One of the greatest privileges of working in executive search in agriculture, horticulture and fresh produce is receiving messages like this. Recently, we helped place a Farm Manager with a highly respected farming business, where he will succeed a long-serving manager after more than 30 years in the role. It is a significant appointment, not […]
Great Board appointments rarely begin with a vacancy. They begin with a conversation. Over recent months, at Redfox we have had great success promoting highly respected industry leaders across our network, leading to new Board appointments, strategic introductions and exciting conversations. It got me thinking… Why wait for a client to ask us to find […]
For more than 24 years, Redfox has been helping businesses across agriculture, horticulture, fresh produce and food appoint exceptional leaders. Executive Search remains at the heart of what we do. But increasingly, we’re asking our clients a different question. What if the best solution isn’t recruiting another employee? Sometimes a business needs an experienced Chair […]
One of the great privileges of working in executive search is that, occasionally, you build relationships that span entire careers. This week we successfully placed a fantastic individual into another senior role. After accepting the position, he sent us a message that genuinely made us smile. “Thanks Max. I have worked out that you have […]
Over the past few days, one announcement has stood out above almost everything else: the publication of the Government’s new DEFRA Farming Roadmap. Whatever your views on the detail, I think there is one thing we can all agree on. Our sectors need confidence.Confidence to invest.Confidence to innovate.Confidence to recruit.Confidence to build businesses that will […]
Horticulture is one of the most diverse and opportunity-rich areas within UK agriculture. From ornamentals to edible crops, the sector offers roles across: Why Horticulture Careers Are Expanding Popular Roles in Horticulture Who Thrives in This Sector Explore Opportunities Visit our website – https://redfoxexecutive.com/jobs/ Whether you’re early in your career or stepping into leadership, horticulture […]
Unlocking Global Talent in Agriculture – The roles exist. The talent is missing and we are fixing that. We’ve just announced a new collaboration between Redfox Executive Selection and Agri Frontier and it’s built around a very real and significant challenge. Across international agriculture, the opportunities are there. The investment is there. The projects are […]
For years, many agricultural professionals across the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have understandably viewed career progression through a fairly traditional lens. Move farm. Move business. Move county. Maybe move country. However, quietly and steadily, something very significant has been happening across Africa. The scale of investment, infrastructure development, food production growth, irrigation advancement, […]
Leadership in agriculture and food supply has never been more complex or more important. Board-level roles today require a blend of: Typical Board-Level Roles What Sets Board-Level Candidates Apart Where These Roles Exist Accessing These Opportunities Most board-level roles are: Building relationships early is key and before the role even exists. Contact Redfox today. Call +44 (0)1284 715055 or email […]
The recent Fresh Produce Journal article we contributed to – “Senior talent must adapt to new realities of fresh produce job market” – has gone on to become one of the publication’s most read articles over the past month we have been informed. To view the article, CLICK LINK. That alone suggests the subject has […]