Recent Placements & Food for Thought
Kincannon & Reed, a leading executive search and leadership development firm exclusively serving organizations throughout the food and agriculture industries, is…
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By Managing Partner Phil Osborne I recently attended the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Summit in Singapore where the sector’s significant potential amidst pressing…
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K&R EDGE Leadership Solutions for Food & Ag, a division of Kincannon & Reed, announces a collaboration with Joe Marques to…
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Leading agricultural cooperative, ALCIVIA, recently appointed Leslie Osman as its new Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO). In her new role,…
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As released by National Chicken Council The National Chicken Council’s (NCC) Board of Directors today announced that Harrison Kircher has been…
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Insights from the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue By Jon Leafstedt The World Food Prize Foundation’s recent Borlaug Dialogue in Des…
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Leading natural aroma ingredients manufacturer AXXENCE Group recently welcomed Shawn Blythe to their team as the Chief Integration Officer. A twenty-year…
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Premier vertically integrated pork company Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) recently welcomed Mike Riley to the organization as the new Vice President…
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As released by Topigs Norsvin Topigs Norsvin is pleased to announce the appointment of Dick Hordijk as its new CEO. He…
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“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs A…
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Investment firm Grounded Capital recently welcomed Mike Denny to the organization as a Principal. In his new role, Denny will work…
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This month, MPS Egg Farms welcomed Edward Chisholm to their growing organization as the Vice President of Operations. As the new…
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Empty seats at your leadership table aren’t just vacant positions—they’re missed opportunities that can hurt your bottom line, team morale, and market position. In today’s competitive…
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Just as the producer assesses soil quality and pest control among a myriad of other factors to ensure a quality harvest,…
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In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of outside board directors has become increasingly crucial for organizations seeking to enhance their…
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Kincannon & Reed, a leading provider of executive recruitment services in the food-ag value chain, announces the launch of K&R Edge…
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Kincannon & Reed, a global executive search firm focused on serving clients across the food and agriculture industries, is pleased to…
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K&R OBSERVATIONS As we navigate through 2024, the global market for executive leadership continues to evolve, shaped by a complex interplay…
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K&R OBSERVATIONS As we navigate through 2024, the global market for executive leadership continues to evolve, shaped by a complex interplay…
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As Release by American Vanguard American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) today reported that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eric G. Wintemute,…
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By: David Turner, Carolyn Schubert & Kimberly Bretz The growing focus on regenerative and sustainable agriculture is creating a significant ripple…
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Rosen’s Inc. recently welcomed Scott Hennagir to the organization’s ranks as their new Director of Operations. In his new role, Hennagir…
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Bringing a wealth of experience in agribusiness, food, and financial services with her return to the firm, Kincannon & Reed welcomes…
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Double Good, a Chicago-based manufacturer of gourmet popcorn with a mission to create joy and support America’s youth, welcomed Aaron Scott…
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Finding your next executive role requires a strategic approach, especially in today’s rapidly evolving talent market. Here you will find a…
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By Christophe Dumont The International Seed Federation World Seed Congress 2024, held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, brought together over 2,000 attendees from…
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Managing Director Sally Day was recently appointed to the National Board of Directors for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).…
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As Released By CropLife America CropLife America (CLA) is pleased to announce that Jeff Blackwood has been selected as Vice President…
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Phospholutions recently welcomed Krishna Maruvada and James Ortiz to the organization as their new Vice President of Research & Development and…
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By K&R Managing Director Sally Day 11,200… That’s the number of Americans turning 65 every day, or 4.1 million every year…
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AN EVOLVING MARKET In an evolving market where organizations across the food-agriculture value chain are identifying new opportunities and navigating new…
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Defining skills essential in an era of disruption Contributing Principal: Managing Director & Associate Partner Aidan Connolly As the food and…
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With more than 1 billion users across over 200 countries, it’s safe to say the business-centric social media platform LinkedIn will…
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Just as a surgeon would never scrub in for an operation with a singular scalpel nor would a house be built…
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Getting the right leader in place in an organization is a piece of cake… if that cake was made using a…
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As Released by CropLife America The CropLife America (CLA) Board of Directors welcomes Alexandra (Alex) Dunn as the new President and…
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By K&R Managing Director Patrick Fitzgerald Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off and you have just been hired to lead…
