovations such as AI, IoT-driven supply chains, and blockchain for [...]
Leadership in Transition: What Agrifood Really Needs Now
The executive team is the engine that turns future vision into reality. Whether it's scaling up circular supply chains, implementing AI in logistics, or [...]
Wilko in Conversation with Julie van der Sla on Leadership Selection and Executive Search Risks
We were having coffee, Julie and I — she had just returned from a visit to a tomato processing plant in Spain, and I [...]
The Right Leaders for a Changing Sector
Balancing Sector Expertise and External Innovation in Leadership Appointments The agri-food sector is under increasing pressure to adapt rapidly to a more complex playing [...]
Driving ESG and Sustainability Leadership at Board and Executive Level
The agri-food sector is facing growing scrutiny when it comes to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to ensuring [...]
The Evolving Role of the PE-Backed CEO: Strategic Operator or Visionary Transformer?
Expectations of CEOs in private equity-backed companies are evolving rapidly. Where firms once focused primarily on operational efficiency and cost control, they now increasingly [...]
Building the Portfolio C-Suite: Why the CFO Still Makes or Breaks Results
Among all C-suite hires in private equity-backed companies, the Chief Financial Officer remains the most critical, especially in the early post-acquisition phase. While the [...]