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Paragon Talent partners with market-leading organisations across the flavour, fragrance, and ingredients sectors, serving clients throughout Europe and the US.

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Specialising in executive search for the flavour, fragrance, and ingredients industries, across Europe and the UK. With military precision and deep sector expertise, we excel in placing senior professionals in Commercial, Technical, and Senior Leadership roles.

Meet the Team

The Paragon Talent team specialises in executive search across the flavour, fragrance and ingredients markets, partnering with clients across Europe and the US.With strong sector knowledge and a disciplined, relationship-led approach, we support businesses in building high-performing commercial, technical and leadership teams, always with a focus on quality, fit and long-term impact.

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Specialist recruitment for the flavour, fragrance and ingredient industries. Paragon Talent places senior leadership, commercial, technical and operational talent globally.

Specialist Executive Search for Leadership, Commercial, Technical and Operational Talent in Flavour, Fragrance and F&F Ingredients

Flavour, Fragrance & F&F Ingredient Recruitment | Paragon Talent

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Paragon Talent specialises in recruitment for speciality and functional ingredient companies, placing leadership, commercial, technical and operational professionals globally.

Executive Search for Leadership, Commercial, Technical and Operational Talent in Speciality and Functional Ingredients

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Paragon Talent specialises in recruitment for pharmaceutical ingredient companies, placing leadership, commercial, technical and operational professionals across the global API and excipient industry.

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Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Paragon Talent connects nutraceutical, functional, and health ingredient companies with senior leadership, commercial, technical, and operational professionals. Access top talent across R&D, sales, operations, and regulatory roles globally.

Executive Search for Leadership, Commercial, Technical and Operational Talent in Nutraceuticals and Health Ingredients

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We support employers across animal nutrition, feed additives, and pet nutrition, recruiting formulation scientists, technical sales professionals, regulatory specialists, and commercial leaders. Our network helps businesses strengthen product performance, sustainability initiatives, and global market expansion.

Paragon Talent partners with flavour, fragrance, pharmaceutical, speciality, and nutraceutical ingredient businesses to recruit senior leadership, commercial, technical, and operational talent worldwide.

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Explore recruitment case studies from Paragon Talent, delivering senior leadership, commercial, technical, and operational hires across global ingredient industries.

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At Paragon Talent, we specialise in connecting high-growth businesses across ingredients-led industries with exceptional senior leadership, commercial, technical, and operational talent.The sectors we operate in, flavours, fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceutical ingredients, and nutraceuticals, are highly specialised markets where deep industry knowledge and trusted networks are essential.Our case studies demonstrate how we help companies overcome complex hiring challenges, access hard-to-reach talent, and build high-performing teams that drive long-term growth.Below are examples of projects delivered across Europe, North America, and global markets.

Recruitment Case Studies | Ingredient Industry Executive Search | Paragon Talent

Here is a sample of our happy clients and candidates that our team have worked with in the global flavour, fragrance and ingredient markets over the last decade.

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Please submit your vacancy details below or contact us directly to discuss your requirements. We will respond promptly to discuss how we can help.Our reputation is based on your success. After submission, we'll schedule a call to learn more about you, your business, and what you need. This helps us make sure we're the right partner for your search - and if we're not, we'll guide you to trusted specialists who are better placed to help.

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Specialist recruitment for flavour, fragrance and ingredients employers, helping businesses hire senior commercial, technical and leadership talent across Europe and the US.

Helping you find, attract and hire senior talent across the flavour, fragrance and ingredients markets

Specialist recruitment and executive search for ingredient manufacturers, distributors and growth-focused businesses across the UK, Europe and the US.We help clients hire senior commercial, technical, operational and leadership talent across flavour, fragrance, food ingredients, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients and speciality ingredients.Through targeted headhunting, structured assessment and our Clarity+ shortlisting platform, we give you a clearer view of the market, reduce unnecessary interviews and help you make better hiring decisions.

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Specialist recruitment support for candidates across flavour, fragrance, food ingredients, nutraceuticals and speciality ingredients. Confidential career guidance across Europe and the US.