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Kincannon & Reed, a global leader in executive search, is proud to announce the appointment of Samantha Tindell as our new…
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Industry veteran Tyler Grenzow was recently appointed by Nutrient Technologies, Inc. and AlgaEnergy as their President for North America. Parent company…
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Recently, global market leader in developing high yield rice seed RiceTec, Inc. (RiceTech) welcomed Amitabh Mohanty, PhD to the organization as…
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Earlier this month, seed and crop protection industry veteran Nicholas Storer, PhD, joined the team at American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA)…
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This month, leading investment management company PGIM Real Estate Agricultural Finance welcomed Niko Zuidema to the organization as their Chief Credit…
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This month, Kincannon & Reed welcomed Kimberly Bretz to the firm as a Managing Director. Recognized for her strategic and collaborative…
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By John Wright One of the major topics of 2023 that seems to be carrying over to 2024 is today’s challenge…
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Kincannon & Reed, a global executive search firm exclusively serving organizations within the food and agriculture industries, announces leadership changes to…
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Talent acquisition is only becoming more complex, especially in niche markets and for specialized roles. It’s a monumental task to hire…
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Key Take-Aways from Petcare Innovation USA These days, it’s not unusual to see Fido the dog or Fluffy the cat in…
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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the rapid pace of change in the world of AI. ChatGPT, the popular chatbot from…
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As released by United Soybean Board The United Soybean Board (USB) is pleased to announce that Lucas Lentsch will join the…
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“It’s better to make dust than eat it.” That short but powerful statement was one I heard from former Unilever CEO…
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AN EVOLVING MARKET It could be argued that uncertainty has been the biggest hurdle of 2023 for businesses around the globe.…
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AN EVOLVING MARKET It could be argued that uncertainty has been the biggest hurdle of 2023 for businesses around the globe.…
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Clarkson Grain Company recently welcomed Kevin Pray as the organization’s new President & Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining the growing…
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Recently, I had the opportunity to present on several facets of differential leadership at Global AgInvesting – Asia, where the topic…
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Kincannon & Reed welcomes Patrick Fitzgerald to the growing firm as a new Managing Director. A proven growth strategist with a…
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King Ranch, Inc. announces the appointment of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Andy Reul. As CFO, Reul brings a…
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Leading seed research and production company AgReliant Genetics, LLC. recently welcomed two executives to their senior leadership team. Last week the…
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Change is inevitable and it’s necessary to grow, but that doesn’t mean it’s not challenging. To appreciate the value – tangible…
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Last week, accomplished higher education professional Matthew Garcia, PhD joined the faculty at Texas Christian University (TCU) as the new Director…
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The Northwest Horticultural Council (NHC) recently welcomed Virna Stillwaugh to the organization as the new Vice President for Scientific Affairs. Based…
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Last year, we had conversations with more than 15,000 prospective candidates to determine not only their level of interest in an…
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Leading North American malt and malt-product providers, Malteurop North America, Inc (Malteurop) recently welcomed Tim Foley to the organization as their…
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Eckert Frozen foods welcomed Barry Heinbaugh as the organization’s new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. As the operation’s VP of…
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AN EVOLVING MARKET As a firm, we are starting to experience the shift from a candidate market to more of a…
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AN EVOLVING MARKET As a firm, we are starting to experience the shift from a candidate market to more of a…
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Leading US olive and specialty oil importing company AMD Oil Sales (AMD) welcomed Darin Martini as the organization’s new President earlier…
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The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry…
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Forward-thinking natural petfood manufacturer Freshpet recently welcomed two new executives to the growing organization: Christopher Kraus as Chief Information Officer and…
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Last month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave final approval for two companies – Upside Foods and Good Meat –…
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Caviness Beef Packers recently welcomed Doug Green to their ranks as the organization’s Chief Financial Officer. Family owned and operated for…
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Pairwise Plant Services recently welcomed Ryan Bartlett to the organization as their new Chief Technology Officer. Pairwise is a fast-growing food…
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Leading mushroom producer Highline Mushrooms welcomes Brian McCarthy to the team as the organization’s new Vice President, Human Resources. With more…
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Nufarm appoints industry veterans Federico Tripodi and Adrian Percy to the Nufarm Board as independent, non-executive board directors. In their new…
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Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) welcomes Greg Ross as the organization’s new Head of Sales and Marketing – North America. In…
