Business Details
18 Years
experience
Global Executive Search & Advisory Services
Proco Group, established in 2008, is a global executive search and advisory firm specialising in the commodities, industrial, and consumer markets. With a presence across EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC, we combine deep sector expertise with a global network to connect clients with senior leadership talent. Our tailored approach prioritises market intelligence, strategic alignment, and client confidentiality, ensuring organisations secure leaders who drive growth and navigate industry complexities effectively. Backed by client testimonials, we demonstrate a commitment to understanding business cultures and delivering high-impact appointments. 
Services
Executive Search
Talent Advisory
Leadership Recruitment
Market Intelligence
Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in executive search for commodities, industrial, and consumer markets.
- Our global team operates across four regions with local market expertise.
- We offer tailored talent strategies aligned with client business objectives.
- Our consultants are specialists in niche sectors like low-carbon energy and medical devices.
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent communication and ethical representation.
What people say
Exceptional shortlist of candidates
Understand our business and culture
Hard-to-find individuals secured
Transparent and trustworthy communication
Strong market expertise
Services
Executive Search
Proco Group identifies senior executives for critical roles in commodities, industrial, and consumer sectors. Our discreet, data-driven approach ensures candidates align with strategic goals. Clients benefit from global reach, industry-specific expertise, and a 95% retention rate post-appointment.
Talent Advisory
Our Proco TRAC service offers actionable insights on compensation trends, succession planning, and competitor analysis. We help organisations develop data-backed talent strategies to enhance retention and market positioning. Services include benchmarking and leadership capability assessments.
Succession Planning
We design future-ready succession frameworks for executive teams in dynamic markets. Our methodology combines pipeline analysis, leadership competency mapping, and global mobility assessments to ensure organisational continuity and talent development.
Diversity & Inclusion Advisory
Proco Group supports clients in building diverse leadership teams through targeted outreach and bias-mitigation strategies. We provide market data on representation trends and help implement inclusive hiring practices across global operations.
Retained Search Assignments
For high-priority roles, we offer dedicated retained search services with guaranteed exclusivity. This includes bespoke candidate pipelines, accelerated timelines, and enhanced confidentiality protocols for securing hard-to-reach executives in competitive markets.
People
Chris Powell
CEO
Chris leads Proco Group's global strategy, leveraging 20+ years in executive search for industrial and commodity sectors. He oversees client relationships and operational excellence across six international offices.
Brad Knox
Managing Partner NORAM
Brad heads North American operations and global commodities practice. With expertise in energy and agricultural markets, he specialises in placing C-suite executives for multinational trading firms and private equity clients.
Stuart MacSween
Managing Partner EMEA
Stuart leads EMEA operations, focusing on industrial equipment and medical device sectors. He has placed over 150 executives in supply chain and engineering roles across Europe and the Middle East.
Mauricio Aguinaga
Head of LATAM Consumer Markets
Mauricio specialises in consumer goods recruitment across Latin America. He advises FMCG leaders on leadership strategy and has placed executives in 12 countries throughout the region.
Danielle Cohen
Senior Researcher Commodities
Danielle leads research for the commodities team, covering energy and agricultural markets. She provides market intelligence and candidate mapping for retained assignments in trading and sustainability roles.
Questions
What industries does Proco Group specialise in?
We focus on commodities, industrial, and consumer markets, including sub-sectors like low-carbon energy, medical devices, and FMCG.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes, we have offices in London, New York, Singapore, and Mexico City, with a global network spanning four regions.
What services do you offer besides executive search?
We provide talent advisory services including remuneration analysis, succession planning, and competitor intelligence.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous assessment process combines market intelligence, detailed specification alignment, and global talent mapping.
Can you handle retained search assignments?
Yes, we specialise in retained searches with dedicated attention to detail and client-specific requirements.
