What we stand for

HEBERLEIN CONSULTANTS is a specialized executive search boutique with a clear focus on the food, FMCG and retail industries.

We work exclusively on a retained basis and support our clients in filling leadership and key positions – discreetly, structurally and with a high level of personal involvement.

Our market expertise is not theoretical. It is built on continuous project work and extensive interaction with senior professionals across the entire value chain.

Specialization Creates Depth

We deliberately focus on food, FMCG and retail.

This specialization enables:

  • deep market transparency
  • strong and reliable industry networks
  • precise access to relevant leadership talent
  • realistic assessment of market and compensation structures

Industry Focus

Our mandates cover companies across the entire value chain:

Fresh products

  • Ready meals
  • Ultra-fresh convenience
  • Fruit & vegetables
  • Bakery products
  • Dairy products
  • Meat & processed meats

Durable products & dry goods

  • Dried fruit
  • Flour
  • Agricultural products
  • Frozen food
  • Seeds
  • Oils & fats
  • Confectionery
  • Baby food
  • Canned goods
  • Coffee & tea
  • Cereals
  • Pasta & rice
  • Nuts
  • Pet food

Beverages

  • Fruit juice
  • Wine
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Spirits
  • Sparkling wine
  • Beer

FMCG

  • Cleaning products
  • Detergents
  • Hygiene products
  • Cosmetics
  • Paper products

Retail

  • Large-scale retail
  • Garden retail
  • Discount
  • Beverage wholesale
  • DIY retail
  • Foodservice / System catering
  • Grocery retail
  • Cash & carry
  • Online trade
  • Drugstore retail

More Than Search

We go beyond executive search. We advise our clients on compensation structures, assessment and diagnostics, and strategic talent development.

At the same time, we support candidates discreetly in their next career step – with a realistic assessment of both market opportunities and positioning.

Contact person

Patric Heberlein, Personalvermittlung von Heberlein Consultants

Patric Heberlein

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