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Regional animal nutrition organization

Upper Midwest, United States
Chief Financial Officer

709 - Reporting to the President, the Chief Financial Officer will manage the finance, accounting, financial reporting, internal audit, risk management, operating and capital budgets, tax planning, payroll, and management information and treasury systems within the Company. Additionally, this executive will work closely with the President and other executives in matters related to business strategy, including both planning and implementation.
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Vertically integrated pork producer

Russia
Vice President, Pork Live Operations

708 - We seek an operations leader to be responsible for all aspects of growing live pigs for the Pork/Swine Division, with responsibilities for sixregional live production operations and the capacity to manage70-80 000 sows annually. In addition to implementing best practices in pork/swine operations across the complexes, key operational responsibilities will include broad operations and tactical accountabilities for several greenfield operations. The ideal candidate will have a broad and deep knowledge of pork/swine operations from breeder through logistics to the production facilities and knowledge of key markets served.
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Leading crop inputs producer and distributor

Upper Midwest, United States
Director, Market & Customer Insights

707 - Reporting to the Vice President, Marketing, the Director, Market & Customer Insights will serve as part of the company's senior leadership team and will lead customer and market insight strategy, development, and delivery. This position will establish mechanisms for capturing and integrating business and customer insights by alignment of internal systems, external data sources, and customer knowledge. Key components of this responsibility include: discover insight needs/gaps, manage research activities, identify existing and future internal/external resources and data, and implement process for analyses and insight development. In addition, this person will develop strategies to integrate insights into marketing, services, products, communications, and customer strategies, financial forecasts, and business development opportunities.
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European crop protection chemical company

Hungary
Managing Director, Hungary

705 - In this newly-created position, the Managing Director, Hungary will establish a new distribution organization to formulate and set up clear targets for business development, and will represent the company in Hungary. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years business experience, ideally in selling and marketing of crop protection products (or other agricultural inputs), services and solutions to growers and to distribution partners along the value chain within the agricultural industry. This individual will possess an in-depth understanding of the distribution system within Hungary.
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European crop protection chemical company

Poland
Managing Director, Poland

704 - In this newly-created position, the Managing Director, Poland will establish a new distribution organization to formulate and set up clear targets for business development, and will represent the company in Poland. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years business experience, ideally in selling and marketing of crop protection products (or other agricultural inputs), services and solutions to growers and to distribution partners along the value chain within the agricultural industry. This individual will possess an in-depth understanding of the distribution system within Poland.
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Leading beef company

Indonesia
General Manager, Meat Processing Business Unit

703 - The new role of General Manager, Meat Processing Business will leadthe buildup of the company's meat processing business unit as part of the company's rapidly expanding beef enterprise. This position will develop the company's overall cattle new business strategy as well as engage the team to achieve superior business results in the existing business. We seek a strong meat products development, marketing, procurement, and logistics leader who has an in-depth knowledge of cattle and protein product markets and how to profitably source, distribute, and sell products in the Indonesian marketplace. A strong strategic new business development focus will be important.
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Global functional food ingredients company

Midwest, US
Vice President, Technology and Innovation

702 - The Vice President, Technology and Innovation will formulate strategy around R&D programs, policies and procedures to maintain and advance the organization's competitive position and profitability. This individual will successfully manage global strategic collaborations and alliances in multi-national and multi-cultural scopes. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD Degree in a Biological, Chemical, Food Science or related field with twenty (20) years of progressive related experience, of which at least eight has been at the Director or Senior Director level.
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International financial services provider

New York City or St. Louis, MO - US
Vice President, Animal Protein

701 - The Vice President, Animal Protein will serve as part of the food and agribusiness research team and will support and build the business through analysis, synthesis, and presentation of business and market data in the animal protein sector. The ideal candidate will know how to turn data into information and an actionable market view, and will possess rigorous research and analytical skills to define and track the economic drivers through the entire supply chain within the Animal Protein segment. This individual will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate the impact of those drivers and supply chain interrelationships to both stakeholders and customers.
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International financial services provider

