Agriculture & Food Executive Search Firm

AgHires is a specialized executive search firm helping agriculture, agribusiness, food production, and food supply chain companies hire proven leaders. We connect organizations with C-suite executives and senior-level talent who bring the industry expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience to deliver measurable results.

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A Better Executive Search Model

$0 Upfront

Retained-level search. No retainer

25% Upon Hire

Contingency fee based on successful hire

12 Months

Executive C-suite replacement guarantee

US & Canada

Full continental search coverage

100%

Industry experienced team

1,000+

Executive & Recruiting Placements

60+

Industry sectors served

45-75 Days

Avg. time to fill

95%

Placement retention rate

WHY COMPANIES CHOOSE AGHIRES

Industry Executive Search That Delivers

AgHires combines deep agriculture and food industry expertise with a proactive executive search process to help companies hire C-suite and senior leaders who deliver measurable results.

Agriculture & Food Industry Expertise

Specialized search consultants who understand agriculture, agribusiness, food production, and the broader food supply chain.

Proven Executive Search Process

Targeted research, proactive outreach, and rigorous vetting help us identify proven leaders—including executives who are not actively job searching.

Strategic Search Guidance

Clear communication, market insight, and hiring guidance from initial discovery through candidate selection, offer, and onboarding.

Retained-Level Executive Search

Without the Upfront Retainer

We work as an extension of your leadership team, delivering retained-level focus and accountability with no upfront retainer. Our fee is due only after a successful hire.

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Executive search consultation with agriculture industry leaders

Executive Roles We Recruit

AgHires recruits C-suite, vice president, director, general management, and other senior leadership positions across agriculture, agribusiness, food production, food processing, and the broader food supply chain.

C-Suite & Executive Leadership

CEO
President
COO
CFO
Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Technology Officer

Operations & General Management

Vice President of Operations
General Manager
Director of Operations
Plant & Facility Leadership
Regional Leadership
Business Unit Leaders

Commercial & Technical Leadership

Vice President of Sales
Commercial Director
Director of Marketing
Technical Director
R&D Leadership
Product & Business Development

Strategic Search Partnership
Guidance and communication throughout the entire executive search process.

Market & Compensation Insight
Real-time perspective on candidate expectations, compensation, and market conditions.

Deep Industry Network Access

Our reach across the agriculture and food industry connects you to leaders you won't find through a public search.

How We Work

Our Executive Search Process

In-Depth Discovery

Before any agreement is signed, we start with in-depth conversations with your leadership team to understand your culture, org structure, and what success looks like in this role.

Targeted Strategy

Our team builds a targeted search strategy, defining the candidate profile, key competitors to source from, and the ag and food sectors most likely to hold the right fit.

Proactive Search

Few firms match the depth of our outreach. Through targeted research and personalized engagement, we connect you with top agriculture and food industry leaders.

Rigorous Vetting

Every candidate is vetted on track record, leadership approach, and cultural fit through in-depth interviews before reaching your desk.

Offer & Onboard

We help you extend the offer, coordinate the transition, and stay engaged through onboarding to help your new leader hit the ground running.

Ag Associations

Ag Investment and Real Estate

Ag Lending and Financial Services

Animal Feed and Nutrition

Biotechnology

Cattle

Controlled Environment Ag (CEA)

Crop Protection and Crop Nutrition

Food Production and Processing

And more

Agriculture Headhunters with Executive Search Expertise

AgHires is a specialized agriculture headhunter and executive search firm serving agriculture, agribusiness, food production, food processing, and the broader food supply chain.

Our industry focus gives us a deeper understanding of the companies we serve, the leadership challenges they face, and the experience required to succeed in specialized markets. Through proactive headhunting, targeted outreach, and an extensive industry network, we connect employers with proven leaders who may never respond to a traditional job posting.

Throughout every search, we prioritize communication, integrity, and finding the right long-term fit.

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Agri Search with Strong Partnerships for Long-Term Growth

"AgHires made the entire search process easy, organized, and transparent from beginning to end. Our Board was extremely complimentary of the team's preparation, the quality of the questions, and the guidance provided throughout the process. We were very pleased with the experience and would absolutely partner with AgHires again for future leadership searches."

Karen Alsop

Centerra Cooperative

Building the right leadership team is critical to achieving your long-term business goals. Through our specialized agri search services, AgHires connects you with executives who combine vision, strategy, and industry expertise to move your company forward. We focus on connecting companies with top talent to bridge leadership gaps and foster strong networks within the agricultural sector.

Ready to Hire Your Next Leader?

With AgHires as your partner, you gain more than a recruiter — you gain an advisor dedicated to delivering leaders who can shape the future of your company.

Our approach is rooted in strong partnerships — 90% of our clients are returning or referrals, proving the value of our trusted relationships and consistent results.

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