Who We Are

A global team providing search expertise and executive experience to the food and agriculture industries since 1981

Our Reputation

We are a team of search professionals who know the value of qualified leadership, diversity, and the important role we play in the future of the food and agriculture industries –
our reputation proves it.   

Relationship Builders

Our business is building relationships, identifying talent, and introducing you to the right leader. In-depth discussions combined with our industry experience enable us to quickly understand the caliber of the talent you need. We know the situations you face and leverage our unmatched network to find the right leader who aligns with your strategy and culture.

Global Collaborators

Our footprint spans the globe. We bring the right team and the right resources to each engagement, regardless of where it is. We collaborate to share ideas, contacts and insights, giving our clients an impressive reach and global perspective.

Search Experts

Our approach isn’t the same as everyone else’s- and that is by design. Finding talent is our specialty because leaders the caliber our clients seek are not “advertising” their availability. Our industry focus and executive experience allows us to speak with candidates as colleagues and make high-level assessments. This approach is proven to deliver differential leadership.

David Turner
President
Phoenix, AZ
Kelly Griffin
Vice President, Search Delivery & Operations
Chicago, IL
Gary Weihs
Managing Partner
Harlan, IA
Heiri Gugger, PhD
Managing Partner
Raleigh, NC
Janet Wightman
Managing Partner
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Jim Gerardot, Jr.
Managing Partner
St. Charles, MO
John Wright
Managing Partner
Sarasota, FL
Jon Leafstedt
Managing Partner
Des Moines, IA
Michael Whitney
Managing Partner
Europe
Phillip Osborne
Managing Partner
Sydney, Australia
Aidan Connolly
Managing Director
Wilmington, NC
Attila von Hankó
Managing Director
Europe
Cassie Edgar
Managing Director
Des Moines, IA
Carolyn Schubert
Managing Director
Chicago, IL
Christophe Dumont
Managing Director
Europe
Ed Yuhas
Managing Director
Columbus, OH
Jared Spader
Managing Director
St. Louis, MO
Lisa Johnson
Managing Director
Chicago, IL
Lloyd Le Page
Managing Director
Des Moines, IA
Michael Cooper
Managing Director
Paradise Valley, AZ
Oliver Cassels
Associate Managing Director
Europe
Paul Miller
Managing Director
Phoenix, AZ
Paul Izenstark
Managing Director
Los Angeles, CA
Ricardo Casiuch
Managing Director
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Roger Peeters, PhD
Managing Director
Weert, Netherlands
Sally Day
Managing Director
Cleveland, OH
Warren Ward
Managing Director
Southlake, TX
Crystal Strauss
Director
Dallas, TX
Gabriella Snoeck
Director
Brussels, Belgium
Stephen Coffey
Director
Saratoga, NY
Abby McMillin
Senior Associate
Tustin, CA
Arlene Margolis
Senior Associate
Chicago, IL
Caroline Petit
Senior Associate
Bali, Indonesia
Emily Wagner
Senior Associate
Des Moines, IA
Lisa Flynn
Senior Associate
Katonah, NY
Mariana Liou
Senior Associate
Melbourne, Australia
Meghann Salus
Senior Associate
Greater Chicago Area
Melissa Karman
Senior Associate
Northbrook, IL
Pam Capasso
Senior Associate
Naples, FL
Pat Rojas
Senior Associate
Miami, FL
Samantha Tindell
Senior Associate
Houston, TX
Susan Stanley
Senior Associate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Whitney Dooley
Senior Associate
Portsmouth, NH

We’re humbled to hear clients talk about their experience with us

It’s a great partnership.  What they do well is communication and getting to know us.  They are seasoned professionals and always timely.  This is our 3rd time working with them and it is always a pleasure.

VP of Talent Acquisition, multi-national CPG organization

From the onset and through the entire process for our CEO search, K&R provided a ‘human touch’ by being authentic and adding a personal touch which gave us the ability to create trust; K&R is the go-to search firm in this industry.

Board Chairman, regional seed company

Our choice of firms came down to K&R and another firm that specialized in private equity. We went with K&R because they had more food focus and we were very satisfied with the quality of advice we got and the final slate of candidates.

Private Equity firm placing a C-Suite Executive

How We Work

Our principals come from the executive ranks of food and agriculture. Our values are built on trust, teamwork, accountability, integrity and a drive for results. Relationships are important, we work closely with you to understand your goals and culture, then leverage our global networks to find the best talent to meet your needs.

Interested in connecting with one of our principals?