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Leading farmer-owned rice and soybean cooperative Riceland Foods recently welcomed two new executives to the growing organization: Craig Parr as Chief…
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Contributing Principals: Michael Whitney & Christophe Dumont Behance Co-Founder Scott Belsky once said “It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas…
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Malteurop North America (Malteurop) recently welcomed Joel Grosser to their organization as the Senior Director of Operations. A subsidiary of Malteurop…
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By Gary Weihs and Ed Yuhas While attending the recent joint annual American Dairy Products Institute / American Butter Institute (ADPI/ABI)…
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Earlier this week, FarmHouse Fraternity announced the appointment of the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer Dave Hansen. With a rich history…
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Biopharmaceutical Research Company (BRC) welcomed Lucas Zumstein as the organization’s new Vice President of Operations this week. Bringing over a decade…
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Nebraska’s Hi-Line Cooperative appointed Matt Hasenauer as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer earlier this week. Responsible for the continued growth…
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Industry veteran Jamie Burr recently joined the National Pork Board as the organization’s new Chief Sustainability Officer. Burr’s background in the…
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During last week’s World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, Kincannon & Reed hosted a breakout panel centered on the talent deficit in agriculture…
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Southwestern Illinois cooperative Top Ag announced Jeff Hendricks as the organization’s new CEO this week. Hendricks joins the team at Top…
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K&R Principals Jared Spader and Aidan Connolly hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the talent deficit in food and ag during…
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THE TALENT MARKETPLACE TODAY It’s no secret that the talent landscape has evolved significantly over the past five years. Those successfully…
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NewLeaf Symbiotics announced the appointment of the organization’s new President, Brent Smith today. Smith brings more than two decades of experience…
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Today’s executives are not only being hired for what they have accomplished, but more crucially, for their potential to impact the…
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This month, ag-tech company EarthOptics welcomed Ryan Arends as the organization’s new Senior Vice President of Operations. In his new role,…
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How do organizations in the ag-food value chain face off against others in and out of the industry? How do they…
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This week, Benjamin Scott joined the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) as the organization’s Platform Lead, Engineering Biology. In his…
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Nuveen Natural Capital appointed Kristina Hermanson as the Head of Asia Pacific and Africa to support the organization’s efforts in those…
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A number of K&R principals are set to attend the upcoming Animal Agtech Innovation Summit in March, including Jared Spader, Jon…
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Earlier this week, Brendan Wilson assumed his new role as Executive Director & CEO of both Food Export – Midwest and…
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C-Suite Leaders ID Top Talent Needs in Changing Times, a Three-Part Series Introduction In the rapidly evolving food and agriculture industries,…
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Earlier this month, SyAqua Group appointed Fred Kao as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. With a 20-year history in the…
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Recently, K&R Principals Gary Weihs and Lisa Johnson attended Unconventional Ag, formerly known as the Organic & Non-GMO Forum. The rebranded…
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Diversity is defined as the practice of including people from a range of different backgrounds and lifestyles. While this undoubtedly includes…
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Managing Partner Michael Whitney represented the firm at FoodTech IL where critical conversations took place and cutting edge innovations were on…
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New Jersey based baking company Damascus Bakeries welcomed Vince Pietrantonio to the organization earlier this month as its new Vice President…
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Alternative and specialty protein space veteran Kip Underwood joined Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a global leader in plant-based proteins and ingredients technologies,…
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Recently, I had the pleasure of connecting with leaders and innovators at the AgTech NEXT 2022 conference, where technology, talent, and…
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A positive company culture is one of the most critical factors in retention, something Phillip Osborne and Nicki Anderson discuss in…
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Leading mushroom producer, Highline Mushrooms, appoints sector expert Jose Cambon as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. With nine farm operations…
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Community can be defined in a myriad of ways but at its core it’s a feeling of fellowship within a group…
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Food-ag value chain requirements have shifted and evolved over recent years with even more emphasis being placed on sustainability and traceability.…
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Last week, several K&R colleagues and I joined nearly 900 other agri-food professionals at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London,…
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Kincannon & Reed welcomes Christophe Dumont to the firm as a Managing Director. A global executive with a passion for talent…
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Highly experienced quality assurance leader Gabriela Rojas recently joined Terviva as the organization’s Director, Global Quality Assurance. In her new role…
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Kincannon & Reed principals congratulate Karsten Neuffer on assuming his Global CEO role for RiceTec earlier this month.
