Our Sectors
Food & Agriculture
Executive search and leadership advisory for organisations building resilient food systems
Supporting organisations across Food & Agriculture, where leadership decisions shape productivity, resilience, and long-term growth
Across agribusiness, food production, and agricultural development, we've helped organisations appoint leaders who drive performance and growth.
Food security is a key focus of governments across emerging and growth markets. Rising urbanisation and a growing middle class are driving demand across the food system, while pressure to manage resource depletion, land use, and environmental impact is intensifying.
Aquaculture, forestry, and agricultural commodities each bring their own complexity, from biosecurity and sustainable land management to the volatile global markets in which traders and producers compete.
Leaders with the right skills and on-the-ground experience are increasingly sought after, and increasingly hard to find.
Millar Cameron is widely regarded as the leading executive search partner for agribusiness in emerging and growth markets across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
Leadership and functional expertise
We support leadership appointments across Food & Agriculture, including:
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Board and governance
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Executive leadership
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Strategy, growth and transformation
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Operations, production, technical and asset management
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Quality, compliance and biosecurity
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Commercial, sales and marketing
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Finance and accounting
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People and administration
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Technology and systems
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Sustainability, certification and policy
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Investment and M&A
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Explore our experience, approach and recent assignments across the food and agriculture value chain.
Meet our Food & Agriculture specialists
Our Food & Agriculture team combines deep market knowledge with a rigorous, hands-on search approach. Rather than handing searches between teams, the same consultants work with you throughout the process, developing a thorough understanding of your organisation and helping you make confident leadership decisions.
Angus Collett
Partner
- angus.collett@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +44 2038 000 312
- Angus Collett
Angus is a Partner at Millar Cameron, where he leads the team’s work across the protein sector, covering seafood, aquaculture, poultry, beef and dairy. He works with clients across Africa, Asia and the Americas on operational, head office and executive searches, supporting appointments from management level through to CEO, COO, CFO and other group leadership roles.
He has more than eight years of executive search experience and leads the full search process, from search strategy and market mapping through to assessment, shortlist preparation, client management and offer delivery. His work spans finance, operations, supply chain, procurement, farming, technical and commercial leadership roles.
Before moving into executive search, Angus spent the early part of his career in commercial aquaculture. He grew up in Zambia on a poultry farm and holds a Diploma in Seafood and Aquaculture and a BSc in Aquaculture from James Cook University.
"Partnering with organisations to overcome their recruitment challenges in a sector that I am passionate about is highly rewarding."
Tom Jeffes
Senior Partner
- tom.jeffes@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +44 2038 000 304
- Tom Jeffes
Tom is a Senior Partner at Millar Cameron, leading international executive search mandates across the food and agriculture, natural resources, climate, development finance and impact investing sectors. He works globally with multinational corporations, private equity firms, development finance institutions, family-owned businesses and industrial companies to appoint senior executives and board members.
He has over a decade of experience in executive search and leadership recruitment, advising clients on retained search assignments, board appointments, succession planning and confidential strategic hires. His work is focused at Executive Committee and Board level, with particular experience in CEO, Managing Director, CFO, COO and investment leadership appointments, as well as board and non-executive roles.
Tom has completed searches across more than 40 countries and has particularly deep networks in Europe, Asia and Africa, alongside significant experience across North and South America. His work spans both growth-oriented and established organisations operating in complex international markets. He holds a degree in History from the University of Reading.
"I feel truly privileged to play a role where I can have a real and positive impact partnering with clients to find solutions to their critical leadership problems."
Ashley Njoroge
Associate Consultant
- ashley.njoroge@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +254 20 5038448
- Ashley Njoroge
Ashley is a talent acquisition professional with experience recruiting across a range of sectors, including technology, NGOs, global organisations, manufacturing and agriculture. She has supported both local and international teams in identifying, attracting and onboarding talent across a variety of roles and markets.
She brings a strong focus on data-informed decision-making and stakeholder collaboration, alongside a thoughtful and people-centred approach to her work. Ashley is passionate about connecting people with meaningful opportunities and supporting organisations in building effective teams.
"I am passionate about connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that not only advance careers but also create lasting impact in communities across Africa."
