We have 930k+ consumer leaders in our global talent network.
From groundbreaking entrepreneurs to transformative executives, we place innovators across all functional areas and consumer sectors:
- Apparel & Luxury
- Consumer Products
- Consumer Services
- Omnichannel Retail
- Sports, Media & Entertainment
- Tech Platforms
- Travel, Hospitality & Lifestyle Services
By the numbers
3300+
3400+
We have engaged with more than 83,000 candidates in the last 12 months. Here’s a sampling of our successful placements.
Functional Expertise
Expert Consumer Recruiters
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Todd Zangrillo managing director, head of the CeO, BoarD, CONSUMER AND LONGEVITY practices New York
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Shella Abe managing director, head of the Consumer Practice New York
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Kristin Godfrey managing director, head of the Consumer Practice Los Angeles
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Linsay Trueman managing director, head of the Consumer practice London
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Ben O’Reilly managing director, HEAD OF The GO-TO-MARKET PRACTICE Los Angeles
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Tim McDonald Founder, managing director and head of the CEO and BoarD Practices Philadelphia (HQ)
Insights
Frequently Asked Questions
What consumer sectors does True Search’s executive search practice serve?
True Search’s Consumer Practice spans apparel and luxury, consumer products and services, omnichannel retail, sports, media and entertainment, tech platforms, and travel, hospitality, and lifestyle services.
What types of executive roles does True Search place within the consumer industry?
True Search places leaders across a wide range of functions, including Board members, CEOs, Presidents, and executives in marketing, finance, merchandising, digital, supply chain, technology, HR, and sales.
Does True Search conduct board-level and CEO searches for consumer companies?
Yes, True Search has dedicated practices for both CEO and Board of Directors placements, led by managing directors with deep expertise in these roles.
What functional areas of expertise does True Search bring to consumer executive search?
True Search’s functional expertise covers go-to-market, finance, product and technology, supply chain and operations, people and talent, diversity, and risk and compliance, among others.
How does True Search’s Consumer Practice support clients across geographies?
True Search has managing directors leading the consumer practice across major international markets, enabling support for both domestic and cross-border leadership mandates.
What kinds of companies have True Search placed consumer executives with?
True Search has completed placements with a broad range of consumer brands, from luxury fashion houses and global retailers to digital platforms, hospitality companies, and emerging consumer startups.
Why do consumer companies return to True Search for multiple searches?
Clients return to True Search for ongoing access to talent insights, deep industry knowledge, and a nuanced understanding of the consumer talent ecosystem that supports each stage of their growth.
How can a company start a consumer executive search with True Search?
You can connect with True Search’s team directly through the website’s hiring form or by reaching out to one of the managing directors who leads the Consumer Practice.