Our single minded focus on senior level executive search enables us to develop a unique perspective relative to the talent landscape and the dynamic marketplace realities facing our clients. Because of this we are well positioned to develop trusted and meaningful relationships with executives that are distinguished for their leadership and performance on both the client and candidate sides of the equation. This depth of knowledge enables us to bring knowledge and access to our clients which in turn allows us to develop trusted relationships as we immerse ourselves in our client’s strategic agenda and culture. Each project we embark on is managed by proven search professionals selected for their industry and functional expertise.
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Since 1978, Herbert Mines Associates has operated as a trusted adviser and strategic partner working with clients to evolve, upgrade and facilitate senior-level executive search for consumer-facing brands ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work broadly across the consumer-facing landscape with specific expertise in omni-channel retail, digital, consumer products, hospitality and leisure. We also partner with private equity firms, and the companies in their portfolios, to execute pre-deal and post-acquisition talent and leadership initiatives.
Due to our unique access to the most impactful and future-minded executives across the consumer-facing landscape, we are able to help our clients assemble teams that create impactful legacies.
Following our founding vision to be the partner of choice for retail organizations, we remain dedicated to finding leaders who are passionate about shaping the future of retail. As the industry landscape continues to evolve and omni-channel becomes a dominant strategy, progressive executive talent is more important than ever. As experts in retail talent for over 39 years, we have built an unprecedented network of top executives and pride ourselves by finding and tracking emerging talent and the next gen leaders in this space.
We have a long history of advising private equity investors on executive talent within their portfolio companies and potential acquisitions. In recent years, we have partnered with over 100 leading private equity firms to recruit leaders whose skills and fit align with the sponsor’s growth and exit strategy.
Given the increasingly competitive environment in the hospitality and leisure sector, the need for the best-in-class talent has never been more critical. The growing demand for executive leadership with both customer-centricity and commercial sensibility makes executive search partnerships crucial to corporate strategy in this sector. We are proud to serve as strategic advisors on executive talent to leading hospitality and leisure brands.
The consumer products industry includes some of the world’s most iconic and beloved brands, however, evolving consumer tastes and habits are requiring organizations to regularly evaluate their executive talent and make strategic upgrades. Many leading consumer products companies trust Herbert Mines Associates with their executive search needs, whether they are well-established global companies or smaller emerging brands backed by private equity firms.
Herbert Mines Associates is the trusted partner on digital talent. As thought leaders on industry trends and developments, we work with companies across digital sectors from pureplay retailers to digital services and technology companies. We also advise traditional brands on executive talent to help them expand their digital capabilities, tech integration, and information security, enabling them to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.
Grace Ray joined Milani Cosmetics as CEO. She was at Living Proof, Smashbox, Nestlé, and L’Oreal.
Andy Callahan joined Hostess Brands as CEO. He was at Tyson, Hillshire Brands, and Kraft
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Gryphon bought Milani Cosmetics, a masstige beauty company.
Coca-Cola is buying a stake in BodyArmor, the sports drink that is #3 but growing.
Nestlé is paying more than $7 billion for the rights to sell Starbucks coffee in food stores.
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