Candidate Support for the Flavour, Fragrance & Ingredients Industry

At Paragon Talent, we work with experienced professionals across the flavour, fragrance, food ingredients, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical ingredients and speciality ingredients markets.Whether you are actively looking for your next move or simply open to hearing about the right opportunity, we provide honest, informed and confidential career support built around your experience, ambitions and long-term goals.We are not generalist recruiters. Our focus is the ingredients industry, which means we understand the markets you work in, the companies you compete against, the roles you are likely to be approached for, and the type of opportunity that would genuinely make sense for your career.From senior commercial and technical roles to leadership, operations, supply chain, procurement and executive appointments, we work closely with candidates who want more than a transactional recruitment process.We take the time to understand what matters to you, then represent you properly.<hr /><h3>A recruitment partner who understands your market</h3>The ingredients sector is highly specialised. Career moves are rarely straightforward, especially at senior level.Titles vary from business to business. Responsibilities can differ significantly across manufacturers, distributors and solution providers. A move that looks attractive on paper may not always offer the remit, culture, autonomy or long-term progression you are looking for.That is where specialist recruitment support matters.Our work across the flavour, fragrance and wider ingredients industries gives us a detailed understanding of:<ul><li>Commercial leadership roles across Europe and the US</li><li>Technical, R&amp;D and applications positions</li><li>Sales, business development and key account management roles</li><li>Operations, supply chain and procurement leadership</li><li>Senior management, board-level and executive appointments</li><li>Distributor, manufacturer and principal-led business models</li><li>The difference between advertised opportunities and confidential searches</li></ul>We help you assess opportunities properly, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions about your next move.<hr /><h3>Access to confidential and unadvertised opportunities</h3>Many of the roles we work on are not publicly advertised.Senior leadership appointments, confidential replacement searches, and strategic commercial hires are often handled quietly, particularly when businesses are protecting internal information, restructuring teams or building in a new region.Through our relationships with ingredient manufacturers, distributors and growth-focused businesses across the UK, Europe and the US, we can introduce you to opportunities that may never appear on job boards.These can include:<ul><li>Commercial Director and Sales Director roles</li><li>VP Sales, Regional Sales Manager and Business Development roles</li><li>General Manager, Managing Director and Country Manager positions</li><li>Technical Sales, Applications and R&amp;D leadership roles</li><li>Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations leadership appointments</li><li>Senior roles within food ingredients, flavours, fragrance, nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients</li></ul>We will only discuss opportunities with you where there is a genuine potential fit.<hr /><h3>Honest guidance, not pressure</h3>Changing role is a significant decision. For many of the candidates we speak to, it may involve leaving a business where they are well-established, relocating, joining a smaller company, stepping into a larger remit, or taking on a new market challenge.We do not believe in pushing candidates into processes that are not right for them.Our role is to give you clear information, honest feedback and practical guidance, so you can decide whether an opportunity is worth exploring.That includes helping you understand:<ul><li>The company and its position in the market</li><li>The reason the role exists</li><li>The expectations attached to the position</li><li>The reporting structure and internal dynamics</li><li>The likely package and progression potential</li><li>The culture, leadership style and decision-making process</li><li>Any risks or considerations you should be aware of</li></ul>If we think something is not right, we will say so.<hr /><h3>Confidentiality throughout the process</h3>Confidentiality is essential in specialist recruitment, particularly in a close-knit industry like ingredients.We will never send your CV, discuss your background with a client, or introduce you to a business without your permission.Before any formal introduction is made, we will explain the opportunity, the company, the context of the role and why we believe it may be relevant to you.You stay in control of your career conversations at every stage.<hr /><h3>Support from first conversation to final decision</h3>We support candidates throughout the full recruitment process, from initial conversation through to offer, resignation and onboarding.Depending on the role and process, this may include:<ul><li>Initial career discussion and opportunity assessment</li><li>CV positioning and profile advice</li><li>Market insight and salary guidance</li><li>Interview preparation</li><li>Feedback after each stage</li><li>Offer negotiation support</li><li>Guidance around counteroffers and resignation</li><li>Continued contact after placement</li></ul>Our aim is not simply to help you secure a role. It is to help you make the right move.<hr /><h3>Representing your experience properly</h3>Strong candidates are often more than a CV.A two-page document rarely captures the full story behind your commercial impact, technical expertise, leadership style, customer relationships, market knowledge or ability to build and grow teams.Where appropriate, we help clients understand the depth behind your experience. That may include written candidate profiles, structured summaries, behavioural insight, video introductions or detailed context around your achievements.We want clients to understand not just where you have worked, but what you have actually delivered.<hr /><h3>Who we typically support</h3>We regularly speak with senior professionals across:<ul><li>Flavour and fragrance</li><li>Food and beverage ingredients</li><li>Nutraceutical and health ingredients</li><li>Pharmaceutical ingredients, APIs and excipients</li><li>Speciality chemicals and speciality ingredients</li><li>Ingredient distribution</li><li>Technical sales and applications</li><li>Commercial leadership</li><li>R&amp;D, innovation and product development</li><li>Procurement, supply chain and operations</li></ul>Whether you are actively looking, considering a move in the next 6&ndash;12 months, or simply want to understand the market, we are always happy to have a confidential conversation.<hr /><h3>Speak with a specialist ingredients recruiter</h3>If you work in the flavour, fragrance or ingredients industry and are considering your next career move, we would be pleased to speak with you.You do not need to be actively looking. Some of the best conversations start long before someone decides to make a move.Contact Paragon Talent for a confidential conversation about your experience, the market, and the kind of opportunity that could make sense for your future career.<hr /><h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3>Do you only work with candidates in the flavour and fragrance industry? No. While flavour and fragrance are core markets for Paragon Talent, we also support candidates across food ingredients, speciality ingredients, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, APIs, excipients and ingredient distribution.Do you work on confidential roles?Yes. Many senior appointments in the ingredients industry are handled confidentially and are not publicly advertised. We will always explain the opportunity and ask for your permission before making any introduction.Will you send my CV to a company without asking me? No. We will never send your CV or discuss your background with a client without your consent.What types of roles do you recruit for? We support roles across commercial leadership, sales, business development, technical sales, R&amp;D, applications, procurement, supply chain, operations and executive leadership.Do you support candidates outside the UK? Yes. Paragon Talent works with candidates and clients across the UK, Europe and the US, particularly within the flavour, fragrance and ingredients sectors.Can I speak to you even if I am not actively looking? Yes. Many of our candidate conversations are exploratory. You may not be actively looking today, but it can still be useful to understand the market, salary trends and the type of opportunities that may suit your experience.

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Treatt: Securing a Senior Business Development Manager for the UK

Paragon Talent supported Treatt with a confidential search to appoint a Senior Business Development Manager for the UK beverage market, securing a targeted hire from the ingredients sector.