Conor O'Callaghan
Managing Partner and Founder
- conor@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +44 1865 657060
- Conor O'Callaghan
Conor O'Callaghan is the Founder and Managing Partner of Millar Cameron, an executive search firm specialising in leadership recruitment across emerging markets. With more than 30 years' experience in executive recruitment, he has spent the past 19 years focused on identifying and placing senior leaders across Africa.
Conor has led C-suite and board-level appointments across a broad range of sectors, including private equity, agriculture, consumer goods, forestry, international development, and technology. He has built a reputation for partnering with organisations to identify transformational leaders capable of driving growth and long-term impact in complex and fast-evolving markets.
He holds a BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies from the University of Portsmouth and the University of Mariano Gálvez in Guatemala.
Alongside his professional career, Conor is actively involved in education and community development. He is a Trustee of the Merchant Taylors' Oxfordshire Academy Trust and serves on the Walter Bigg Foundation, which supports young people in his local community. He is also a committed advocate for offender rehabilitation and has dedicated more than 22 years to mentoring and supporting individuals within the prison system.
"I feel an enormous sense of pride and gratitude when I look back on the impact of the people who have been placed by Millar Cameron since its inception and working with a team who are passionate about positively contributing to the development of Africa."
Achim Pashi Lokombe
Senior Consultant
- achim.lokombe@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +44 2038 000 303
- Achim Pashi Lokombe
Achim joined Millar Cameron in 2023 and specialises in supporting senior management and executive-level recruitment across the agribusiness, agriculture, food production and natural resources sectors throughout Africa. He has worked with a diverse range of organisations, including family-owned agricultural businesses, regional agribusiness groups, multinational corporations and investment-backed companies.
He has supported searches across commercial, operational, technical, supply chain, sustainability and leadership functions, including appointments at C-suite level.
Based in Leeds, Achim is also an active community volunteer, supporting Congolese families and individuals as they settle and build successful lives in the UK. He holds a BA in Human Resources and Business Management from Manchester Metropolitan University and has a strong interest in sustainable agriculture, emerging markets and the development of resilient agricultural value chains.
"Having the opportunity to partner with leaders of industry across Africa to help them solve their leadership challenges is something that gives me enormous satisfaction."
Sharon Toroitich
Consultant
- sharon.toroitich@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +254205038449
- Sharon Toroitich
Sharon is based in Millar Cameron’s Nairobi office, where she manages senior recruitment campaigns with a focus on commercial and strategic leadership roles. She works across food and agriculture, development finance and impact investment, and brings previous experience spanning FMCG, technology and pharmaceuticals.
With a degree in Psychology and a minor in Industrial Psychology, Sharon brings a strong understanding of organisational behaviour and talent dynamics across African markets. She supports clients in building resilient and effective leadership teams across a range of sectors and business contexts.
"It is rewarding to work with organisations that are creating meaningful impact, and to support them in finding the talent they need to grow."
Freya Wallace
Consultant
- freya.wallace@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +44 1865 536708
- Freya Wallace
Freya joined Millar Cameron in 2025 after several years working in the translation department of a global professional services firm. She specialises in international collaboration and works closely with colleagues and clients across different markets to support clear, effective and cohesive communication.
Her understanding of language and culture, combined with strong project management skills, enables her to build effective relationships and deliver tailored support across a range of international contexts.
Based in Millar Cameron’s Oxford office, Freya holds an MA in Modern Languages from the University of Oxford, as well as an MA in Translation and Interpreting. She speaks English, French, German and Italian.
"I am driven by the privilege of partnering with organisations across the globe to identify exceptional leaders and help create meaningful, lasting impact to both individuals and the broader mission."
Why organisations choose Millar Cameron
For two decades, we've supported organisations across Food & Agriculture, from global agribusinesses and aquaculture producers to forestry companies, food manufacturers, investors, and food system organisations.
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Deep Food & Agriculture sector expertise
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Global reach with strong regional networks
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Access to hard-to-reach leadership talent
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Same consultants throughout the search
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Focus on long-term fit and success
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Rigorous assessment and insight beyond CVs
I felt you immersed yourself in my shoes - absorbed what we needed and then helped us find the talent that was necessary. With bigger firms, you feel like one client among many. With Millar Cameron, I felt they had the time and space to really hear me. They punched above their weight in all areas, with strong results to show.
