ARLINGTON, Virginia – April 2, 2026 – Kincannon & Reed (“K&R”), the largest global retained executive search and leadership advisory firm exclusively focused on the food and agriculture industries, announced the completion of full recapitalization process to provide liquidity for legacy shareholders and provide resources to accelerate growth and broaden services offerings.
For more than four decades, Kincannon & Reed has been the only global search firm dedicated exclusively to food and agriculture. The firm has placed senior executives across more than 55 countries, serving organizations ranging from early-stage innovators to multinational enterprises. Its consultants are former food and agriculture executives whose deep sector experience and hands-on approach have earned K&R longstanding relationships at the C-suite and board levels across the industry.
With additional capital and resources, K&R will enhance client and candidate experience. Key priorities include expanding the firm’s K&R EDGE Leadership Solutions advisory platform, advancing technology and data-driven assessment capabilities, and selectively recruiting consultants. Clients can expect the same people, the same expertise, and the same commitment to excellence they have always experienced from K&R.
“This marks a new chapter for K&R,” said Stephanie Liska, President of Kincannon & Reed. “Our focus remains unchanged, helping our clients recruit and develop the leaders who feed the world and keep it healthy. Now we have the resources to expand our capabilities—stronger technology, deeper assessment tools, and a broader consultant team—while maintaining the expertise and client-focused culture that have always defined us.”
“What distinguishes K&R is the combination of consultants with executive and industry experience and an exceptional search operations team that delivers a disciplined process on every engagement,” said Kelly Griffin, Senior Vice President of Operations at Kincannon & Reed. “This investment gives us the platform to strengthen that combination—expanding our tools, growing our team, extending the reach of K&R EDGE, and serving more clients around the world.”
Kincannon & Reed is the leading retained executive search and leadership advisory firm exclusively focused on the food and agriculture industries. Founded in 1981, K&R serves clients across the globe with deep expertise in executive search, leadership assessment, and its K&R EDGE Leadership Solutions advisory platform. The firm’s mission is “We recruit and develop leaders for organizations that feed the world and keep it healthy.” For more information, visit www.KRsearch.com.