<h3>Overview</h3><a href="https://www.treatt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Treatt</a> is a global manufacturer of natural extracts and ingredient solutions for the beverage, flavour and fragrance markets. Headquartered in Bury St Edmunds, the business has a long-established reputation in natural extracts, citrus oils, botanicals, tea, coffee, sugar reduction and broader flavour ingredient solutions.As Treatt continued to expand its presence in the beverage category, the business identified the need for a newly created Senior Business Development Manager role focused on the UK market.This was not a replacement hire. It was a strategic growth appointment, created to help Treatt build stronger traction with major UK beverage and juice accounts.The objective was clear: identify and attract a commercially driven business developer who could open doors, build opportunity, and strengthen Treatt&rsquo;s position with a highly targeted group of beverage customers.<h3>The Challenge</h3>Treatt required a confidential search with a highly targeted approach.The ideal candidate needed to bring deep knowledge of the UK beverage market, strong customer access, and a genuine hunter mentality. This was not a role for someone simply managing inherited accounts. Treatt needed someone capable of creating momentum, generating new opportunities, and building relationships with major beverage brands, bottlers and juice manufacturers.That made the search particularly challenging.The UK beverage ingredients market is a highly competitive talent space. A number of flavour, ingredient, colour and beverage-related businesses have been looking for similar profiles, with some searches running for 12 months or more. The best candidates are often well looked after, strongly retained, and not actively looking for a move.There are also many capable professionals in this market who know the customers well, but whose experience is more account management-led. While those individuals may be excellent in their own right, Treatt needed someone with a stronger business development edge.The successful candidate was therefore likely to be employed by a competitor and would need to be approached directly, professionally, and with a clear explanation of the opportunity.<h3>The Search</h3>Paragon Talent carried out a discreet and targeted market mapping exercise across the UK beverage ingredient landscape.The search covered:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Flavour houses</li><li>Ingredient manufacturers</li><li>Colour manufacturers</li><li>Citrus and natural extract businesses</li><li>Juice and beverage ingredient suppliers</li><li>Specialist distributors</li><li>Adjacent technical ingredient businesses serving beverage customers</li></ul>The process combined direct headhunting, market knowledge, previous conversations, network insight and personal recommendations.Given the confidential nature of the assignment, it was important that the approach was controlled, selective and professional. The search was not designed to generate a high volume of speculative candidates. It was designed to identify the right people, approach them with care, and qualify both their relevance and motivation.The candidate who was ultimately appointed came from outside our immediate network. She was identified through detailed market mapping, approached directly, and engaged through an open and transparent conversation about Treatt, the role, the growth opportunity, and why her background appeared so well aligned.<h3>The Shortlist</h3>Paragon Talent presented a shortlist of five candidates, all from relevant flavour, ingredient and colour markets.Each candidate brought strong exposure to the beverage category, but with different strengths across customer relationships, technical ingredient sales, commercial development and market access.Between them, the shortlist had experience working with a number of major UK beverage and juice accounts, including businesses such as Britvic, Refresco, Princes, Fever-Tree, Nichols and other leading beverage brands and bottlers.This gave Treatt a strong, relevant and credible shortlist, rather than a broad selection of loosely matched candidates.Treatt moved quickly and efficiently through the interview process, beginning with Teams interviews before progressing selected candidates to on-site meetings at their Bury St Edmunds headquarters.The calibre of the final candidates created serious consideration around whether more than one hire could be made. Both brought valuable experience and different strengths. Ultimately, Treatt made the decision to appoint Marie.<h3>The Appointment</h3>Marie joined Treatt from Kerry, where she had built a strong track record in the UK beverage market, working closely with major beverage customers and delivering successfully in a highly relevant commercial role.Her background gave Treatt exactly what the search required: strong beverage market knowledge, established customer understanding, commercial credibility, and the ability to open doors with the types of accounts Treatt wanted to grow.Beyond her market experience, Marie&rsquo;s personality and working style aligned very well with the Treatt team. Since joining the business, the feedback has been exceptionally positive.While the role was remote and did not require someone to be based near headquarters, Marie being located less than 20 minutes from Treatt&rsquo;s Bury St Edmunds site became a very positive outcome for both sides.For Marie, proximity to the site gave her the opportunity to become more deeply embedded in the business, build stronger internal relationships, and work closely with Treatt&rsquo;s technical and applications teams.For Treatt, it meant appointing someone who could combine external customer development with easy access to the people, product knowledge, technical expertise and internal collaboration needed to be successful.<h3>The Result</h3>Treatt successfully appointed a Senior Business Development Manager with direct beverage market experience, strong customer knowledge, and a proven background with one of the leading players in the ingredients market.The search delivered:<ul data-spread="false"><li>A confidential and highly targeted market approach</li><li>A shortlist of five relevant candidates from the flavour, ingredient and colour markets</li><li>Strong customer overlap across major UK beverage and juice accounts</li><li>A successful hire from a major competitor in the ingredients space</li><li>A candidate with both the commercial profile and cultural fit to succeed</li><li>A positive geographical outcome, with the appointed candidate based close to Treatt&rsquo;s headquarters</li></ul>For a newly created role in a competitive and candidate-short market, this was a strong result.The appointment gives Treatt a commercially credible business developer who understands the UK beverage landscape, knows the target customer base, and can help the business continue building momentum in a strategically important category.<h3>Why It Mattered</h3>In specialist ingredient markets, the right candidate is rarely waiting on the open market.For roles like this, success depends on knowing where to look, understanding the difference between account management and genuine business development, and being able to approach high-performing people in a way that earns their attention.Treatt understood that the person they wanted was likely already employed, valued, and not actively looking. That meant the search needed to be proactive, discreet and highly focused from the outset.By combining market mapping, direct headhunting, sector knowledge and a clear candidate engagement process, Paragon Talent helped Treatt secure a senior commercial hire capable of making a real impact in the UK beverage market.&nbsp;<h3>FAQs</h3>Can Paragon Talent support confidential searches in the beverage ingredients market? Yes. Many senior commercial hires in the beverage ingredients market require a confidential and highly targeted approach. The strongest candidates are often employed by competitors and are not actively applying for new roles, which means they need to be identified, approached and engaged professionally.How do you find senior business development candidates in specialist ingredient markets? We use a combination of market mapping, direct headhunting, sector knowledge, previous conversations, network insight and personal recommendations. This allows us to identify candidates who may not be visible through job advertising or active applicant channels.What made this Senior Business Development Manager search challenging? The role required someone with strong beverage market knowledge, direct customer understanding and a genuine business development mindset. Many professionals in the market are strong account managers, but Treatt needed someone capable of opening doors, building pipeline and creating new commercial opportunities.Do you recruit for senior commercial roles across flavour, beverage and speciality ingredients? Yes. Paragon Talent supports senior commercial, business development, sales leadership and executive search assignments across the flavour, beverage, speciality ingredients and wider food ingredient markets in the UK, Europe and the US.&nbsp;If you are hiring a senior commercial professional in the flavour, beverage or speciality ingredients market, <a href="https://www.paragon-talent.com/cm/contact-us">contact Paragon Talent for a confidential conversation</a>.

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BENEO Case Study: Recruiting a Regional Sales Manager for a Key North East Territory

Paragon Talent helped BENEO recruit a Regional Sales Manager for its key North East US territory, following the promotion of a previous successful placement.

