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20 years of experience

A Perspective Forged by the Industry

A Perspective Forged by the Industry

Before I ever placed an executive, I spent nearly twenty years on the front lines of the Food & Beverage industry. My world wasn't recruiting; it was the high-stakes reality of supply chain management and the relentless drive of national sales.


I've navigated the very disruptions, margin pressures, and go-to-market complexities that my clients face today.


This experience gave me an unshakeable conviction: in an industry of constant change, the most critical factor for success isn't the process or the product alone—it's the leadership.

Before I ever placed an executive, I spent nearly twenty years on the front lines of the Food & Beverage industry. My world wasn't recruiting; it was the high-stakes reality of supply chain management and the relentless drive of national sales.


I've navigated the very disruptions, margin pressures, and go-to-market complexities that my clients face today.


This experience gave me an unshakeable conviction: in an industry of constant change, the most critical factor for success isn't the process or the product alone—it's the leadership.

Before I ever placed an executive, I spent nearly twenty years on the front lines of the Food & Beverage industry. My world wasn't recruiting; it was the high-stakes reality of supply chain management and the relentless drive of national sales.


I've navigated the very disruptions, margin pressures, and go-to-market complexities that my clients face today.


This experience gave me an unshakeable conviction: in an industry of constant change, the most critical factor for success isn't the process or the product alone—it's the leadership.

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20 years of experience

The Turning Point

The Turning Point

A decade ago, I saw a persistent gap. Companies were being served by recruiters who understood the search process but had never truly understood the operational realities of a manufacturing plant or the strategic pressures of a sales P&L. They could find a résumé that matched a job description, but they couldn't always identify the leader who could truly solve the underlying business challenge.


That is why I founded Leo Scott Executive Search.


My approach is fundamentally different. It is not transactional; it is diagnostic. I partner with a select group of clients to solve their most complex operational and commercial challenges by delivering the one executive with the precise blend of experience and vision to accelerate value creation.

A decade ago, I saw a persistent gap. Companies were being served by recruiters who understood the search process but had never truly understood the operational realities of a manufacturing plant or the strategic pressures of a sales P&L. They could find a résumé that matched a job description, but they couldn't always identify the leader who could truly solve the underlying business challenge.


That is why I founded Leo Scott Executive Search.


My approach is fundamentally different. It is not transactional; it is diagnostic. I partner with a select group of clients to solve their most complex operational and commercial challenges by delivering the one executive with the precise blend of experience and vision to accelerate value creation.

A decade ago, I saw a persistent gap. Companies were being served by recruiters who understood the search process but had never truly understood the operational realities of a manufacturing plant or the strategic pressures of a sales P&L. They could find a résumé that matched a job description, but they couldn't always identify the leader who could truly solve the underlying business challenge.


That is why I founded Leo Scott Executive Search.


My approach is fundamentally different. It is not transactional; it is diagnostic. I partner with a select group of clients to solve their most complex operational and commercial challenges by delivering the one executive with the precise blend of experience and vision to accelerate value creation.

20 years of experience

A Deeper Partnership

A Deeper Partnership

Because I have walked in your shoes, I understand that you're not just hiring a Vice President of Operations; you're hiring the person who can solve your supply chain vulnerabilities and drive efficiency on the plant floor. You're not just hiring a Sales Director; you're hiring the leader who can build the strategy to capture new market share.


When you partner with me, you are not engaging a vendor; you are collaborating with an industry insider who is personally invested in your success.


If you believe, as I do, that the right leader is the ultimate competitive advantage, then let's begin a conversation.


Scott Williams
Founder, Leo Scott Executive Search

Because I have walked in your shoes, I understand that you're not just hiring a Vice President of Operations; you're hiring the person who can solve your supply chain vulnerabilities and drive efficiency on the plant floor. You're not just hiring a Sales Director; you're hiring the leader who can build the strategy to capture new market share.


When you partner with me, you are not engaging a vendor; you are collaborating with an industry insider who is personally invested in your success.


If you believe, as I do, that the right leader is the ultimate competitive advantage, then let's begin a conversation.


Scott Williams
Founder, Leo Scott Executive Search

Because I have walked in your shoes, I understand that you're not just hiring a Vice President of Operations; you're hiring the person who can solve your supply chain vulnerabilities and drive efficiency on the plant floor. You're not just hiring a Sales Director; you're hiring the leader who can build the strategy to capture new market share.


When you partner with me, you are not engaging a vendor; you are collaborating with an industry insider who is personally invested in your success.