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K&R principals Ed Yuhas, Sally Day & Gary Weihs extend their congratulations to Lori Captain on her new role with Dairy…
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Principals Jared Spader and Jon Leafstedt congratulate Joe McClure on joining the Research Center for Farming Innovation as the Co-Director.
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Kincannon & Reed places new CEO at Summit Carbon Solutions, the world’s largest carbon capture & permanent storage initiative to date.
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K&R Managing Partner Phillip Osborne recently discussed the importance of attracting the right leaders with Independent Director Nicki Anderson.
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K&R Managing Partner Phillip Osborne sat down with Independent Director Nicki Anderson to discuss the implications leadership has on organizational success.
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Kincannon & Reed principals Gary Weihs and David Turner extend their congratulations to Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative’s (SMBSC) newest Chief…
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Kincannon & Reed welcomes global entrepreneur Aidan Connolly to the firm as a Managing Director. A global executive and entrepreneur, Aidan…
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Kincannon & Reed Managing Partner Michael Whitney extends his congratulations to Tim Althaus on joining Devro as the company’s Group Technology…
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Kincannon & Reed Director Stephen Coffey extends his congratulations to Vestaron’s newest business development leader Jeff Tuckis.
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K&R principals Gary Weihs & Jimmy Paulakuhn congratulate Aaron Meyerle on joining the AgState team recently as the coop’s new VP,…
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Kincannon & Reed Managing Directors Jimmy Paulakuhn and Jim Gerardot congratulate Robert Schubert on his new role of Chief Operating Officer.
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K&R President David Turner attended the annual conference for the search industry hosted by AESC, bringing key insights back with him.
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K&R partners with Terviva to expand the organization’s research & development team with the addition of Dilip Nakhasi and David Pirazzini.
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Kincannon & Reed principals Crystal Strauss and Fred Medero congratulate Michael Stimson on joining the Sun World International team as Vice…
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Kincannon & Reed principals Paul Izenstark, Jon Leafstedt and Jared Spader extend their congratulations to The Center for Food Integrity’s (CFI)…
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Kincannon & Reed Director Stephen Coffey and Managing Partner Heiri Gugger congratulate Jeff Unsinger on his new manufacturing management position with…
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Kincannon & Reed Managing Directors Paul Miller and Sally Day extend their congratulations to Greyston Bakery on the addition of Kevin…
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Kincannon & Reed congratulates Courtney Knupp on her new role as VP, International Market Development for the National Pork Board.
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Kincannon & Reed principal Ricardo Casiuch congratulates Bruno Costa on his new business development role with innovative digital ag company.
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Chief Science & Innovation Officer joins plant-based foods company Kincannon & Reed Managing Directors Paul Izenstark and Carolyn Schubert extend their…
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New Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy join plant-based ingredients company K&R Managing Partners Gary Weihs and Paul…
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Kincannon & Reed principals Paul Miller and Jimmy Paulakuhn extend their congratulations to Tyler Kester for his role at Hansen Mueller…
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Kincannon & Reed principals Paul Izenstark and Jon Leafstedt congratulate Andrew Lauver on his recent placement with Leading Harvest as Director,…
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K&R Principals Ed Yuhas, Gary Weihs and Jimmy Paulakuhn congratulate Michael Browne on his new role with CIBO Technologies.
