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Leading nutritional products company

Southeast U.S.
Global Product Development Director

876 - This new position has been established to create and drive a disciplined product development process for a fast growing successful manufacturer of encapsulated nutritional products. Our client seeks a successful food or nutrition marketing professional with well-honed project management skills, international experience, and broad regulatory knowledge for this role.
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World leader in nutrient systems and custom designed premixes

Malaysia
Director of Sales, Asia Pacific

875 - The Director of Sales will develop and coordinate the sales strategy for the Asia Pacific business unit in accordance with the global corporate sales strategy. The successful candidate will build and maintain excellent relations within the Asian business community, develop key customer relationships, and position the business unit for sustained profitable business growth.
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Highly regarded international agricultural development program

Midwest U.S.
Vice President, International Development Division

874 - Our client seeks a successful international business leader who has, ideally, had experience with an international development organization. Prospective candidates will have lived and worked in the developing world, and will have a successful track record of creating business partnerships and alliances. The Vice President, International Development will lead efforts to increase connectivity between international development and the company’s commercial activities.
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International cooperative development organization

Washington, D.C.
President & CEO

873 - The President & CEO will be responsible for overall leadership of the organization and its service to member organizations both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will be a proven value proposition and membership builder who knows how to forge consensus and bring focus and balance to an organization’s priorities. This position will report to the Board of Directors.
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Strong and growing agricultural membership association

Washington, D.C.
Vice President, Membership and Corporate Relations

872 - This position is responsible for the membership functions of the association, including achievement of goals for recruitment and retention, and designing and offering valued services to members. It also serves as a primary liaison to corporate partners. Membership recruitment, retention, engagement, services and sponsorship sales will be significant areas of focus.
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Developer of renewable energy crop feedstocks

Upper Midwest U.S.
Director of Business Development, Chemicals & Biofuels

871 - This position will be responsible to identify, assess and engage chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum companies to establish strategic partnerships based on converting the company's proprietary feedstock for the production of fine, specialty, and commodity chemicals, materials, and liquid transportation fuels. Business development efforts are to be focused on North America, with support of business development activities in Europe.
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Respected agricultural real estate investment manager

North America
Director of Asset Management

870 - The Director of Asset Management will manage a team responsible for property management relationships in the U.S., Australia and Canada for this company with more than $1 billion of agricultural real estate under management. Clients include public and corporate pension funds and corporate taxable investors.
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Innovator in rapid, on-farm diagnostics

Southeast U.S.
Vice President, Sales & Marketing

869 - This is an early-stage company designed to enhance the profitability of livestock production and ensure a safe, abundant supply of animal protein by developing a platform of rapid, on-farm diagnostics. The company seeks a Vice President, Sales and Marketing in preparation for launching its first product to be marketed directly to dairy producers.
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Emerging seed and breeding technology company

Middle East
Vice President, Sales and Marketing

868 - Vice President of Sales and Marketing will lead the development of infrastructure and hire a team to commercialize products for this early stage company focused on boosting crop productivity for sustainable agriculture. The successful candidate will have a track record of successful sales management for a global field crop seed company.
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Emerging seed and breeding technology company

Location is flexible
Non-Executive Director, Energy/Biofuels

867 - A seasoned energy/biofuels executive is needed to provide the board of directors with independent judgment, perspective and experience on the industry. The board seeks an individual who can bring his or her expertise and objectivity to bear on strategic issues facing the company and help provide access to important energy/biofuels industry contacts.
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Emerging seed and breeding technology company

Location is flexible
Non-Executive Director, Agronomic Seed

866 - A seasoned seed industry executive is needed to provide the board of directors with independent judgment, perspective and experience on field crop seed issues. The board seeks an individual who can bring his or her expertise and objectivity to bear on strategic issues facing the company and help provide access to important field crop seed industry contacts.
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Global nutrition company

Malaysia
General Manager, Asia Pacific Region

865 - The General Manager will lead the Asia Pacific business unit of this important global food ingredient company to develop and implement an aggressive expansion plan. The company seeks an entrepreneurial, hands-on leader who understands the multi-cultural customers in the region. This role will report to the President and have full operational and profit accountability. Candidates must have a record of successful growth in the region.
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Fast-growing snack foods producer

Mid-Atlantic U.S.
R & D/Technical Services Manager

864 - This newly created position is critical to the growth plans for this fast-growing producer of branded and private label snack foods. The company's dessert snacks are sold to consumers nationwide through multiple segments of the retail market. The R&D/Technical Services Manager will be responsible for new product concepts and will oversee the formulation, development, testing and scale-up of new products. This position will also lead processes to ensure the integrity and quality of products in every stage of production.
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Top ranking pork production company