<h3>Overview</h3><a href="https://www.beneo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BENEO</a> is a global producer of functional ingredients, supporting food, feed and pharmaceutical manufacturers with ingredient solutions derived from natural sources including chicory root, beet, rice, wheat and faba bean. The company&rsquo;s portfolio includes functional fibres, functional carbohydrates, specialty rice ingredients and functional proteins, helping customers develop products with nutritional, technical and health benefits.Paragon Talent recently partnered with BENEO to recruit a Regional Sales Manager for the North East region of the United States.This was a critical backfill for the business. The previous person in the role, Emily Jacobson, had originally been placed by our team 3 years earlier and had gone on to be highly successful, ultimately earning a promotion into a Global Account role.That created a positive challenge for the search.BENEO was not simply replacing someone who had left the business. They were replacing someone who had performed extremely well, developed strong customer relationships, and progressed internally. As a result, the expectations for the next hire were naturally high.The North East is also one of BENEO&rsquo;s most important territories in the US, with an established and substantial customer base. The successful candidate needed to be capable of managing existing strategic relationships, identifying further growth opportunities, and representing a highly technical ingredient portfolio in a consultative, solution-led sales environment.<h3>Specific Requirements for the Search</h3>BENEO required an experienced sales professional from the specialty or functional food ingredient market.The ideal candidate needed:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven B2B sales experience within specialty, functional or added-value food ingredients</li><li>Strong experience in solution-based and consultative sales</li><li>The ability to manage and grow an established customer base</li><li>Experience selling technical ingredient solutions into food and beverage manufacturers</li><li>Strong commercial capability across both account management and business development</li><li>A technical background, ideally including a food science degree or similar qualification</li><li>The ability to operate credibly with R&amp;D, procurement, technical and commercial stakeholders</li><li>Strong cultural fit with BENEO&rsquo;s collaborative and technical sales environment</li></ul>Given the strength of BENEO&rsquo;s portfolio, it was important that the right candidate could sell beyond price. The role required someone who could understand customer challenges, communicate technical value, and position ingredient solutions effectively across a broad range of applications.<h3>Additional Challenge</h3>This search carried a higher level of expectation because of the success of the previous placement.Emily Jacobson, who Paragon Talent had placed into the same role around three years earlier, had performed strongly enough to be promoted into a Global Account position. That reflected well on the original search, but it also raised the bar for the replacement.BENEO needed someone who could step into an important region, inherit a significant customer base, and continue the momentum already created.The challenge was to identify a candidate who could offer:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Immediate credibility in the specialty ingredient market</li><li>Strong technical understanding</li><li>The right level of commercial maturity</li><li>The ability to manage an established territory with high expectations</li><li>Long-term potential within the business</li></ul><h3>Our Approach</h3><h4>Stakeholder Alignment</h4>We began by taking a detailed brief from BENEO to understand the specific requirements of the North East territory, the customer base, the expectations of the role, and the profile of candidate most likely to succeed.Because this was a backfill following an internal promotion, it was important to understand not only the technical and commercial requirements of the position, but also what had made the previous hire successful.<h4>Market Mapping</h4>We carried out a structured mapping exercise across the specialty and functional food ingredient market.The search began with BENEO&rsquo;s direct competitors before expanding into adjacent businesses selling added-value ingredients into similar food and beverage customers.This allowed us to identify candidates with relevant experience across:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Functional ingredients</li><li>Specialty food ingredients</li><li>Added-value ingredient systems</li><li>Technical ingredient sales</li><li>Solution-led customer development</li><li>Food and beverage manufacturing accounts</li></ul>In total, we mapped 167 profiles as part of the initial longlist.<h4>Targeted Headhunting</h4>Once the longlist had been built, we narrowed the market map down to the candidates who were most relevant to BENEO&rsquo;s requirements.We then approached and headhunted selected individuals through multiple channels, focusing on candidates who had the right blend of technical understanding, customer exposure, commercial performance and cultural fit.This was not a volume-led process. The search required careful targeting, as the successful candidate needed to match both the technical nature of BENEO&rsquo;s portfolio and the importance of the North East region.<h4>Candidate Screening</h4>Each candidate was screened against the core requirements of the role, including:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Specialty or functional ingredient sales experience</li><li>Technical understanding of food ingredients</li><li>Experience working with food and beverage manufacturers</li><li>Track record in account management and business development</li><li>Ability to sell through value, application knowledge and customer problem-solving</li><li>Motivation for the opportunity</li><li>Cultural fit with BENEO</li></ul>Following this process, we presented a shortlist of five highly relevant candidates.Each shortlisted candidate was fully screened and presented with a video profile, giving BENEO clear insight into their background, motivations, experience and suitability before interview.<h3>Interview Process</h3>BENEO interviewed all five shortlisted candidates.Following first-stage Teams interviews with the hiring manager and another member of the team, the shortlist was narrowed to three finalists.All three finalists were then invited to BENEO&rsquo;s site in New Jersey for face-to-face meetings with the Managing Director.The quality of the shortlist meant BENEO would have been comfortable progressing with all five candidates. However, the process was narrowed based on the strongest overall fit for the territory, customer base, technical requirements and long-term potential.Following the final face-to-face interviews, a decision was made to extend an offer.<h3>Offer Management</h3>Paragon Talent managed the full offer and negotiation process, ensuring expectations were aligned between BENEO and the successful candidate.This included supporting communication around the opportunity, compensation, timing and acceptance.The process moved quickly, and we successfully secured Brianna&rsquo;s acceptance.<h3>Results</h3>Brianna has now joined BENEO as Regional Sales Manager North East and is settling into the team well.The search delivered:<ul data-spread="false"><li>A successful backfill for one of BENEO&rsquo;s key US territories</li><li>A high-quality shortlist of five fully screened candidates</li><li>Three strong finalists taken through to face-to-face interviews</li><li>A technically credible sales professional with relevant specialty ingredient experience</li><li>A smooth offer and acceptance process</li><li>Continued support for BENEO following the successful promotion of a previous Paragon Talent placement</li></ul>This project also highlights the value of long-term recruitment partnerships. The original hire placed by Paragon Talent went on to succeed, progress and earn promotion within BENEO. When the business needed to replace her, we were able to support again with a targeted, specialist search process.<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>This project demonstrates the importance of understanding not only the job description, but also the context behind the hire.BENEO needed more than a sales professional. They needed someone capable of stepping into an important, established region following the promotion of a high-performing predecessor.Key factors behind the successful outcome included:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Deep knowledge of the functional and specialty ingredient market</li><li>Targeted mapping of 167 relevant professionals</li><li>Direct competitor mapping followed by a broader adjacent market search</li><li>Focused headhunting through multiple channels</li><li>Structured screening around technical, commercial and cultural fit</li><li>Video profiles to support a clear and efficient shortlist process</li><li>Full management of interviews, feedback, offer and negotiation</li></ul>As a result, BENEO successfully secured a strong Regional Sales Manager for one of its most important US territories.<h3>About Paragon Talent</h3>Paragon Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting ingredient-led businesses with senior commercial, technical, operational and leadership talent.We operate across specialist markets including:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Flavours &amp; Fragrance</li><li>Food &amp; Beverage Ingredients</li><li>Functional Ingredients</li><li>Nutraceuticals &amp; Health Ingredients</li><li>Pharmaceutical Ingredients</li><li>Specialty Ingredients</li></ul>Our deep sector expertise, global network and hands-on recruitment approach enable us to support businesses with complex and highly specialised hiring projects across Europe, North America and other international markets.Whether a business is replacing a high-performing employee, strengthening an existing team, entering a new market, or building specialist capability, we help identify, attract and secure the people needed to support long-term growth.<h3>About the Author</h3>Jamie Pickup is the Founder and Director of Paragon Talent, specialising in senior-level recruitment across the ingredients, flavour, fragrance, food, beverage, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical sectors.With almost 15 years of experience in executive search, Jamie has built a strong track record of helping international manufacturing and ingredient businesses recruit high-performing commercial leaders, technical specialists and operational executives across Europe, North America and other global markets.<h3>FAQs</h3>Q. Can Paragon Talent support backfill searches after internal promotions? Yes. We regularly support clients when a successful employee is promoted internally and a critical role needs to be backfilled without losing momentum.Q. How does Paragon Talent identify specialist ingredient sales candidates? We combine market mapping, direct headhunting, sector knowledge and targeted outreach to identify candidates with the right technical, commercial and customer-facing experience.Q. Does Paragon Talent recruit across the US ingredients market? Yes. We support clients across North America, including regional, national and leadership-level searches within food ingredients, flavours, functional ingredients, nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients.Q. Why are video profiles useful in a recruitment process? Video profiles help clients understand a candidate&rsquo;s experience, motivations, communication style and suitability before interview, making the shortlist process more transparent and efficient.Q. What made this search complex? The role was a backfill for a high-performing employee who had been promoted into a global position. The successful candidate needed to meet high expectations, manage an important established territory, and sell a highly technical ingredient portfolio in a solution-led way.

