Food Industry Executive Search for Employers

HaGesher Group helps food industry employers identify and hire high-impact executives across sales, marketing, client success, and leadership functions. Our approach combines candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and cultural-alignment assessment to reduce hiring risk and support sustainable team growth. Employers seeking capable leaders for expansion, commercial execution, or team building receive strategic recruitment guidance tailored to their needs.

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Our Food Industry Executive Search Services

Strategic recruitment support for employers seeking capable executives, commercial leaders, and high-performing teams.

Executive Search

HaGesher Group identifies and places senior talent for critical leadership roles, using targeted sourcing, candidate profiling, and structured evaluation aligned with employer priorities.

Team Building

Build stronger sales, marketing, and client success teams through coordinated recruitment support, strategic talent acquisition guidance, and attention to long-term organizational fit.

Candidate Vetting

Candidates are assessed for functional competency, communication, and cultural alignment so employers can make more informed hiring decisions and reduce recruitment risk.

Strategic Talent Acquisition

Build Leadership Teams That Move Forward

Food industry employers need leaders who can contribute beyond a job description. HaGesher Group combines discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation to create well-profiled candidate shortlists. Our culturally fluent approach helps employers evaluate both capability and alignment, supporting stronger hiring decisions for commercial leadership, growth initiatives, and evolving team needs.

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Recruitment Success Stories

Explore how strategic recruitment and market expertise can help employers build capable teams and pursue growth with greater confidence.

"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit

"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit

"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
The HaGesher Group Difference

Why Choose HaGesher Group?

A culturally fluent recruitment partner focused on precise searches and strategically aligned talent.

Targeted Search

Focused sourcing helps employers reach qualified leadership candidates rather than relying solely on broad job advertising.

Cultural Alignment

Our approach evaluates how candidates may work across Israeli and American business cultures and expectations.

Structured Evaluation

Discovery, profile calibration, interviews, and reference validation create a clearer path to informed hiring decisions.

Strategic Partnership

Recruitment guidance connects hiring priorities with broader team-building and commercial growth objectives.

Meet The HaGesher Group Team

Experienced recruitment and go-to-market advisors helping companies build stronger teams.

Portrait of Ben Gross, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of HaGesher Group

Ben Gross

Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder; SHRM-CP

Ben Gross is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of HaGesher Group, bringing a proven track record as a seasoned headhunter specializing in identifying top-tier global talent for startups. He holds a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential, reflecting his deep expertise in human resources and talent strategy. Ben focuses on helping Israeli companies successfully hire and go to market in the United States, guiding founders through the complexities of cross-border recruitment. His approach combines rigorous candidate screening with a keen understanding of cultural alignment between Israeli teams and American hires. Based in New York, Ben leverages his network across AI, software, semiconductor, defense, and medical device industries to connect clients with exceptional leadership and go-to-market talent, ensuring every placement supports long-term business growth.

Portrait of Francesca Gross, Co-Founder and Go-to-Market Expert at HaGesher Group

Francesca Gross

Co-Founder; Go-to-Market Expert

Francesca Gross is a co-founder of HaGesher Group and a visionary go-to-market expert dedicated to helping startups translate their technology into memorable, compelling stories. She specializes in narrative strategy, business development, and product-market fit analysis for Israeli companies entering the American market. Francesca's expertise was recently showcased when she moderated the 'From Pilot to Revenue' panel at Atlanta AI Week, discussing how startups can convert AI pilots into sustainable revenue. She works closely with founders and executives to align growth plans with talent acquisition, operational processes, and measurable metrics. Passionate about bridging cultural and communication gaps between Israeli and American business practices, Francesca is committed to empowering her clients with the strategic insight and storytelling tools needed to succeed in a competitive U.S. market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does executive search for food industry employers include?

Executive search includes clarifying the role and hiring priorities, calibrating the candidate profile, sourcing relevant professionals, conducting structured interviews, and validating references. HaGesher Group also considers functional competency and cultural alignment, helping employers evaluate candidates for leadership, sales, marketing, client success, and broader commercial responsibilities.

Which food industry leadership roles can HaGesher Group help fill?

How does HaGesher Group evaluate executive candidates?

Can HaGesher Group help with more than one hire?

Does HaGesher Group provide recruitment strategy as well as candidate placement?

How does cultural alignment factor into the search?

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How can an employer begin an executive search?

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Credentials & Recognition

Awards and Recognition

SHRM Certified Professional credential

SHRM Certified Professional

Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.

Pitango event recognition

Pitango Event Speaker

HaGesher Group spoke at a Pitango event about recruitment and global expansion in 2024.

Atlanta AI Week panel recognition

Atlanta AI Week Panel

Francesca Gross moderated the “From Pilot to Revenue” panel at Atlanta AI Week in 2026.

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