If you believe, as I do, that the right leader is the ultimate competitive advantage, then let's begin a conversation.


Scott Williams
Founder, Leo Scott Executive Search

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Signature in cursive font that reads "Scott Williams."
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Our Mission

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

To build the leadership that powers the future of Food & Beverage manufacturing in the U.S. We connect innovative companies with the transformative executives who drive growth, solve complex challenges, and create lasting value.

To build the leadership that powers the future of Food & Beverage manufacturing in the U.S. We connect innovative companies with the transformative executives who drive growth, solve complex challenges, and create lasting value.

To build the leadership that powers the future of Food & Beverage manufacturing in the U.S. We connect innovative companies with the transformative executives who drive growth, solve complex challenges, and create lasting value.

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Two refreshing drinks with watermelon and mint sit on a wooden board, with slices of watermelon in the background.
Two refreshing drinks with watermelon and mint sit on a wooden board, with slices of watermelon in the background.
Two refreshing drinks with watermelon and mint sit on a wooden board, with slices of watermelon in the background.
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Plate of sushi featuring several pieces of salmon, accompanied by wasabi and chopsticks on a dark surface.
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Plate of sushi featuring several pieces of salmon, accompanied by wasabi and chopsticks on a dark surface.
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A beautifully cooked steak on a wooden board, accompanied by vegetables and a knife.
A beautifully cooked steak on a wooden board, accompanied by vegetables and a knife.
A beautifully cooked steak on a wooden board, accompanied by vegetables and a knife.

A Different Kind of Partner

A Different Kind of Partner

A Different Kind of Partner

We combine deep industry knowledge with a rigorous, results-driven process to deliver a superior executive search experience.

We combine deep industry knowledge with a rigorous, results-driven process to deliver a superior executive search experience.

We combine deep industry knowledge with a rigorous, results-driven process to deliver a superior executive search experience.

Deep Industry Expertise

Deep Industry Expertise

Before I became an executive search partner, I spent nearly two decades working inside the food and beverage industry. I've managed the supply chains, led the sales teams, and navigated the exact operational challenges you face. I don't just understand your industry from the outside; I've lived it. This firsthand perspective allows me to grasp the nuances of your needs and identify leaders who have truly solved them before.

Before I became an executive search partner, I spent nearly two decades working inside the food and beverage industry. I've managed the supply chains, led the sales teams, and navigated the exact operational challenges you face. I don't just understand your industry from the outside; I've lived it. This firsthand perspective allows me to grasp the nuances of your needs and identify leaders who have truly solved them before.

Unparalleled Access to Talent

Unparalleled Access to Talent

My network wasn't built overnight; it was forged over 20 years of authentic relationships with the industry's top performers. This provides you with exclusive access to a hidden pool of A-player talent—the proven, high-impact leaders who are not actively on the market but are receptive to a confidential conversation about a strategic career move.

My network wasn't built overnight; it was forged over 20 years of authentic relationships with the industry's top performers. This provides you with exclusive access to a hidden pool of A-player talent—the proven, high-impact leaders who are not actively on the market but are receptive to a confidential conversation about a strategic career move.

A True Strategic Partnership

A True Strategic Partnership

We operate as a seamless extension of your leadership team. Our retained, diagnostic process goes far beyond matching keywords on a résumé. We invest the time to understand your unique business objectives, challenges, and culture, ensuring we deliver candidates who are not only technically proficient but are a precise strategic and cultural fit for your organization.

We operate as a seamless extension of your leadership team. Our retained, diagnostic process goes far beyond matching keywords on a résumé. We invest the time to understand your unique business objectives, challenges, and culture, ensuring we deliver candidates who are not only technically proficient but are a precise strategic and cultural fit for your organization.

A Commitment to Measurable Impact

A Commitment to Measurable Impact

The goal of every search is to deliver a leader who creates lasting, tangible value. We have a track record of placing executives who drive measurable results—from improving operational efficiency and increasing market share to building world-class teams. Your success is our ultimate metric.

The goal of every search is to deliver a leader who creates lasting, tangible value. We have a track record of placing executives who drive measurable results—from improving operational efficiency and increasing market share to building world-class teams. Your success is our ultimate metric.

Ready to Build the Leadership Team That Will Define Your Future?

We built this firm because we saw a critical gap in the market. Many search firms understand recruiting, but few have lived the operational realities of your industry. Our approach is founded on firsthand experience.