BENEO Inc.

Rochem International Case Study: Building a Senior Global Sales Leadership Team in Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API's)

Discover how Paragon Talent helped Rochem International recruit five senior pharmaceutical ingredient sales leaders across Europe and the US, strengthening their Human and Animal Health commercial teams.

Rochem International Case Study: Hiring Senior Pharmaceutical Ingredient Sales Leaders

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Frulact Case Study: Building a US Commercial Team to Support Manufacturing Expansion

Learn how Paragon Talent helped Frulact recruit three senior sales professionals in the US to support growth following the launch of its new fruit ingredient manufacturing facility in Utah.

Frulact Case Study: Recruiting Senior Sales Talent for US Ingredient Market Expansion

Frulact

Prinova Case Study: Recruiting a Vice President of Sales to Lead a Multi-Hundred-Million Dollar Ingredients Business

Discover how Paragon Talent helped Prinova recruit a Vice President of Sales to lead its multi-hundred-million-dollar US ingredients division, securing a senior commercial leader in under four weeks.

Prinova Case Study: Recruiting a VP of Sales for a Multi-Million Dollar US Ingredients Business

Prinova US

Agrana Case Study: Strengthening UK Commercial Teams in Dairy & Foodservice

Discover how Paragon Talent helped Agrana expand its UK commercial team by recruiting two senior sales professionals for the dairy and Foodservice/QSR sectors.

Agrana UK Business Development Hires | Paragon Talent Case Study

Agrana

Agrumaria Reggina Case Study: Establishing a Senior Commercial Presence in North America

