Protis Global Appoints Co-Presidents
August 14, 2026 – Consumer packaged goods-focused executive search and advisory firm Protis Global has named Skye Miller and Isabel Cosby as co-presidents in a planned generational leadership transition as the company positions itself for its next phase of growth. Bert Miller, who co-founded the firm in 1995, moves from chairman and CEO of Protis Global to chairman. He will continue as founder and chairman of Protis Global Holdings, Protis Global’s parent company, focusing on enterprise strategy, strategic investments, partnerships, and the continued expansion of the broader platform.
The transition comes after more than three decades of growth for Protis Global and a multi-year investment in its people, search operations, marketing and technology. The firm has now made more than 3,000 placements and generated an estimated $754 million in economic impact for client organizations. Its work spans the CPG landscape and includes partnerships with brands such as poppi, Mark Anthony Group, Hostess Brands, and Mars Petcare.
“Most firms wait until they are forced to transfer leadership. We are doing it from a position of strength,” said Mr. Miller. “Skye and Isabel already own the operating performance of this business. The title now matches the reality. This transition allows me to focus my time where I can create the greatest long-term value: strategic investments, partnerships, long-term growth of the platform, and coaching the next generation of leaders.”
Ms. Miller will lead the firm’s recruitment team, search delivery, fulfillment strategy, and marketing. She brings more than 15 years of executive recruiting experience across both search and corporate environments. After beginning her career with Protis Global, Ms. Miller went on to lead global executive search for NielsenIQ before returning to Protis Global as partner and EVP of sales fulfillment.
“Our business wins when our people win,” said Ms. Miller. “We’re creating an environment where accountability, development, and collaboration drive every result. By empowering our teams to perform at their highest level, we’re strengthening the value we deliver to every client and candidate.”
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In her new role, Ms. Cosby will lead revenue strategy, business development, and firm operations, providing an integrated view from client acquisition through execution. She advanced through Protis Global’s organization into senior operational and commercial leadership and has played a central role in strengthening the systems and infrastructure supporting the firm’s growth.
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“Revenue is the outcome of creating value,” said Ms. Cosby. “Our focus is building an organization where every system, process, and individual helps our clients make better hiring decisions faster.”
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Protis Global, founded in 1995, is headquartered in Delray Beach, FL. Its specialties include consumer package goods, global food and beverage, cannabis, hospitality, fast moving consumer goods, adult beverage, talent attraction, and employer branding. Protis Global was recognized as one of Hunt Scanlon‘s Top 250 Executive Search Firms (2024 and 2025).
Mr. Miller is a leading expert on search, recruitment, and talent retention. Throughout his career, he was instrumental in building the teams behind many of the world’s most renowned household names, spearheading digital transition within a legacy category, and identifying winning business opportunities in their earliest stages. His expertise in search and recruitment led him to co-found Protis Global in 1995, growing it to an award-winning retained search firm.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
