Liesbeth Van Loock

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Areas of Expertise

Executive Coaching, Succession Planning, Talent Management

About

A senior executive coach and leadership development expert, Liesbeth Van Loock has spent over 15 years partnering with leaders worldwide to accelerate careers and strengthen organizations through change. Her expertise spans executive coaching, career transition, talent assessment, and leadership capability building.

With a background at BASF and experience supporting leaders in multinationals and high-growth industries, Liesbeth is recognized for her pragmatic, culturally attuned coaching style. She equips executives with the clarity, confidence, and presence needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

Recent Placements & Food for Thought

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2025 Mid Year Global Talent Trends & Implications

K&R EXPERIENCE As we move into the second half of 2025, executive hiring in food and ag continues to shift and…

Is Your Executive Value Proposition Attracting Top Talent in Food & Agriculture?

Top executives in food and agriculture aren’t just looking for a compelling job description or competitive compensation. They want purpose, strategic…

The First 100 Days: Reframing Executive Onboarding to Accelerate Impact and Retention

The moment a senior leader accepts an offer, most organizations breathe a sigh of relief. The hard part—the search—is over. But…

Closing the Gap: Future-Proofing Leadership in Food & Ag

The senior leadership gap in food and agriculture isn’t just a distant concern; it’s already here. As these industries face the…

The AI-Powered Leader: Essential Strategies for the New Era

The Adaptive Leader: Thriving in an AI-Driven World AI is a strategic imperative, rapidly reshaping decision-making, streamlining operations, and addressing complex…

Osborne Assumes Chairman Role with K&R

Managing Partner, Phillip Osborne will assume the role of Chairman of the Board for Kincannon & Reed. Osborne has been a partner…

Phibro Animal Health Partners with K&R to Acquire New Talent

Phibro Animal Health Corporation, a leader in the global animal health and nutrition industry, has announced the appointment of Claudia Garcia…

National Chicken Council Partners with K&R on President & CEO Search

As released by National Chicken Council The National Chicken Council’s (NCC) Board of Directors today announced that Harrison Kircher has been…

Driving Organizational Success: The Power of Communication and Collaboration

“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs A…

K&R places VP of Operations at MPS Egg Farms

This month, MPS Egg Farms welcomed Edward Chisholm to their growing organization as the Vice President of Operations. As the new…

Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Value of Leadership Assessments

Just as the producer assesses soil quality and pest control among a myriad of other factors to ensure a quality harvest,…

Driving Success: The Impact of Outside Board Directors

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of outside board directors has become increasingly crucial for organizations seeking to enhance their…

The Value of Retained Search

Talent acquisition is only becoming more complex, especially in niche markets and for specialized roles. It’s a monumental task to hire…

Year End Global Talent Trends and Implications

AN EVOLVING MARKET It could be argued that uncertainty has been the biggest hurdle of 2023 for businesses around the globe.…

The ROI of Executive Coaching: Is it Worthwhile?

Change is inevitable and it’s necessary to grow, but that doesn’t mean it’s not challenging. To appreciate the value – tangible…

Behavioral-based interviews provide foundation for in-depth candidate assessments

Last year, we had conversations with more than 15,000 prospective candidates to determine not only their level of interest in an…

Inclusive Leadership: Three Actions for Successful Leaders

The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry…

Top Ag Cooperative CEO placed by K&R

Southwestern Illinois cooperative Top Ag announced Jeff Hendricks as the organization’s new CEO this week. Hendricks joins the team at Top…

When is the right time to hire new leaders for startups and innovative businesses?

Five Considerations to Recruit the Best Leaders for Your Startup Managing Directors Ed Yuhas, Lisa Johnson & Aidan Connolly contributed to…

Engagement & Development: Keys to Engaging and Developing Top Talent

Developing executives to meet future human capital needs has C-suite leaders examining former assumptions and identifying a different set of attributes…

Retention: Workplace Culture and Hybrid Demands Front and Center

In 2021, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs, the most resignations on record, but The Great Resignation is not…

Attraction: C-Suite Leaders Identify the Most In-Demand and Elusive Skills

Today’s executives are not only being hired for what they have accomplished, but more crucially, for their potential to impact the…

Motivating Factors in Attraction & Retention

How do organizations in the ag-food value chain face off against others in and out of the industry? How do they…

Industry Experts Making Connections

Our principals are active in the industries they serve and leverage their experience for our clients

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