<h3>Overview</h3>Agrumaria Reggina is a third-generation, family-owned Italian business specialising in the production and supply of citrus-based ingredients. Founded in 1971 and based in Calabria, southern Italy, the company processes citrus fruits including oranges, lemons, and grapefruits into high-quality essential oils, juices, concentrates, and other citrus-derived ingredients.In recent years, the business has experienced strong international growth. Under the leadership of CEO Felice Chirico, Agrumaria Reggina has continued to develop ambitious plans to expand its global presence and strengthen its position across key international markets.One important phase of this growth strategy was the establishment of a dedicated business unit in North America. The region already represented around 15&ndash;20% of Agrumaria Reggina&rsquo;s global revenue, with an established customer base including leading global flavour and fragrance houses, as well as major beverage manufacturers.To support this next stage of growth, Agrumaria Reggina needed to secure its first US-based employee: a senior commercial leader with deep citrus market knowledge, strong customer relationships, and the capability to lead the company&rsquo;s North American expansion.<h3>Specific Requirements for the Search</h3>Agrumaria Reggina required a senior commercial professional who could operate credibly within the US flavour, fragrance, beverage, and citrus ingredient markets.The ideal candidate needed:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven B2B sales experience within flavours, ingredients, citrus, natural extracts, essential oils, botanicals, or related markets</li><li>Strong knowledge of leading flavour and fragrance houses and/or multinational beverage manufacturers</li><li>Established relationships across key strategic accounts in North America</li><li>A track record of both account management and new business development</li><li>The ability to represent a family-owned European business in a new international market</li><li>Strong cultural fit with Agrumaria Reggina&rsquo;s values, leadership style, and long-term growth vision</li></ul>This was not simply a sales hire. It was a critical first appointment in the United States, requiring someone capable of building trust with major customers while also helping shape the company&rsquo;s future North American structure.<h3>Additional Challenge</h3>As this was Agrumaria Reggina&rsquo;s first employee in the US, there were several additional considerations beyond identifying and attracting the right candidate.The business needed support in understanding how to position the role correctly in the North American market, particularly around salary, benefits, and candidate expectations.Key areas included:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary benchmarking across multiple US states</li><li>Guidance on market expectations for senior commercial roles in the ingredients sector</li><li>Support around healthcare, medical cover, 401k, and wider employee benefit expectations</li><li>Advice on how to make the opportunity competitive against established US employers</li><li>Support during discussions with the employer of record and benefit providers</li></ul>Rather than making assumptions based on European compensation models, we helped Agrumaria Reggina make informed decisions based on real market feedback and candidate data gathered throughout the search process.<h3>Our Approach</h3><h4>Stakeholder Alignment</h4>We began by meeting directly with Agrumaria Reggina&rsquo;s CEO to understand the company&rsquo;s growth plans, the importance of the North American market, and the profile required for the first US-based hire.This included a detailed discussion around the role&rsquo;s commercial objectives, reporting structure, customer base, growth expectations, and cultural requirements.<h4>Salary Benchmarking</h4>As the initial salary budget required further validation against the US market, we agreed to build salary benchmarking into the search process.Through targeted market engagement, we gathered relevant data from senior commercial professionals across multiple states. This allowed Agrumaria Reggina to assess the market properly and position the opportunity at a level capable of attracting the right calibre of candidate.<h4>Market Mapping</h4>We conducted a targeted mapping exercise across the North American citrus, flavour, fragrance, beverage, and natural ingredient markets.This included identifying 78 relevant professionals from competitor organisations and adjacent ingredient businesses, with a particular focus on individuals who had experience selling into major flavour houses, beverage manufacturers, and strategic global accounts.<h4>Targeted Outreach</h4>From the wider market map, we actively approached just over 40 professionals who most closely matched the requirements of the brief.Each approach was carefully positioned to reflect the opportunity: not just as a commercial role, but as a chance to help establish and lead the North American presence of a growing, family-owned European citrus ingredient business.<h4>Candidate Screening</h4>Candidates were assessed against both technical and cultural requirements, including:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Citrus, flavour, fragrance, or ingredient market knowledge</li><li>Experience selling into strategic accounts</li><li>Strength of relationships with major F&amp;F houses and beverage manufacturers</li><li>Track record in account growth and business development</li><li>Ability to work independently as the first US-based hire</li><li>Fit with Agrumaria Reggina&rsquo;s leadership team and long-term ambitions</li></ul>Following a detailed screening process, we reduced the search to a final shortlist of six high-calibre professionals.<h4>Interview &amp; Offer Management</h4>Agrumaria Reggina interviewed all six shortlisted candidates, with strong feedback across the group.Following initial interviews, the process was narrowed quickly to a smaller group of frontrunners before a final decision was made.We managed the full interview, feedback, offer, and negotiation process, aligning expectations between the candidate, internal stakeholders, and external employment partners. This included support around compensation, benefits, medical plans, and practical onboarding considerations.<h3>Results</h3>The search successfully resulted in the appointment of Joel Longbons as General Manager North America for Agrumaria Reggina.Joel brought extensive experience from a senior business unit leadership role, with a strong background supplying citrus ingredients into the flavour and fragrance market.His appointment gave Agrumaria Reggina an experienced, credible, and well-networked commercial leader to support the continued development of its North American business.The outcome provided Agrumaria Reggina with:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Its first dedicated US-based employee</li><li>Senior commercial leadership in North America</li><li>Strong relationships across key strategic customer groups</li><li>Citrus and ingredient market expertise</li><li>A foundation for future growth in the region</li></ul><h3>Candidate Testimonial</h3>Joel Longbons &ndash; General Manager North America&ldquo;Jamie is a genuine character. I sincerely appreciated working together. He is timely and transparent. I will be reaching out to request his help in the future.&rdquo;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/static/imglib/Picture1.jpg" height="294" width="422" alt="" /><h3>Key Takeaways</h3>This project demonstrates the importance of combining specialist market knowledge with practical international hiring support.Agrumaria Reggina did not simply need a recruiter to identify candidates. They needed a partner who could help them understand the US market, benchmark compensation, navigate candidate expectations, and secure a senior commercial leader capable of representing the business in a strategically important region.Key factors behind the successful outcome included:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Deep knowledge of the citrus, flavour, fragrance, and ingredient markets</li><li>Targeted mapping of senior commercial professionals across North America</li><li>Real-time salary and benefits benchmarking</li><li>Structured screening focused on both technical expertise and cultural fit</li><li>Full support through interviews, offer management, benefits discussions, and onboarding considerations</li></ul>As a result, Agrumaria Reggina successfully established its senior commercial presence in North America and strengthened its ability to grow with major customers across the region.<h3>About Paragon Talent</h3>Paragon Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting ingredient-led businesses with senior leadership, commercial, technical, and operational talent.We operate across specialist markets including:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Flavours &amp; Fragrance</li><li>Food &amp; Beverage Ingredients</li><li>Citrus, Natural Extracts &amp; Botanicals</li><li>Nutraceuticals &amp; Health Ingredients</li><li>Pharmaceutical Ingredients</li></ul>Our deep sector expertise, global network, and hands-on recruitment approach enable us to support businesses with complex, specialist, and international hiring projects.Whether a company is strengthening an existing team, entering a new market, or making a critical first hire in a new region, we help identify, attract, and secure the people needed to support long-term growth.<h3>About the Author</h3>Jamie Pickup is the Founder and Director of Paragon Talent, specialising in senior-level recruitment across the ingredients, flavour, fragrance, food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors.With almost 15 years of experience in executive search, Jamie has built a strong track record of helping international manufacturing and ingredient businesses recruit high-performing commercial leaders, technical specialists, and operational executives across Europe, North America, and other global markets.<h3>FAQs</h3>Q. Can Paragon Talent support companies making their first hire in a new country? Yes. We regularly support international businesses entering new markets, helping them understand candidate expectations, compensation levels, benefits, and local hiring considerations.Q. How does Paragon Talent benchmark salary for specialist roles? We use a combination of market data, candidate conversations, sector knowledge, and live feedback gathered during the search process to help clients position roles competitively.Q. Does Paragon Talent work across the citrus and flavour ingredient markets? Yes. We support businesses across citrus ingredients, essential oils, natural extracts, flavours, fragrance, botanicals, and wider ingredient-led markets.Q. Can Paragon Talent recruit senior commercial leaders in North America? Yes. We regularly support senior commercial and leadership searches across North America, Europe, and other international markets.Q. What made this search complex? The role was Agrumaria Reggina&rsquo;s first US-based hire, meaning the search required not only candidate identification but also support around salary benchmarking, benefits expectations, employment structure, and cultural fit.

Agrumaria Reggina

Treatt Case Study: Building a High-Performing European Sales Team

Paragon Talent helped Treatt hire two senior European sales professionals for their natural extracts and flavour division. Learn how our industry expertise and targeted search delivered top talent efficiently.

