Agritech
We’re actively involved in all aspects of executive search across UK and international agritech. We are hugely passionate about identifying leadership talent to work in this diverse, fast-paced field. Our knowledge and enthusiasm in this area comes from being employed and embedded in the sector, rather than just a supplier to it. With years of agribusiness leadership and board-level experience, our consultants speak the same language as our clients, which include large global FTSE-listed organisations, mid-sized UK-based family firms and specialist international tech start-ups.
Working across agritech, at home and abroad we know that, regardless of size, many of our clients face similar challenges. In a landscape that’s experiencing seismic shifts due to technological advances, climate change and new partnerships and alliances, companies have to think innovatively and work flexibly. At Eden, we understand these changes and the challenges they bring and are committed to supporting our clients as they adapt and flourish.
If you’re looking to appoint a new person to your leadership or management team both locally or globally, please get in touch with one of our agritech executive search consultants.
Dani Walker is one of our Agritech team specialists.
Find out more about her experience by clicking on the bio.
Dani Walker
Dani specialises in recruiting senior executive, leadership, board and advisory positions. She has over 20 years’ executive search experience having worked for global search firms and smaller specialised boutiques. For the past ten years, this focus has been on sustainability and purpose led businesses and roles, and her interest is in organisations delivering impact. Her expertise focuses on creating real change by embedding impactful, purpose-driven people in to organisations. Dani has recruited CEOs, Chairs, NEDs, Directors and Senior Management.
Dani has worked with a breadth of clients spanning private, public and non-profit. She has operated across many sectors including food, drink, manufacturing and agriculture. Alongside executive search, Dani has also supported clients with organisational design, market intelligence, benchmarking and advisory work.
Dani joined Eden Search and Select as an Associate Director, Agritech in April 2024.
Case studies
Fera Science Ltd
Eden continued it's relationship with Fera to identify and recruit its Chief Commercial Officer - a leadership role that will be critical for the delivery of Fera’s strategic plan reinforcing its position as the leading scientific partner for sustainable food production, biosecurity, food integrity and laboratory assurance.
Dyson Farming
Dyson Farming engaged Eden to search for a successful and inspirational Managing Director with outstanding commercial acumen and the experience to lead this multi-faceted business into a new phase of growth.
Volac International Ltd.
Eden successfully won a competitive tender process and partnered with the Board to appoint a Managing Director to lead Volac's Forage and Additives division.
NPZ UK
Eden was pleased to partner with Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG (NPZ) to appoint a Managing Director for NPZ UK Plant Breeding Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the group.
British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO)
Eden partnered with the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) to recruit a Managing Director to deliver their new strategy, drive innovation and deliver real world impact.
NIAB
Based in Cambridge and East Malling, Kent, NIAB is the UK’s fastest growing crop science organisation, employing around 400 people and providing research, scientific services and technical advice to a diverse customer base which includes Government departments, research councils, levy bodies, charitable trusts and the agri-food industry.
Carr’s Group
Eden has worked with the agricultural division for more than a decade and was tasked to support the Group in their search for an Interim Operations Director to support the Animax division.
Wynnstay
Eden partnered with Wynnstay Group PLC to identify and recruit a Group Manufacturing and Logistics Director. This leadership role was essential in strengthening its manufacturing and logistics functions, ensuring operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation.
