Senior Management
Executive Recruitment for Agribusiness
With over 25 years of experience in agribusiness, we’ve cultivated a vast network of senior industry leaders. Our specialist executive search services help agricultural businesses secure top-tier talent for CEO, director, and other senior-level roles – from large multinationals to family-run enterprises.
Our primary approach is targeted headhunting, proactively seeking out the best executives and managers who are driving success in their current roles but open to their next challenge. This ensures you gain access to high-calibre talent beyond the pool of active job seekers.
We’ve also partnered with many agricultural businesses on succession planning, helping them replace key management figures and ensure a seamless transition of leadership.
We recognise that senior appointments define the future of your business. That’s why we take the time to understand your organisation’s values, culture, and long-term goals, building a tailored recruitment strategy that ensures the right fit.
In a rapidly changing agribusiness marketplace, we offer a consultative, discreet, and committed service – helping you attract visionary leaders who will drive lasting growth and success.
Job roles & functions we recruit for
Here are examples of roles we recruit for - this is not an exhaustive list. If you're unsure whether we can assist, please get in touch.
CEO & Managing Directors
ESG & Sustainability Leads
Commercial & Sales Directors
Non-Executive Directorships
Technical & Operations Leads
Estate management
Strategic leadership
Senior leadership within public bodies
Senior positions we've filled
Here are some examples of senior positions we have successfully recruited for.
Tithebarn Ltd
PES Technologies
International Sales Development Manager
GreenBest Limited
Head of Commercial - Agriculture
Mole valley Farmers
Successor to Managing Director
Colchester Oysters
Speak to our Senior Management Lead
Finding the right talent can be challenging, but we’re here to help.
Speak to our lead consultant for Senior Management for an informal, no-obligation chat about your hiring needs and how we can support your business.
Grace Nugent
01885 483440 | grace.nugent@delacyexecutive.co.uk
Client Testimonials
Harry and the De Lacy team recently assisted us in the recruitment of a Fam Business Manager; the candidates that were presented were all excellent and the co-ordination of the recruiting process was faultless
I was happy with the level of service provided to me by De Lacy Executive. I was provided with a good number of well qualified candidates in a reasonable timeframe. De Lacy were quick to provide a shortlist of suitable candidates, they listened to my feedback and adjusted their search accordingly
I have always found De Lacy to be dedicated to helping us find new talent to add to our team, taking the extra time to truly understand our business and our values to help us find the right fit, we have made some really fantastic appointments over the years and in what are often really challenging recruitment areas.
De Lacy are my No1 recruiter of choice, their service and expertise in the industry has continually impressed me. They are always on hand and commitment to our success.
De Lacy is the cream in recruitment
I have been engaged with De Lacy recruitment, in particular Lauren Holloway, for several years, which has always given me a rewarding experience. It is an organisation that specialises in agriculturally based opportunities, offering professional liaison between job seekers and employers. They are precise and exact in representing the employer and potential candidates in a professional manner, resulting in a rewarding experience for both. Their attention to the details allows an accurate job description, offering potential candidates a clear understanding of the requirements, ensuring alignment and an enhanced interview experience.
As a recruiter sceptic due to past experiences, De Lacy had quite the mountain to climb. However, they took the time to understand us, our business, and exactly who we needed for the role. They actively sought out strong candidates, listened to feedback, and ultimately provided us with a number of excellent options. Given how niche our requirements were, we were genuinely impressed.