Treatt Case Study: Hiring Top Senior Sales Talent in Europe | Paragon Talent

Treatt

How we helped JF Renshaw successful appoint 15 professionals between 2019 and 2022

<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/static/imglib/logo-2024.png" height="182" width="400" alt="" />Company overview:JF Renshaw who were recently acquired by Bakels, was a UK-based company that specialised in the production of bakery ingredients, particularly known for its range of products used in cake decorating, sugarcraft, and the baking industry.The company built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, professional products, serving both amateur bakers and professionals in the cake-making industry, and as a result received a Royal Warrant approval in 2015.The company was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a supplier of cake decorations and bakery ingredients. This prestigious recognition means that JF Renshaw has been officially recognized as a supplier to the British royal family, a mark of quality and trust.&nbsp;Working relationship:Jamie started working with JF Renshaw in August 2019 following an introduction to their HR Director from their incoming CEO.Following an initial introductory conversation, Jamie travelled to their UK manufacturing site in Liverpool to meet the team, learn more about the business and understand how he could help.This led to successful partnership that lasted from 2019 until 2022 that saw Jamie and JF Renshaw successful complete 15 out of 17 projects. The 2 project that didn&rsquo;t come to fruition were Sales roles, which were cancelled at 2nd stage interview when the UK went into full lockdown in 201when the COVID pandemic spread across Europe.The successful partnership continued until 2022, but JF Renshaw unfortunately started struggling financially due to a huge increase in the price of raw materials after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At the same time manufacturing costs were also increasing due to energy price hikes.At this time the business went through a major headcount reduction to reduce overheads, and shortly after the business was acquired by British Bakels.&nbsp;Successful projects between 2019 and 2022 included:<ul><li>Head of Marketing</li><li>Key Account Manager&rsquo;s</li><li>Head of NPD</li><li>Product Marketing Manager&rsquo;s</li><li>Senior Buyer</li><li>Technical Director</li><li>Head of Customer Support</li><li>NPD Managers</li><li>Packaging Technologist</li><li>Development Technologist</li></ul>&nbsp;Client Testimonial<blockquote>&ldquo;Jamie has supported me on a number of recruitments over the last 5 years. These were in a number of functions - commercial, marketing, technical, procurement and operations. He has a great network, takes time to understand the role being recruited and the person requirements and has always delivered a strong long and short list. Communication has always been good and Jamie has always found us a great candidate. Follow up is also good, I would highly recommend Jamie&rdquo; Steve Moon &ndash; ex. CEO</blockquote><blockquote>&ldquo;Jamie supported me with a number of recruitment campaigns at a food manufacturing organisation that I worked for. From the outset, Jamie took time and care to understand what the Company needed, spending more time on the organisational culture and personal competencies that were needed to be successful in the role. The campaigns were always well organised and he consulted with the business throughout the process to ensure we were kept informed and in order that he could refine the process quickly, if it was needed. We were never bombarded by CV's that were not relevant, he worked hard to ensure the shortlisted candidates were suitable, credible and committed. I can't recall one campaign that Jamie was not able deliver on. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jamie to a company looking to recruit, he knows his industry, builds good relationships with candidates and clients and acts as an extension to any organisation recruiting.&rdquo;Jenny Gee &ndash; ex. HR Director</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>&ldquo;For me cultural fit Is key to both finding your ideal job and hiring new recruits. Having worked with Jamie on both sides of the recruitment process I can recommend his approach to find great candidates with the right cultural fit. I&rsquo;ve worked on several recruitment projects and the quality of the candidates has been excellent.&rdquo; Kerry (Medlicott) Walton &ndash; ex. Head of Sales &amp; Marketing</blockquote>&nbsp;Candidate Testimonials:<blockquote>&ldquo;Jamie worked with me right from the start of my new role. He was very clear and honest with job description and all feedback. Jamie supported throughout the process, giving advice and direction. Jamie always kept in contact and always very prompt. A pleasure to work with and would highly recommend." Claire Bailey &ndash; Head of NPD</blockquote><blockquote>&ldquo;Jamie has been very helpful and supportive, which has resulted in me starting a new job. He kept in contact throughout the interview process and communicated in a concise and friendly manner. I would gladly work with Jamie again in the future.&rdquo; Mandy McMullin &ndash; NPD Technologist</blockquote><blockquote>&ldquo;Simply brilliant. I had the privilege of being recruited by Jamie as a candidate for JF Renshaw. Throughout the process he exceeded my expectations. His communication skills are complemented perfectly by his ability to capture the essence of the 'needs and nature' of a prospective employer so I felt informed throughout the process. He delivered on every commitment made and made the process a pleasure. I can&rsquo;t recommend you highly enough, Jamie&rdquo; Lee Watkins &ndash; Key Account Manager</blockquote><blockquote>"I've met very few people with good people skills. I've met even fewer with great people skills. Jamie falls into the 'great' category.A recruiter who truly listens to and invests in the clients and candidates he represents. Jamie has a real knack of presenting opportunities and enabling all to make the best decisions for them.From our initial contact through to finalising my new job offer, his support and confident no fuss but thorough approach, has paved the way to my next career step."Claire Taylor - Packaging Technologist</blockquote>&nbsp;Are you looking for similar support across various functions? If so, please contact us today to find out how we can help you achieve similar results.

JF Renshaw

How we helped Chaucer successful appoint 9 professionals across Europe and the US

