Executive search. New York based.
From our New York HQ, we support high-growth and global consumer brands and PE/VC investors with senior hiring across functions and markets. .
One sector. Many moments of change.
Our track record is built on working with global consumer brands across multiple disciplines, geographies and functions. We partner with founders, private equity and venture-backed businesses, and established international groups as they build teams, enter new markets and strengthen leadership. Our work can also support purpose-led and B Corp businesses as they scale.
For New York businesses, that means local leadership recruitment backed by international sector knowledge. We define what success in the role requires, map the relevant market and approach leaders directly, including those who are not actively looking.
Leadership expertise across the functions that drive growth.
We recruit across C-suite, VP, Executive Director and senior leadership levels in the following functions.
Global brands. Searches across markets and functions.
Our experience spans international consumer brands, high-growth businesses and investor partnerships. These case studies reflect that wider work, including selected US appointments and cross-border market mapping.
Global brand partnershipSol de Janeiro
Our wider partnership with the global beauty brand has spanned leadership and specialist appointments across functions and international markets, including a Creative Director appointment in New York.
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International footwear brandECCO
Our work with ECCO includes a freelance Creative Director appointment in New York, within the global footwear brand’s wider creative needs.
Discuss a creative leadership hire
PE/VC partnershipImbiba
Jon Cooper has supported Imbiba with searches for roles across its portfolio, interpreting briefs and presenting relevant, high-quality candidates. Imbiba invests primarily in UK and Ireland consumer-facing businesses.
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Investor partnershipPiper Private Equity
Our partnership spans nine CFO and Finance Director appointments for consumer portfolio businesses across wellness, technology, hospitality, fitness and consumer products.
Explore the case studyLeadership for the investment journey.
The needs of a portfolio company change as it grows. A first senior finance hire, a VP to open a new market and an executive to guide a business through transformation each call for a different profile.
We work with investors and management teams to define that profile, headhunt the relevant market and approach people with the experience and judgement to deliver. Our consumer specialism helps us assess strategic capability and fit with the company’s stage, culture and ambition.
Permanent, interim & fractional
Executive search for long-term appointments, alongside interim and fractional leadership options when a business needs senior expertise for a defined period or transition.
Direct headhunting, built around your brief.
Know the business
We clarify what the hire must achieve, the leadership context and the qualities that matter most.
Map the market
We identify relevant leaders across consumer brands and adjacent sectors, including people outside the active job market.
Approach directly
We engage potential leaders individually, then assess their track record, judgment, motivation and fit. Psychometric testing is available where appropriate.
See it through
We maintain clear communication through interviews, offer and onboarding, with discretion throughout confidential searches.
Support beyond the executive team.
Consumer Exec focuses on C-suite, VP, Executive Director and senior leadership appointments. Through our sister business, Consumer Additions, clients can also access recruitment support for specialist and mid-level roles across the consumer sector.
Discover Consumer AdditionsBuilding a consumer leadership team in New York or beyond?
Whether you are appointing a US-based executive, developing an international team or strengthening a portfolio company, we would welcome a confidential conversation about what the business needs next.