
Food Ingredients Executive Search Capabilities
OUR PROMISE
Here to exceed your unique hiring and talent needs!
In the spirit of collaborating, connecting, and cultivating, we differentiate ourselves by building synergistic, flexible, and transparent relationships with our clients - being their partner every step of the way. Comhar Partners was formed to have all of the capabilities of larger firms while being more nimble and entrepreneurial in the marketplace. This is exhibited by our qualified people, one-firm approach, and our broad service offerings which include Executive Search, Professional Recruiting, and Talent Advisory Services.
In conjunction with providing talent management services, we offer built-in advisory services with every search. This includes a detailed compensation analysis, an in-depth personality inventory, and an Executive Coach's assignment to provide onboarding and acculturation consulting.
Our adept team of consultants and project managers complete end-to-end recruiting solutions, emphasizing collaboration. Comhar Partners uses a proprietary, fully integrated, cloud-based talent management software solution for data management and applicant tracking, to ensure an efficient and effective project for you.
“The team at Comhar Partners exceeded our expectations regarding identifying and sourcing high-caliber, professional talent. The process Comhar Partners utilizes is very organized and comprehensive. The weekly check-in calls ensure alignment and prioritization of necessary activities. The Comhar team listens well and openly accepts ideas and constructive feedback, which I appreciate and respect. We look forward to future engagements with Bernie, Nick, and the team.”
-Mark Duffy, President & Regional Managing Director, Solina North America

OUR SERVICES
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
At Comhar Partners we understand that attracting top talent for C-suite and Executive Level positions that are considered mission-critical for the organization requires an expert. Our consultants hold a comprehensive understanding of different industries and functional roles to guarantee finding your best-fit leader who will make a lasting impact within your organization. Our consultants work to build an appropriate framework for compensation and retention while identifying industrious and unique leaders that fit flawlessly into your organization. Whatever industry your organization is in, our unique and innovative approach allows our clients' unparalleled resources and unmatched results.
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITING
This contemporary search process offers flexible and scalable talent acquisition solutions tailored to attract professionals at the middle to upper levels of management. With our professional recruiting offerings, we become an extension of your human resources team in order to advance your recruiting process. Our Professional Recruiting Services are cost-effective, scalable, quality-driven, and flexible.
Our cutting-edge technology and support team offer undisputed client care to help fill your position with the highest quality candidate in the shortest amount of time. We provide you with dedicated recruitment teams that will become an extension of your own HR department. Our decisions are data-driven to ensure we only deliver top quality candidates to your company.
TALENT ADVISORY SERVICES
At Comhar Partners, we understand that your goal is to create talent management strategies to attract candidates who have the skillset to take your organization to new limits in the future. Our specialists in Executive Leadership and Cultural Assessment, Leadership Coaching and Development, On-Boarding and Acculturation Coaching, and Compensation Consulting are able to accommodate and understand the needs and aptitude of each individual, in order to make the most of your potential and use your leadership skills to the fullest effect. Whether your organization is looking for a new structure or strategic advisement on compensation consulting, Comhar Partners is here for you.
The need for qualified senior level executives is drastically outpacing the supply.
TALENT ACQUISITION PROCESS

ENGAGEMENT/CONSULTING LAUNCH
Identify the key elements for the search, profile the company, and review the desired education, skills, experience, and cultural fit of targeted candidates.
RESEARCH/CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT COMMENCED
Build a highly qualified list of calibrated prospects and initiate pursuits of this targeted list.
ASSESSMENT/INTERVIEWS
Initial interviews are completed. Based upon results endorsed by the client, we conduct in-depth interviews and assessments.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT/CLIENT CONSULTING
As the search progresses, we advise the client on all aspects of attraction, assessment, and acquisition.
HIRING/ONBOARDINNG
Negotiate, hire, and monitor the assimilation of the new hire into the client organization and assure successful integration.
OUR EXPERIENCE

For over 100 years, Sensient Food Colors North America has been an innovation partner to food and beverage brands, providing them with nature’s best sensory ingredients like natural food coloring.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Vice President, Product Management
- Director, Product Management (x3)
- Vice President, Sales

Solae is a leading global researcher, manufacturer and marketer of the highest-quality plant-based specialty food ingredients. The company’s market space is extensive and reflects a culture of world-class service and dedication to more than 3,500 customers in over 100 countries.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Vice President, Operations
- Director, International Supply Chain Operations

As a global product development partner, Griffith Foods specializes in high-quality food ingredients. They’re committed to helping their customers create better products – and a better, more sustainable world.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Vice President, Sales
- Director, Marketing

Tate & Lyle's purpose, Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food, inspires everything they do. Whether it’s by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how they work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference to their local communities, they believe that they can successfully grow their business and have a positive impact on society.
POSITIONS PLACED:
- Vice President, Project Management
OUR FOOD INGREDIENTS PRACTICE
Our Food Ingredients Practice Group works in both mature and growing businesses supporting search mandates for C-Suite, Senior Executive, and key leadership appointments.
Our team is an innovative and experienced group of management consultants who understand the particular challenges of attracting and recruiting highly qualified leaders within the landscape. We have led executive search programs across the nation to build competitive advantages for our clients.
Our consultants bring a wealth of personal experience gained through both client search engagements and previous business operational experience with food ingredient organizations.
Regardless of the size and the corporate culture of your business, we have the team to provide outstanding candidates to fill your management search needs. Our industry expertise, professionalism, integrity, and high-touch processes enable our Food Ingredients Practice to gain credibility with clients, candidates, and industry leaders on a national basis.
YOUR DEDICATED TEAM