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K&R Managing Partner Ed Yuhas and Managing Director Paul Miller congratulate Mary Clarke on her recent appointment to the Shiru Board…
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Kincannon & Reed Principals congratulate Christopher Drew on his new role as CEO of produce industry leader Ocean Mist Farms.
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K&R Principals Ed Yuhas, Gary Weihs, and Paul Izenstark congratulate Milk Moovement’s new Senior Sales Leader Dan Jacoby on his new…
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K&R Managing Partner Michael Whitney extends his congratulations to MicroGen Biotech’s new Chief Development Officer John Chrosniak.
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Kincannon & Reed places Ted McKinney as new Chief Executive Officer with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
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K&R congratulates Clay Popko on his new role of Executive Director, Agriculture Debt – West at leading investment company PGIM.
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The dairy industry continues to evolve, facing down challenges and grasping opportunities in the ever-changing consumer landscape.
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Kincannon & Reed Managing Partner Janet Wightman congratulates Hensall Co-op’s new General Manager of Food Products & Strategic Business Development, Brad…
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Managing Partner Gary Weihs and Managing Director Jimmy Paulakuhn congratulate Sascha Welz on his new Chief Operating Officer role at MyLand.
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Kincannon & Reed managing director Paul Izenstark and managing partner Michael Whitney extend their congratulations to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) on…
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Kincannon & Reed are pleased to announce the addition of John Grisolano, Director of Data & Analytics for the firm. “Our…
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Kincannon & Reed Managing Partners Gary Weihs and Ed Yuhas congratulate Robert A. Chesler on his recent placement as Chief Executive…
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Striving toward a more diverse workforce is not new. It has been incrementally happening for the last few decades; recent years…
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Today, the organizations we serve, are experiencing significant need for talented executives and senior level leadership. Filling a seat with a…
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Kincannon and Reed’s managing partners, Ed Yuhas, and Gary Weihs, along with managing director, Sally Day congratulate Ryan Richter on his…
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Kincannon & Reed President David Turner and Managing Director Cassie Edgar congratulate Paul Forst on his recent placement as Chief Financial…
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Kincannon & Reed’s managing director Ricardo Casiuch and Pat Rojas congratulate Ivan Bergonsini Fernandes on his recent placement as Phibro Animal Health’s…
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Kincannon & Reed’s Managing Partner, Janet Wightman, and Sally Day, Managing Director, congratulate Patrick Haughton on his recent placement as Vice President,…
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Kincannon & Reed’s Principals, Ed Yuhas and Sally Day congratulate Frank Iannella on his recent placement as Head of Information Technology and Business…
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Dana Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pet Food Institute, and Kincannon & Reed placement, was named in February of 2021…
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You did not come to this leadership role on your own. Certainly, you got here with a lot of hard work,…
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Kincannon & Reed’s managing directors, Paul Izenstark and Lisa Johnson congratulate Rachel Dreskin on her recent placement as CEO leading the Plant Based Foods Association…
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At the onset of the 2020s, and as I began my role as President of Kincannon & Reed, we made a…
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There is no doubt the memories of 2020 will stay with us for some time but as those memories fade, there…
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Every year, companies spend billions of dollars in aggregate recruiting and interviewing. Why? Because human capital is arguably the single greatest…
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Kincannon & Reed is pleased to partner with Freshpet on the recent appointment of Thembi Machaba as its new SVP of Human Resources.
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Congratulations to Calyxt for its appointment of Sarah Reiter, an accomplished ag-tech commercialization executive. We’re proud to have partnered with Calyxt in recruiting our…
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At Kincannon & Reed we’ve been working remotely for more than 35 years facilitating video interviews long before it became a…
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Kincannon & Reed was pleased to partner with CABI in a full and rigorous international search for their new CEO. We congratulate Daniel Elger in…
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Kincannon & Reed and Managing Partner Ed Yuhas are pleased to congratulate Dr. Judy Schnurr on her placement of Director of Nutrition Innovation…
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Last week’s WorldAgriTech – ReThink Food virtual event provided several reflections. A world, still very hungry, needs protein, care, and information.…
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