Business Details
18 Years
experience
Global Executive Search & Advisory Services
Proco Global has established itself as a leading international executive search and advisory partner since 2008. Our expertise spans the commodities, industrial, and consumer markets, where we connect global organisations with strategic leadership talent across the end-to-end value chain. With consultants in EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC, we combine global reach with local market intelligence to deliver tailored solutions. Our team of specialists invests time to understand client cultures and business objectives, ensuring precise candidate specifications and successful placements.Backed by real-time market data and a commitment to diversity, we prioritise client confidentiality while maintaining a 15-year track record of delivering hard-to-find executives. Our services extend beyond recruitment to include talent advisory solutions like succession planning and compensation benchmarking, supported by a network of industry experts and researchers.
Services
Executive Search
Talent Advisory
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Leadership Development
Market Intelligence
Succession Planning
Compensation Benchmarking
Diversity Recruitment
Retained Assignments
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We operate in 40+ countries with regional teams across EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and North America
- Our consultants specialise in commodities, industrial, and consumer markets with 15+ years' experience
- We deliver tailored talent strategies aligned with client business objectives and culture
- Our proprietary Proco TRAC service provides real-time market intelligence and compensation data
- We maintain 95% client confidentiality through discreet search processes
What people say
Exceptional shortlist of candidates
Understand our business and culture
Hard to find individuals
Excellent ability finding right people
Top talent in the market
Services
Executive Search
Proco Global's executive search service identifies senior leaders for critical roles across commodities, industrial, and consumer markets. We combine global reach with local market intelligence to find candidates who align with client strategy and culture. Our discreet process prioritises confidentiality while delivering diverse, globally mobile executives through 15 years of industry relationships.
Talent Advisory
Proco TRAC provides data-driven talent advisory services including succession planning, compensation benchmarking, and market intelligence. Our consultants help organisations develop strategic workforce plans using real-time industry insights and competitor analysis to support long-term business objectives across three core market sectors.
Market Intelligence
Our market intelligence service delivers actionable data on talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and industry developments across commodities, industrial, and consumer markets. Clients receive exclusive reports and analysis to inform strategic decisions, supported by our consultants' deep sector expertise and global network of industry contacts.
Retained Assignments
Proco Global specialises in retained executive search assignments for mission-critical roles. Our dedicated teams provide comprehensive talent mapping, candidate assessment, and strategic advice throughout the process, ensuring clients secure top-tier executives who match both technical requirements and cultural fit requirements.
Diversity Recruitment
Our diversity recruitment initiatives focus on building inclusive leadership teams across all sectors. We implement structured processes to identify underrepresented talent while maintaining rigorous assessment standards. This approach helps clients enhance innovation and decision-making through diverse perspectives aligned with their business objectives.
People
Chris Powell
CEO
Chris Powell leads Proco Global as CEO with over 15 years' experience in executive search. He oversees global operations and strategic direction while maintaining key client relationships across the industrial and consumer sectors.
Brad Knox
Managing Partner NORAM
Brad Knox serves as Managing Partner for North America and Global Head of Commodities. With expertise in energy and agricultural sectors, he leads executive search initiatives for major organisations across the commodities value chain.
Stuart MacSween
Managing Partner EMEA
Stuart MacSween leads EMEA operations as Managing Partner, bringing extensive experience in industrial markets. He specialises in connecting clients with strategic leadership talent while maintaining Proco Global's commitment to market intelligence and client service.
Chris Corcoran
Senior Partner
Chris Corcoran serves as Senior Partner for Consumer Markets, focusing on FMCG and retail sectors. With deep industry knowledge, he helps clients secure executive talent that drives innovation and growth in competitive consumer markets.
Mauricio Aguinaga
Head of LATAM
Mauricio Aguinaga leads Proco Global's Latin American operations as Senior Partner. Specialising in consumer markets, he connects regional and global organisations with executive talent while leveraging local market insights to deliver strategic solutions.
Questions
What industries does Proco Group specialise in?
We focus on three core sectors: commodities (energy, agriculture), industrial markets (manufacturing, medical devices), and consumer markets (FMCG, retail). Our consultants have deep expertise in these areas with global reach across 40+ countries.
How does Proco Group find executive candidates?
We use a combination of market intelligence, industry networks, and targeted research to identify potential candidates. Our proprietary Proco TRAC system provides real-time data while consultants maintain relationships with professionals across our specialist sectors.
Do you offer international recruitment services?
Yes, we operate globally with consultants in EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC. Our regional teams combine local market knowledge with global resources to deliver cross-border executive search and talent advisory services.
What makes Proco Group different from other search firms?
Our sector specialisation in commodities, industrial, and consumer markets combined with 15+ years' experience sets us apart. We maintain a 95% client retention rate through tailored approaches, market intelligence, and a commitment to understanding client cultures.
Can you help with urgent leadership vacancies?
While we recommend planning ahead for executive roles, our retained search process can accommodate time-sensitive assignments. Our global network and research capabilities enable us to expedite candidate identification while maintaining rigorous assessment standards.
Do you provide post-placement support?
Yes, we offer integration support and performance tracking after placements. Our consultants maintain relationships with both clients and executives to ensure successful transitions and long-term alignment with organisational goals.
Reviews (1)
Gary Oshea
Jan 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I worked at Proco Global in the UK for 4 years. Its a professional company with a great environment. The company is a wonderful place to build a career in executive search if you are prepared to work hard and dedicate yourself to learning. They have some of the best people in the industry to learn from!
I worked at Proco Global in the UK for 4 years. Its a professional company with a great environment. The company is a wonderful place to build a career in executive search if you are prepared to work hard and dedicate yourself to learning. They have some of the best people in the industry to learn from!
