The CPG COO used to be, above almost everything else, a supply chain executive. If you could keep the shelves stocked, manage trade relationships, and hold the line on cost, you were doing the job. That version of the role still exists inside some organizations. But for most consumer packaged goods companies today, it no…
Every CPG company says it wants top talent. Far fewer can describe, with any precision, what that actually looks like. A strong resume and a familiar logo on it are easy to find. The instincts that let an executive move volume, defend margin, and read a category three steps ahead of the competition are not.…
Not long ago, the CPG COO was defined by supply chain discipline, the executive who made sure product got made, stored, and delivered on time. That job still exists. But it no longer tells the full story of what a great CPG Chief Operating Officer must do. The explosive growth of CPG ecommerce across Amazon,…
If you’ve searched “CPG GM” and landed here, you’re likely trying to figure out one of two things: what the role actually entails, or how to find, or become, one. Either way, you’re in the right place. Hunter & Michaels has been placing General Managers and executive talent in the consumer packaged goods industry since…
Finding the right executive for a CPG organization is a strategic advantage—and speed matters. Slow hiring risks lost sales, stalled product launches, and weakened team morale. For hiring leaders who need top-tier talent faster, Hunter & Michaels combines deep industry expertise with a proven process that shortens time-to-hire while ensuring the right cultural and capability…
The rules of retail have changed. Consumers expect seamless experiences whether they discover a product on social, buy it on a marketplace, pick it up in-store, or subscribe for monthly delivery. For consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, growth no longer depends solely on product innovation or traditional retail relationships — it depends on leadership that…
Finding leaders who can translate vision into sustainable growth is one of the highest-leverage investments a consumer packaged goods (CPG) company can make. At Hunter & Michaels, a dedicated CPG executive recruiting firm, we’ve seen firsthand how the right leadership hire accelerates innovation, optimizes commercial execution, and builds enduring brand equity. Below are practical frameworks…
At Hunter & Michaels, we’ve spent more than three decades helping consumer companies build leadership teams that drive sustainable growth. As dedicated consumer brand headhunters since 1991, our firm focuses exclusively on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail marketplace. That singular focus gives our clients access to deep category expertise, refined search methodologies, and…
In today’s competitive landscape, finding the right talent for the consumer goods industry can be a daunting task. Partnering with specialized consumer goods recruiting firms like Hunter & Michaels can streamline this process and ensure that you not only find candidates but find the best fit for your organization. Let’s take a closer look at…
In today’s rapidly evolving consumer packaged goods (CPG) landscape, the shift toward eCommerce has been nothing short of transformative. As brands increasingly rely on digital platforms to reach their consumers, the importance of strategic hiring at the executive level becomes paramount. At Hunter & Michaels, we understand that recruiting the right C-suite talent is essential…