
Cristina Ródenas
Global Head of Consumer & Retail Practice

Steve Parkes
Global Head of Consumer & Retail Practice
"Executive and senior leadership in Consumer & Retail is evolving rapidly, driven by digital transformation, changing consumer expectations and a growing focus on inclusive, purpose-led cultures.
With deep sector expertise and market insight, we help organisations identify leaders who drive transformation, strengthen customer experience and build resilient businesses for the future.
Our global reach, combined with local market knowledge, gives us access to exceptional talent across e-commerce, omnichannel and luxury. Through rigorous assessment and a partnership-led approach, we connect organisations with executives who deliver commercial results while fostering innovation, culture and inclusion. In Consumer & Retail, leadership is about helping organisations stay ahead of change and shape what comes next."
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Strategic Executive Talent Solutions Backed by Global Expertise
We partner with consumer-focused organisations to understand their goals, culture and long-term ambitions. By combining global reach with deep sector expertise, we connect businesses with senior leaders who strengthen performance, enhance customer experience and support sustainable growth.
Each year, we deliver around 380 senior leadership mandates globally across commercial and operational functions, including Country and Regional General Managers, HR Directors, and Heads of Sales, Marketing and E-commerce.
Working as an extension of your team, we help organisations across Retail, Consumer Goods, Fashion & Luxury, Sports, Media & Entertainment, and Hospitality & Leisure secure leaders who can navigate complexity, lead change and deliver lasting results.
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Sub-Sectors & Expertise
Connecting exceptional talent with leadership opportunities across specialist Consumer & Retail sectors.
Consumer
Consumer is a fast-moving industry shaped by digital disruption, shifting demand and growing ESG expectations. We partner with senior leaders who bring strong experience across branded and private label products, including food and beverages, beauty and personal care, home care, consumer electronics, appliances, furniture, lighting and consumer health. With deep market insight and global reach, we support organisations navigating change and building sustainable growth.
Fashion & Luxury
Fashion and Luxury is evolving through global expansion, sustainability priorities and continued digital acceleration. We identify senior leaders with experience across luxury fashion, fast fashion, designer and independent labels, as well as marketplaces and platforms. With strong sector knowledge and an international network, we help brands appoint leaders who balance creative direction with commercial focus, strengthen brand relevance and support long-term growth.
Hospitality & Dining
Hospitality and Dining continues to adapt to changing guest expectations, digital experiences and new service models. We identify senior leaders across quick service restaurants, casual and fine dining, hotel groups, residences, wellness, travel and entertainment. Combining sector insight with global reach, we support organisations focused on operational performance and consistent, high-quality guest experiences.Combining industry insight with global reach, we support organisations advancing operational excellence and exceptional guest delivery.
Retail
Retail is changing through digital integration, omnichannel development and evolving consumer behaviour. We work with leaders who bring a strong track record across distribution, specialised retail, health and beauty, food and home and lifestyle. Supported by market insight and global networks, we partner with organisations looking to drive innovation and deliver customer-focused growth.
Sports & Entertainment
Sports and Entertainment is evolving quickly, shaped by digital innovation, new revenue streams and changing audience expectations. We support organisations in appointing senior leaders across events, venues, gaming, betting, leagues, clubs, governing bodies, media and technology. With strong sector understanding and a global network, we help secure leaders who drive performance, strengthen audience connection and manage growing commercial and regulatory demands.
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