The Adaptive Leader: Thriving in an AI-Driven World AI is a strategic imperative, rapidly reshaping decision-making, streamlining operations, and addressing complex global challenges from food production, supply chain demands and food security. Our clients recently reported in the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) Client Research Report 20241…
More DetailsThe Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry continues to be one of the most dynamic sectors within the food and beverage space. Known for its fast-paced, customer-centric model, QSRs have proven resilient through economic shifts but resilience alone isn’t enough anymore. Today’s brands are navigating complex, fast-moving challenges that require a…
More DetailsBy Aaron Locker, Managing Director To all my friends across the Food and Ag sectors, I wanted to share some initial insights from my first quarter with Kincannon & Reed. After spending 35 years in the crop inputs sector, I took a step back to reflect on where the industry…
More DetailsK&R EXPERIENCE As businesses navigate the complexities of Q1 2025, we’re seeing two trends shape the leadership landscape. From fostering internal growth through leadership development to adapting strategies for attracting top executives in an evolving workforce environment, organisations are recalibrating approaches to meet both challenges. Leadership development has emerged as…
More DetailsK&R EXPERIENCE As businesses navigate the complexities of Q1 2025, we’re seeing two trends shape the leadership landscape. From fostering internal growth through leadership development to adapting strategies for attracting top executives in an evolving workforce environment, organizations are recalibrating approaches to meet both challenges. Leadership development has emerged as…
More DetailsBy K&R Principals Aaron Locker, Abby McMillin, Jon Leafstedt, Paul Izenstark Beyond the cutting-edge technologies showcased at World Agri-Tech and Future Food-Tech, the conversations circled back to a more fundamental linchpin: people. From navigating downsizing to fostering resilience, the agri-food sectors are facing a talent landscape reshaped by economic pressures…
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