Protis Global

ABOUT US

For over 30 years, Protis Global has been more than just an executive recruiting firm—we’ve been the architects behind transformative leadership in the consumer brands space.

Our expertise spans across food, beverage, health & beauty, cannabis, pet, and beyond, placing roles across the entire product journey — from ideation to shelf.

Whether you’re a Fortune 500 powerhouse or an ambitious startup, we build the team that takes your brand to new heights.

Recent Assignments

Ben Wilson

Senior Director, Strategy - Enterprise Markets

Andrew Floor

VP of Marketing

Joseph Vick

e-Commerce Manager

Mark Russ

VP of Sales

Jean Paul Lourdes

Director of Culinary

Danile Kahn

Master Distiller

Ron Kane

CTO

Jevon Lake

VP of National Sales

Trisha Ramdihal-Jamal

Director of Health, Safety & Sustainability

Bart Vittori

CFO

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Bert Miller

Chief Executive Officer

Michael Bitar

Partner

Steven Dawson

VP of Business Development

James Cornell

VP of Business Development

Skye Miller

Partner & EVP of Fulfillment

Stakeholder Success
Driven by personal, professional, and financial motivations, individuals boldly carve out their path in life.

The decision you make on who to partner with is critical not only to the success of delivering transformational talent to the organization — it’s critical to your own personal and professional goals.

Transforming Futures One Individual at a Time
Each placement isn’t merely a transaction; with every new addition to the team, a new dynamic ignites, sending ripples far and wide — impacting individuals, companies, and their customers.

As the team thrives, our client’s business soars, a testament to the profound impact of talent.

Join us in our commitment to deliver the best talent, the best beverages, the best snacks, and the best experiences to the market.

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Solutions and Expertise

When it comes to executive recruiting for Consumer Brands, Protis Global isn’t just part of the industry—we’re shaping it.

We offer executive search, direct hire, and board of director & advisory recruitment services, connecting companies and investors with top consumer brand executives.

Solutions

Contingent ETP
Contingent Search
Contract Staffing
Contract to Perm
Executive Search
Fractional Executive
Interim Executive
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Sourcing Insights
Talent Connect

Industries

Consumer Goods - Beer
Consumer Goods - Beverage - Adult
Consumer Goods - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic
Consumer Goods - Cannabis
Consumer Goods - Dairy
Consumer Goods - Food
Consumer Goods - Hard Goods
Consumer Goods - Packaging
Consumer Goods - Pet
Consumer Goods - Robotics & Automation
Consumer Goods - Wine & Spirits

Functions

Advertising
Board/Governance
Business Development
CEO/President
Communications/PR
Customer Service
Data/Analytics
Development
Diversity & Inclusion
Finance/Accounting
General Management
GM/Operations
Human Resources
Information/Digital
Manufacturing
Marketing & Sales
Quality Assurance
Research & Develop.
Risk Management
Supply Chain

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News Briefings

Protis Global Finds President for INDUS Holding Co.

Executive search firm Protis Global has placed Joe Bayern as president of INDUS Holding Co. Mr. Bayern will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Salinas, CA-based cannabis company, reporting to Robert Weakley, founder and chief executive officer, and the board of directors. Mr. Bayern joins INDUS from global beverage company VOSS of Norway. In his eight years

Why Cannabis Companies Need Purpose Driven Leaders

Investors poured $10 billion into cannabis in North America in 2018, twice what was invested in the last three years combined. The North American market is expected to reach more than $16 billion in 2019. While talent deficits are a problem in every industry, the marijuana field is exceptionally short on senior-level leaders who can

Protis Global Finds President for Therabis

Executive search firm Protis Global has placed a new president for Therabis, a maker of cannabidiol (CBD) wellness products for pets. Bob Rubin becomes the new leader for the Denver-based company, a subsidiary of Dixie Brands. “Working with Dixie has been a distinct pleasure,” said Frank Judd, director of client accounts for Portis Global. “Their

Protis Global Strengthens Capabilities to Serve Cannabis Sector

Legal marijuana is now a near $7 billion business in the U.S., which means it is only natural that we will see recruiting firms focusing on bringing talent to this booming sector. Just recently, Protis Global added Wall Street veteran Samantha Ford to its executive search and advisory firm as senior vice president of business development to

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