<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/static/imglib/chaucer.png" height="225" width="225" alt="" />Overview:Chaucer Foods is a UK-based company specialising in the production of high-quality, freeze-dried ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 1982, Chaucer Foods is a leader in the freeze-drying and dehydration of fruits, vegetables, and other food ingredients, supplying both whole and customized solutions.&nbsp;The company serves a wide range of sectors, including:Food and Beverage &ndash; Providing freeze-dried fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flavourings for products like snacks, soups, smoothies, and ready meals. Health and Nutrition &ndash; Offering natural, nutrient-rich ingredients used in health foods, dietary supplements, and functional products. Private Label and Foodservice &ndash; Chaucer also works with companies to create tailored, private-label ingredients or ready-to-use products for foodservice providers.&nbsp;The background:Jamie started working with Chaucer Foods in September 2018 following an introduction to their HR Director from their incoming CCO who&rsquo;d worked with Jamie previously.Following an initial introductory conversation, Jamie travelled to their UK manufacturing site to meet the team, learn more about the business and understand how he could help.This led to an on-going relationship which has now seen 9 successful projects completed in the UK, Europe and the US.&nbsp;Some of these projects have included:<ul><li>Sales &amp; NPI Director Americas</li><li>GKAM Foodservice</li><li>Regional Sales Manager Northern Europe</li><li>UK Sales Manager Freeze Dried</li><li>UK Sales Manager Baked Ingredients</li><li>New Product Development Manager</li></ul>&nbsp;Client Testimonials:<blockquote>&ldquo;We recently engaged Jamie to find us 2 UK Sales Managers and we are extremely satisfied with the results. Their personal approach, the calibre of candidates presented, the efficiency in which they delivered, and the timely completion of both projects made the process effortless.&rdquo;Angela Lofthouse &ndash; ex. CCO/Global Head of Sales &amp; R&amp;D</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>&ldquo;I worked with Jamie initially in 2018 as a candidate, and then as a client 2019 - 2023. Jamie is very thorough in the way he works and makes sure he understands the details of the roles he is working on; he also puts in the same level of detail into understanding the candidates and their fit for the role and organisation. Jamie is also very trustworthy, gives an honest opinion and is very reliable. He is also a very likeable person and goes above and beyond the call of the duty to help in any way he can.&rdquo;Kathy Shaw &ndash; ex. Global R&amp;D Director</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>"Jamie has helped me recruit several members of my team in EMEA. As I&rsquo;ve worked for many years with Jamie, he knows exactly the type of candidates who will fit very well in my team, which is so valuable in the long term. I really recommend Jamie to lead your recruitment needs in the food ingredients industry."Eric Quirin - EMEA Sales Director</blockquote>&nbsp;Candidate Testimonials:<blockquote>&ldquo;It has been a really positive experience being recruited by Jamie. He took time to communicate regularly with me throughout the process, he was very supportive. I really appreciated the unique methods used by GrassGreener in the recruitment process that reassured me that I would be the right cultural fit. I now have a fantastic new role, and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend getting in touch with Jamie.&rdquo;Gemma Sheridan &ndash; NPD Manager</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>&ldquo;I am extremely impressed by the service received of Jamie throughout the entire process despite all the difficulties caused by the pandemic. The recruitment method was unique and in depth, for making sure that the position is a true match for both parties involved. I genuinely recommend Jamie Pickup to anyone wishing to be involved in a recruitment process.&rdquo;Ildiko Finta &ndash; Regional Sales Manager Europe</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>&ldquo;I worked very closely with a Jamie in 2019, he contacted me for a position in Sales at Chaucer Foods and the experience working with him was exceptional. Jamie was always supportive in every step of the process! It was a pleasure working with you.&rdquo;Itzel Rincon &ndash; Sales &amp; NPI Director Americas</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>&ldquo;In the summer of 2019 Jamie recruited me for the role of Sales manager North Europe at Chaucer Foods. The process was managed from the beginning till the end (including managing the negotiations). I really have to say that this process was manager by Jamie above my expectations and above what you normal find in the recruitment market. Jamie proved to be friendly and very professional at the same time!!&rdquo;Mark Meijer &ndash; Regional Sales Manager N.Europe</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>"I highly recommend Jamie Pickup for his deep expertise in the industry and outstanding professional network. His strategic insight and strong connections have been instrumental in driving business growth and fostering valuable partnerships. Jamie's proactive and results-driven approach makes him a true asset to any organization."Onur Cil - Sales Manager UK</blockquote><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/static/imglib/GreenwhitePost.png" height="800" width="800" alt="" />Are you looking for similar support across Europe and the US? If so, please contact us today to find out how we can help you achieve similar results.

Chaucer

Over a decade of successful Flavourist searches across 4 continents 

Over the last decade Jamie has successful worked with multiple Flavour houses across the globe, mid-sized companies through to market leading $multi-billion-organizations.As an example, these companies have at various points included: Symrise, Givaudan, Metarom, Synergy Taste, Kerry, IFF (Frutarom), Lucta, Omega Ingredients (part of the Robertet Group) to name just a few.In addition to Commercial, Marketing and Leadership appointments, Jamie has helped a number of these organizations to find technical professionals, across 4 continents, specifically Flavourist&rsquo;s through to Technical Director&rsquo;s.Below are several examples:APAC:<ul><li>Master Flavourist &ndash; Singapore (Confidential)</li><li>Flavourist Beverage &ndash; Singapore (Symrise)</li><li>Senior Innovation Flavourist Savoury &ndash; Singapore (Givaudan)</li><li>Senior Oral Care Flavourist &ndash; Singapore (Confidential)</li></ul>EMEA:<ul><li>Senior Beverage Flavourist &ndash; Germany (Symrise)</li><li>Flavourist &ndash; Germany (Symrise)</li><li>Senior Beverage Flavourist &ndash; UK (Frutarom/IFF)</li><li>Senior Sweet &amp; Beverage Flavourist &ndash; Spain (Grupo Carinsa)</li><li>Senior Flavourist &ndash; Switzerland (PMI)</li><li>Senior Sweet Flavourist &ndash; Turkey (Confidential)</li></ul>Americas:<ul><li>Senior Flavorist &ndash; New Jersey, US (Confidential)</li><li>Technical Director LATAM- Brazil (Symrise)</li><li>Senior Beverage Flavourist LATAM &ndash; Brazil (Symrise)</li><li>Savoury Flavourist&ndash; Mexico (Kerry)</li><li>Senior Flavourist Beverage &ndash; Mexico (Kerry)</li></ul>&nbsp;A couple of testimonials:<blockquote>&ldquo;I worked with Jamie on a very complex and specific Recruitment Project last year and it was a great please to have him as our support on that. His target-oriented and accountability for results competences were crucial for the successful result we got!&rdquo;Danila Marinoni &ndash; HR Director @ Symrise</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>&ldquo;Jamie was helpful and supportive right from the start of the recruitment process from initial contact and continuing through the whole interview process right to me starting my new role. Jamie and his team at Aston Chambers have made a difficult move much easier and were a pleasure to work with.&rdquo;Jonathan Wilson &ndash; Senior Flavourist @ Symrise (now at Sensient)</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>&ldquo;I have been very impressed with the service that I have received from Jamie Pickup. Jamie came across as a down to earth person, yet very professional in his approach. The recruitment method was unique to me at first, however, the tools helped me to highlight my skills and experience in addition to the CV and thus securing that 1st important interview. From the very first telephone call, identifying my career needs to the end, going the extra miles with helping with my relocation once the job was secured &ndash; Jamie&rsquo;s support throughout the process has been 2nd to none. I can genuinely recommend Jamie Pickup to anyone wishing to be involved in a recruitment process.&rdquo;Asim Das &ndash; Senior Flavourist @ IFF</blockquote>&nbsp;<blockquote>&ldquo;Excellent support and follow up during the recruitment process. I can emphasize the kind attention and timely follow-up in each of the phases of the process, not only caring about the professional part but also the personal part.&rdquo;Rene Robellada &ndash; Savoury Flavorist @ Kerry</blockquote>&nbsp;Technical appointments in the Flavour and Fragrance industries can be extremely difficult to fill, having a recruitment partner that not only understands the roles but who has a strong pre-existing network to help can be the difference between success and failure.If you want to discuss how we can help you to find talent for such critical roles in your business, please contact us today to find out how we can help.&nbsp;

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