Our partnership with Millar Cameron has consistently delivered exceptional leadership talent that is driving transformational organization impact. They don't just fill roles, they invest time understanding our strategic direction and culture. What sets Millar Cameron apart is their collaborative, flexible approach, and genuine commitment to finding the right fit, not just the fastest placement. Their responsiveness and ability to work within our existing processes has made them trusted advisors in our leadership development strategy.
Two things differentiated Millar Cameron from other search firms. First, from the outset they invested time to deeply understand our organisation and our needs. These conversations helped shape our own thinking, and the resulting brief for the role was better than anything we could have written ourselves. Second, their candidate research and due diligence was exceptional. We were expecting a list of great candidates with CVs. What we received was a detailed, comprehensive summary of each candidate that aided and accelerated our search process.
Our team had a great experience working with Millar Cameron through a challenging search. They are knowledgeable about the market, provided strong candidates and led a very smooth process from end to end. We've just filled the role and we're already looking to engage Millar Cameron on another upcoming search.
I wholeheartedly recommend Millar Cameron for their great level of service. We were provided with excellent communication, attention to detail, knowledge and support throughout the recruitment process. Millar Cameron delivered on their promises, and working with their highly professional team was truly a pleasure.
Millar Cameron connected us with outstanding local talent in two African markets - individuals we likely would never have discovered on our own. Their deep understanding of the leadership landscape across mission-driven institutions and sectors was invaluable. The process was seamless from start to finish, and the quality of candidates was excellent. We would gladly work with them again.
We have worked with Millar Cameron on several occasions for senior expert roles, group, and executive-level positions. We engaged with them on an executive search process to support our hire of a Group General Counsel & Head Corporate Affairs. They provided a strong partnership for the search, demonstrating extensive market knowledge and key process management.
We all receive countless messages from recruitment agencies on LinkedIn, but one in particular truly caught my attention. I decided to reply, and from that moment on, everything moved forward in an exceptionally smooth and professional way. The process was clear, efficient, and refreshingly human. That is how I met Millar Cameron, an encounter that became a key turning point in the success of my career.
The Millar Cameron team not only identified exceptional candidates from a range of (often unique) backgrounds, but were also able to pre-empt the strengths and concerns we would see in each candidate, and act as a thought partner throughout the decision making process.
Millar Cameron efficiently sourced a shortlist of excellent candidates whose profiles were closely aligned with our requirements, and played a critical role in the onboarding of the preferred individual.
Millar Cameron always acted professionally and were able to swiftly identify talent and successfully represent Pula through this search whilst also ensuring the candidates were both well briefed and had a positive candidate experience. On the basis of this engagement, I’d have no hesitation in recommending Millar Cameron as a strategic recruitment partner.
We are happy to find professionals who understand the kind of work we are doing. Millar Cameron’s professionalism was evident in managing the candidates through the process.
IFU had a mandate to nominate two board members as part of its investments and decided to go for external NEDs. We selected Millar Cameron due to a combination of reputation and relationship. The process of working with Millar Cameron was overall very professional, the communication was fluent, and the consultants were always very responsive. I would be extremely happy to work with Millar Cameron again.
Outsourcing to Millar Cameron became an easy decision for us here at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. We found them to be incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, thorough and professional. They clearly outlined their recruitment strategy, methodologies and delivered within the agreed timeframes.
I really, really appreciate the work you and your team are doing in recruitment support. It’s been a while since I worked with a recruitment consultant as efficient, hands on, timely, professional..…all good things. I now don’t have to think about following up with you or your team to ensure work is being done, it’s a refreshing experience. Thank you!
Our confidence in Millar Cameron’s executive search capabilities and their intricate understanding of the local dynamics through their Kenya office has led us to engage with them on several other searches. We would highly recommend them to any organisation looking to find senior and engaged business leaders across sub-Saharan Africa.
Supporting sustainable growth
In Food & Agriculture, leadership drives performance, sustainability, and long-term growth. We help organisations identify leaders who can:
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Performance across complex operations
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Market volatility and supply chain complexity
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Commercial growth with sustainability priorities
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Business growth and transformation
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High-performing teams and leadership capability
Strengthen
Governance, resilience, and operational excellence
Case studies
Explore examples of how organisations have partnered with Millar Cameron to address recruitment, leadership and talent challenges.
A trusted partner for Food & Agriculture leaders
If you're seeking a trusted Food & Agriculture executive search partner, we would be delighted to support you.