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Building a Legacy of Sustainable Farming
A startup AgTech company approached Curtis Food Recruiters for assistance in recruiting and hiring a Chief Executive Officer. As a provider and grower of fresh produce and CPG products in a tough market, the company needed a growth-focused leader who aligned with its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
The Goal
The client needed someone with significant capital-raising experience in a challenging financial market and the ability to identify market opportunities for new products that improve margins. They wanted a strategic, hands-on professional with a balance of commercial and operations acumen.
The Challenge
At the time, the company was a startup with only three months of capital left on the books. The investment appetite for this segment was at an all-time low due to competitor bankruptcies, and the company was struggling due to low sales and inefficient operations.
The Solution
Our team placed a seasoned CPG startup executive within six months of starting the search. After only six months of onboarding, the new Chief Executive Officer led the entire operations and product offerings reorganization. As a result, the business was back on track for profitability for the first time since its founding six years prior.
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