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True’s Consumer Practice: Executive Search

The world’s preeminent partners in talent acquisition, True’s global Consumer Practice gives you unparalleled access to the highest impact executives. Our clients come back to True over the course of their lifecycle to access insights and a nuanced understanding of the talent ecosystem that will propel them to the next stage of growth.

True specializes in placing Board members, Presidents, CEOs, and Chief Executives of Operations, Creative Directors, Marketing, Finance, Merchandising, Consumer Experience, Digital, Supply Chain, Tech/Information, HR and Sales. Our clients consistently rate our service, industry intel, talent insights, functional acumen, and overall search experience an industry-best 9.2 out of 10.

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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+

COMPENSATION DATA POINTS FOR CONSUMER INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES

3400+

CONSUMER CONFIRMED SEARCHES BY TRUE

Expert Consumer Recruiters

  • Todd Zangrillo, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    Todd Zangrillo managing director, head of the CeO, BoarD AND CONSUMER practices New York
  • Shella Abe, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    Shella Abe managing director, head of the Consumer Practice New York
  • Kristin Godfrey, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    Kristin Godfrey managing director, head of the Consumer Practice Los Angeles
  • Linsay Trueman, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    Linsay Trueman managing director, head of the Consumer practice London
  • Ben O'Reilly, Executive Search, Managing Director.
    Ben O’Reilly managing director, HEAD OF The GO-TO-MARKET PRACTICE Los Angeles
  • Tim McDonald, Executive Search, Managing Director, Founder.
    Tim McDonald Founder, managing director and head of the CEO and BoarD Practices Philadelphia (HQ)
Frequently Asked Questions

What consumer sectors does True’s executive search practice serve?

True’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 place within the consumer industry?

True 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 conduct board-level and CEO searches for consumer companies?

Yes, True 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 bring to consumer executive search?

True’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’s Consumer Practice support clients across geographies?

True 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 placed consumer executives with?

True 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 for multiple searches?

Clients return to True 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?

You can connect with True’s team directly through the website’s hiring form or by reaching out to one of the managing directors who leads the Consumer Practice.

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