Midwest U.S.
Director of Strategic Planning & Analysis

863 - Continued growth at this emerging industry leader necessitates a focus on developing tools and information to improve decision making at all levels of the company. The Director of Strategic Planning & Analysis will analyze operational trends, track organizational performance, and lead the business planning and budgeting process in conjunction with senior management at this closely held pork production company.
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Important agricultural equipment manufacturer

North America
Managing Director

862 - The Managing Director, North America will drive the business of a European manufacturer of agricultural equipment. The company seeks an experienced, commercially oriented leader with energy, vision, and business acumen to lead the successful turnaround of a North American business unit that has failed to realize its potential. The successful candidate will be supported to implement changes needed to improve business execution in North America.
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Major multinational fertilizer company

Southern France
Regional Marketing Director

858 - The Regional Marketing Director will be responsible for building and managing profitable fertilizer trading and marketing activities for customers and products in southern France. The company distributes, trades, and markets a large spectrum of products, and its production and distribution locations give it a significant competitive advantage. Successful candidates will have related experience in the agriculture value chain in France.
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Revolutionary global agricultural development program

Pacific Northwest U.S.
Senior Program Officer for Agricultural Research & Development, Crop Improvement

856 - The Senior Program Officer for Agricultural Research & Development, Crop Improvement will be responsible to identify and develop crop improvement projects worthy of grant support for a foundation that is working to break the cycles of hunger and poverty for the world's poorest people. This position will also manage current and new grants focused on R&D, and work to integrate these efforts with those of other program officers working on related market access and policy issues. Such projects will involve research and development of crops that are important to the poor in Africa and South Asia, including: maize, cassava, sorghum, ground nuts, yams, millet, cowpeas, beans, and sweet potatoes.
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Revolutionary global agricultural development program

Pacific Northwest U.S.
Senior Program Officer for Agricultural Development, Livestock

855 - The Senior Program Officer for Agricultural Development, Livestock will be responsible to identify and develop livestock projects relevant to small farmers for a foundation working to break the cycles of hunger and poverty in the world’s poorest people. This position will help develop and manage a portfolio of high-impact grants in the livestock area, and contribute to the identification and selection of research program partners. Qualified candidates will have a successful track record of working in multiple facets of the livestock value chain and possess significant private sector or consulting experience in the developing world.
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Fortune 500 diversified chemical company

Eastern U. S.
Strategic Marketing Manager, Fungicides

853 - The Strategic Marketing Manager, Fungicides will launch product development initiatives and provide key support for the overall vision and long-term business strategy for the development of complex platforms for fungicides and nematicides for a Fortune 500, diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial, and consumer markets. Working in partnership with the scientific and scouting teams, this executive will make recommendations that will lead to technology and product development with great commercial value.
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Fortune 500 diversified chemical company

Eastern U. S.
Group Leader, Fungicides

852 - The Group Leader, Fungicides will drive fungicide and nematicide product evaluation and development efforts to create significant registered commercial products to serve global markets for a Fortune 500, diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial, and consumer markets. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of fungicide and nematicide evaluations for global crop and non-crop opportunities.
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Highly successful private equity / hedge fund group

Open
CEO of global agricultural fund

851 - One of the world's most successful investment groups is launching a fund to focus on global agriculture and agribusiness. We seek a globally experienced CEO with a track record of hands-on success running businesses, making acquisitions, and integrating operations.
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Market leader in branded fertilizer products for consumer and professional use

Europe
Non-Executive Director of the Board

850 - This newly-created position will advise and report to the Board of Directors of an investment fund to support them in development and implementation of this portfolio company's growth strategy. The Non-Executive Director will also drive organization improvements and changes necessary to achieve the company's long-term objectives and create equity value. The successful candidate position will be an independent advisor who will be expected to establish positive working relationships with the company's management team.
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Global plant biotechnology leader

Belgium
Product Research Manager for Wheat

849 - This newly-created position will be responsible for leading the wheat research strategy to develop high impact agronomic traits as part of the crop business plan. It will also coordinate the implementation of the research pipeline for the trait targets defined, and the development of the required enabling technologies. The company has a global platform comprising Research, Product Development, Breeding, Production and Marketing/Distribution. It has made a major investment to achieve a market leader position in the global wheat market. This position will report to the Head of Product Research.
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State-of-the-art manufacturer and distributor of beverages and yogurt

New Jersey, U.S.
Director of Marketing

848 - Expanding volume has led the company to create separate divisions for beverages and yogurt-based products, each with a separate marketing department. This newly created position will allow a sharper focus on customer and consumer requirements. Reporting to a Division Vice President Sales and Marketing, the Director of Marketing will be responsible for internally-directed and externally-directed marketing activities which include: corporate marketing, partner/channel marketing, and product management with major emphasis on product packaging development for branded products and private label brands.
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State-of-the-art manufacturer and distributor of beverages and yogurt

