Kincannon & Reed

Firm Overview

Specializing in recruiting and developing leaders for organizations that feed the world, Kincannon & Reed places impactful leaders who drive innovation and growth across the agriculture and food value chain. The K&R EDGE Leadership Solutions team specifically consults with organizations to develop high-performing leaders and foster sustainable business growth.

Off-Limits Policy

During the selected candidate’s employment with you, we will never approach him or her about other opportunities. For 12 months after the initiation of the engagement, K&R will not directly or indirectly recruit the hiring manager or direct reports to the placed candidate.

News Briefings

Kincannon & Reed Recruits Chief Operating Officer for Izzio Artisan Bakery

Executive recruitment firm Kincannon & Reed, which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Rob Clamp as the new chief operating officer of Izzio Artisan Bakery. “Rob’s extensive experience in commercial baking and his proven ability to drive operational efficiency make him the ideal candidate for this role with Izzio,”...

Kincannon & Reed Assists American Vanguard Corporation with CEO Search

Executive recruitment firm Kincannon & Reed, which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Douglas Kaye as the new CEO of American Vanguard Corporation in Newport Beach, CA. Heinrich Gugger and Stephen Coffey spearheaded the search. Eric G. Wintemute concluded his position as CEO with American Vanguard this...

Kincannon & Reed Fills CEO Position for Topigs Norsvin

Executive recruitment firm Kincannon & Reed, which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Dick Hordijk as the new CEO of Topigs Norsvin. Principals Attila von Hankó and Michael Whitney led the assignment. ‘’We are very pleased with the appointment of Dick,” said Mark Tijssen, chairman of the...

Kincannon & Reed Fills Senior Operations Role for MPS Egg Farms

Executive recruitment firm Kincannon & Reed, which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Edward Chisholm as vice president of operations at MPS Egg Farms in North Manchester, IN. “A future-focused leader, Edward has a demonstrated track record of success in optimizing operational performance,” said Jim Gerardot, Jr., managing...

Kincannon & Reed Names Senior Leader

Executive recruitment firm Kincannon & Reed, which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has appointed Sally Day as the managing director of K&R EDGE – Leadership Solutions. “We have seen an increase in the demand for leadership development services, and Sally is exceptionally qualified to lead this division,” said Stephanie Liska, president. “Her extensive...

Kincannon & Reed Recruits CEO for Meiogenix

Executive recruitment firm Kincannon & Reed, which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has helped to recruit Ricardo Garcia de Alba as CEO of Meiogenix, Inc., an agriculture biotech company that develops disruptive new products based on its proprietary chromosome editing technology. He will succeed Luc Mathis, who has led the company...