New York City or Sacramento, CA - US
Executive Director, Dairy and Food Processing

700 - We are seeking an Executive Director, Dairy and Food Processing, to join the food and agribusiness research team to support and build the business through analysis, synthesis, and presentation of business and market data in the dairy and food processing sectors. The successful candidate will have a blend of sector knowledge, demonstrated analytical and research skills, superb communications skills, and, above all, judgment to springboard from analysis to identifying opportunities for the organization and its clients in the Americas. Beyond banking, this is an opportunity to develop visibility as a thought leader and recognized expert in the industry who is regularly sought out for comment by both media and industry groups.
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Global plant biotechnology organization

Belgium
Product Research Manager, Wheat

699 - In this newly created position, the Product Research Manager, Wheat will report to the Head of Product Research and will play an instrumental role in supporting the future growth strategy for wheat. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Life Sciences, in-depth knowledge of global wheat seed breeding and production, and a successful track record managing research programs across functions, departments, and locations.
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Global research-based crop inputs organization

Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America
Multiple Global Supply Chain Roles, Seed

698 - Successful candidates will guide and direct the seed supply chain activities of specific product lines or business units, including people and organizational capability, systems and processes, and assets. These Supply Chain executives will coordinate and manage regional and global functions to reach business objectives, and will lead activity to reduce production and logistics costs while assuring that required quality and supply targets are met and minimizing carryover inventory.
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International non-profit non-governmental organization focused on fisheries and aquaculture

Zambia or Kenya, Africa
Regional Director for Africa

697 - Reporting to the Deputy Director General, the Regional Director will lead operations in Africa, and will be the organization's primary representative in Africa. The successful candidate will take the lead in setting the strategic focus for the organization's research in the region, and will develop and maintain the organization's relationship with its investors, partners, and other stakeholders. With a multidisciplinary team of 15 researchers and an annual budget of over US$4 million, he/she will oversee project development and project management for the region.
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Leading trader of agricultural and energy commodities

United States
Chief Operating Officer, Global Fertilizer Company

696 - We seek a results-driven general manager and commercial leader experienced in fertilizer and/or other flat price, non-exchanged-traded commodities with a track record of success building commercial teams around the world and in acquisitions and joint ventures.
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Leading grain and agronomy cooperative

Midwest, US
Vice President, Marketing

694 - Serving as part of the leadership team in this newly-created position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Marketing will have strong service commitments to the leaders of the grain, agronomy, and operations divisions. The successful candidate will develop and steward strategic business plans and specific imperatives, business and departmental marketing plans, provide leadership for brand development, communication and insight activation strategies and implementation, and drive critical growth and revenue drivers for the business.
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Plant biotechnology company

Southeastern United States
Manager, Regulatory Affairs

692 - Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, the successful candidate will lead efforts for obtaining regulatory approvals for one or more plant biotech products currently under development. A PhD is preferred but minimum qualifications include a MSc and 10+ years experience with a background in plant biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, or other related field with a background in US regulations and regulatory affairs.
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Major multi-national trader

Southeast Asia
Region Manager / Fertilizer Trader – Southeast Asia

690 - The Region Manager will report to the Head of Trading and will be responsible for all trading activities related to assigned territories, customers, and products. Specific responsibilities will include purchasing, sales, market research, and customer relationship management. The successful candidate will have a track record of success in marketing fertilizer in Southeast Asia as representative of a manufacturer or international trading company. Fluency in English and at least one relevant local marketplace language is required.
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Major research university

Midwest, US
Head, Department of Agricultural Economics

689 - The Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics is responsible for the administration and leadership of the teaching, research, extension/outreach, and international activities of the department. This individual will oversee agricultural economics programs at research and extension centers. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in agricultural economics, economics, or a closely related field and must meet the qualifications for appointment as a tenured professor. Familiarity with the land-grant system is highly desirable.
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Global crop input organization

Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, Crop Protection

686 - Reporting directly to the head of global product development, this individual will be part of the key crop protection executive team. We seek a visionary and strategic leader with superior knowledge of and track record of success in global crop protection registration processes and related governmental and non-governmental influencing activities, and the ability to accomplish objectives through other people.
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Multi-state dairy cooperative

Midwest, US
General Manager

685 - Reporting to Board of Directors and serving as the executive leader of this organization, the General Manager will be responsible for the complete operation of the cooperative, from administration, operations, financial reporting, legal, member relations and public affairs.
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Leading trader of agricultural and energy commodities

Southeast, US
Chief Economist / Senior Analyst

683 - This individual will support fertilizer trading activities through analysis, synthesis, and presentation of business and market data. We seek a candidate experienced in the fertilizer industry who knows how to turn data into information and actionable insight, recommendations, and results. The ideal candidate will be a creative self starter who hits the ground running, operates independently, and demonstrates judgment and discipline to plan and accomplish goals.
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Global leader in high performance agricultural seeds

Location flexible
Global Research & Development Head

680 - This executive will lead the Company’s global seed and traits R&D strategy, tactics, and implementation with a priority on building efficiency and effectiveness and a high performance, competition-beating organization. For this critical role we seek a results-driven, forward-looking, market-savvy scientist who knows how to motivate and work through other scientists. The successful candidate will possess a PhD and extensive experience in seed research with specific emphasis on plant breeding, biotech traits, and integration of modern molecular marker and transformation technologies into the product development process and allied areas.
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Innovative grower of fresh produce

Northeastern United States
Head of Research & Development

677 - This newly created post will report directly to the CEO and will develop the optimal combination of genetics selection and development of systems and methods to produce the world’s best tasting products and deliver a superior consumer experience. The ideal candidate will have research management experience in a relevant commercial environment, such as seeds or plant biotechnology, and including greenhouse operations.
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Plant biotechnology company

Southeastern United States
Vice President, Business and Product Development

675 - Reporting to the CEO, this person will be responsible for business development, market/product development, business planning, and business/product valuation. We seek an experienced business development executive with progressive leadership responsibility gained through a mix of business and/or consulting roles, ideally with a growth-oriented commercial biotechnology organization.
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Vertically integrated poultry producer

Russia
Vice President, Poultry Division

674 - In this newly-created role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President, Poultry Division will be responsible for breeder operations management, optimal breeder selection, feed milling and formulation, animal health, production operations, budgeting, planning and control, and capital investment planning and control.
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Global animal health and nutrition company

Mexico
Country Manager, Mexico

657 - With complete P&L responsibility for Mexico operations, the Country Manager, Mexico’s mission is to lead the Mexico business unit to sustainable excellent levels of performance in revenue, profitability, market share, and inventory and receivables management. We seek a results-driven, forward-looking, marketing-savvy sales management executive who is highly credible and respected in Mexican animal health and nutrition markets. The successful candidate will be a change agent who seeks continuous improvement throughout the organization and business unit.
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- Runner-up candidate for VP of corporate development of crop input company

"You were remarkably transparent while being totally confidential about the client's identity and the job location. This allowed me to trust you and be exceptionally open with you, because I could assume that you would be as confidential with my identity and data as you were with the client's."

- Successful candidate who was very concerned about confidentiality

"I was grateful that you could put yourself in my shoes and help me think through all the personal and professional issues. The decision tree was extremely helpful. It was an agonizing decision and even though I turned down the offer, you supported me very positively when you told the client. That was important to me because I would be doing business with them in the future and didn't want to burn any bridges."

- Candidate who turned down a CEO role at a distribution company.

"All around, I felt like Kincannon & Reed managed this exceptionally well and I always felt well treated."

- Runner-up candidate for a top R&D position at a global company.

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