New Jersey, U.S.
Vice President, Chilled Juice Operations

846 - Expanding volume has created a need for this new leadership position to oversee chilled juice operations. This position will report to the SVP, Beverage Operations and be responsible for leading managers and the workforce to meet business objectives for quality, scheduling, budgets and customer requirements. The Vice President, Chilled Juice Operations will also manage projects related to improvement and/or expansion of operations.
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Cutting-edge seed and crop protection company

Mexico
Head Plant Breeder - Maize

840 - The Head Plant Breeder will direct and manage all aspects of a tropical maize breeding research and development program for a joint venture backed by a leading crop input company headquartered in the U.S. This position will develop and implement strategies for breeding proprietary conventional (non-biotech) hybrid maize seeds with unique genetics developed specifically for tropical growing conditions. We seek candidates with knowledge of worldwide non-temperate maize germplasm and its use for this role.
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Cutting-edge seed and crop protection company

Mexico
Director, Seed Processing Operations

839 - The Director, Seed Processing Operations will manage all seed processing facility and production activities for a joint venture backed by a leading crop input company headquartered in the U.S. This position will also be responsible for seed processing schedules, reports, and effective management of parent and hybrid seed inventories. The Director, Seed Processing Operations will ensure the quality of each seed lot processed in the facility and deliver hybrid seed to commercial customers and partners in Mexico and internationally.
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Plant biotech leader in establishing sustainable, high yielding forests

Southeast U.S.
General Manager, North America

837 - The retirement of an incumbent has created an excellent career opportunity for a General Manager, North America. This position will serve as an officer of the company, and an integral member of the executive team in developing business strategy and delivering against operating milestones for this leading supplier of seedlings to the forestry industry. This position reports to the President of the company and is supported by a team of nine direct reports in nursery management, orchard management, sales and marketing management, and varietal management.
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Plant biotechnology company

Eastern U.S.
Chief Executive Officer

836 - This is a confidential search for an experienced, high-performing CEO to lead a growing plant biotech company to its next phase of development. The company owns and licenses an extensive patent portfolio, with a robust pipeline of advanced products in development. Fully integrated from R&D through to direct product sales, the company has a strong customer base and commands a leading position in the marketplace. We seek candidates with public company experience for this position.
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Leading property development company in Indonesia

Indonesia
Director, Mechanical Equipment

835 - The Director, Mechanical Equipment will oversee the selection and maintenance of the company's fleet of agricultural equipment. We seek experienced candidates with mechanical engineering knowledge, and a proven track record of successfully maintaining a fleet of machinery. Prior work experience with a large agricultural machinery supplier is desirable.
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Specialized vegetable seed breeding company

South Europe
Commercial Manager - Vegetable Seed

834 - The Commercial Manager will develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships, and translate market needs into useful information for vegetable seed breeding programs. This position will work with customers to make variety choices and develop realistic and responsible sales forecasts as input for production planning of the seed and parent material.
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Innovative fruit tree breeding company

Belgium
General Manager

833 - The General Manager will manage the development and strengthening of contacts in the market and the translation of the market needs into achievable goals for the breeding programs and into long-term breeding strategic directions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced relationship builder with a strong background from the agro or food sector, with a proven leadership record in general management and commercial management of international projects. Fluency in English is required; Dutch capability is highly recommended.
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Vertically integrated beef processing company

Midwest, US
Corporate Engineer

831 - Reporting to the President of Fresh Meats, the Corporate Engineer will have one direct report and will work with the plant engineer or the equivalent at 14 facilities. Our finalist will possess broad and deep engineering skills in a multi-plant or very large food processing plant environment, and will have the ability to work in an informal, matrix organization.
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Global research-based crop input company

Switzerland
EAME Seed Production Manager, Supply Ag

828 - This newly-created position is supported by a team of 5 direct reports (crop seed production leads) and total staff of over 75. The successful candidate will build and lead an effective seed crop production function in EAME, develop and manage a network of field production staff in the region, and lead and manage teams from different countries and cultures. We seek individuals with experience in seed crop production in an international company, knowledge and understanding of seed processing, and experience in managing complex technical projects.
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Premier international food and agriculture bank

Netherlands
Senior Analyst, Grain and Oilseeds

823 - The Senior Analyst will support and help build business through analysis, synthesis, and presentation of business and market data in the sector. He/she will add value by turning data into information and a market insight that is useful for strategic decision-making at the boardroom level of the organization’s potential clients. The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the sector and a broad understanding of the transformation processes of grains and oilseeds.
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Major global fertilizer trader

Western Europe
Specialty Fertilizer Trader, Eastern Europe

813 - This role will build up and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers, research relevant markets for trade opportunities, and initiate, negotiate and conclude sales and purchase businesses. We seek an agribusiness professional with an emphasis in international marketing and/or sales of branded products. English fluency is a must, with Eastern European languages a plus.
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