European Executive Search USA — Nigel Wright Group

European Executive Search Track Record in the USA

Nigel Wright Group helps American consumer businesses secure the senior leaders who drive growth across the Atlantic. As Europe’s number one consumer sector search firm, we bring over 35 years of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) knowledge to Board and C-level executive search in the United States and Europe. Our purpose stays constant: Go Further, and Connect Great People to Great Opportunities.

Why American consumer brands choose our transatlantic reach

Companies that plan to grow in Europe, or want to strengthen leadership at home, gain a partner with real transatlantic depth. Consultants sit across a North America and EMEA office network, so clients reach senior talent in the US, the UK & Ireland, and mainland Europe. That footprint makes us a trusted european executive recruitment agency for consumer businesses pursuing growth and transformation. We understand the differences that shape leadership hiring on each continent. This insight helps us build stronger shortlists. Clients gain a partner who knows both markets from the inside.

Executive search services across every strategic discipline

Our work covers the full C-suite and the roles that report into it. American consumer businesses ask us to lead assignments at senior level across commercial, operational, and functional leadership.

Roles we place include:

• Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and Chief People Officer
• Managing Director and General Manager appointments for US and European operations
• Vice President and Director roles across sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance
• Board and non-executive director mandates

Every brief draws on deep sector knowledge, so consultants advise on the market, the talent pool, and the profile most likely to deliver.

Proven track record with leading consumer brands

Our reputation as a european executive search firm rests on the companies that trust us. Nigel Wright Group has worked with many of the world's most recognized consumer names, supporting their talent acquisition for the most senior appointments.

Clients we have partnered with include Procter & Gamble, Nike, Kraft Heinz, Coty, Newell Brands, Skechers, Church & Dwight, and Monster Energy. These relationships span household goods, beauty, footwear, food, and beverage, and they reflect the confidence that global brands place in our work. Each engagement shows how a specialist search process, grounded in sector knowledge, connects ambitious businesses with leaders who fit their culture and their goals. Those leaders go on to shape brands and open new markets across the US and Europe.

Deep industry expertise in the consumer sector

Consumer markets move fast, and leadership hiring carries real weight. Our consultants focus on specific CPG sectors, from food and drink to beauty, retail, and household products. This specialism means every consultant brings first-hand market understanding to the table. As a top executive search firm in the consumer space, we assess each leader for impact, and we weigh the value a person can add.

How we work with clients

Nigel Wright Group works closely with clients from the first conversation through to onboarding and beyond. We take time to understand the strategy, the culture, and the shape of the senior leadership team a client wants to build. Our evidence-based method keeps stakeholders informed at every stage, and our involvement continues after the hire. Support continues once the offer is signed.

Being 100% management-owned since our 2022 management buyout, every consultant holds a stake in each assignment. That ownership drives a commitment to long term results and lasting client relationships.

Frequently asked questions

Does Nigel Wright Group place executives in both the US and Europe?
Yes. We run Board and C-level executive search across the United States, the UK & Ireland, and mainland Europe. This work supports both US growth and transatlantic market entry.

What sectors does Nigel Wright Group specialize in?
We focus on the consumer sector, with particular strength in consumer-packaged goods, including food, drink, beauty, retail, and household products.

What makes Nigel Wright Group a specialist consumer search partner?
Over 35 years of CPG knowledge, a North America and EMEA network, and consultants who work only within consumer markets give us the expertise American brands rely on.

Connect with a specialist consumer search partner

Ready to strengthen your leadership team on either side of the Atlantic? Your next great hire could come from either market. Talk to Nigel Wright Group about your next senior appointment, and see how a specialist partner helps you Go Further.

United States Office

Telephone: (929) 564-5988

Email: letstalk@nigelwright.com

Address: 353 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 400, New York, NY, US 10016