Food & Drink

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Why should you work with us?

In a sector where precision and trust are paramount, choosing an search partner is a decision that demands absolute confidence. We provide a distinct advantage by operating on three guiding principles::

Unrivalled Industry Focus
We don't just recruit in the Food and Drink sector; we are embedded in it. This singular focus gives us a deep understanding of the retailer, supply chain, and operational challenges you face. It provides us with an unrivalled network of accomplished leaders with experience across the FMCG, private label, and foodservice landscape that generalist firms simply cannot access.
A True Partnership Model
When you engage Williams Food & Drink, you work directly with our senior leadership. We provide a discreet, agile, and highly confidential service, treating every search with the strategic priority it deserves. You are not one of many clients; you are our partner.
A Commitment to Excellence & Impact
Our process is measured by the long-term success of your hire. We are dedicated to securing executives who not only possess the required technical acumen to meet standards like BRCGS, but who will accelerate your NPD pipeline, drive innovation, and deliver the tangible brand growth this dynamic industry demands.

Managing Director / CEO

Provides ultimate leadership, setting the strategic vision for brand growth, market share, and overall business profitability.

Operations Director

Leads all factory and manufacturing operations, ensuring the business meets critical KPIs for safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery to major retailers.

Commercial Director

Drives the commercial strategy, managing key relationships with major retail multiples, foodservice clients, or distributors to achieve sales and margin targets.

Technical Director / Head of Technical

Leads the technical and food safety function, ensuring absolute compliance with BRCGS, retailer codes of practice, and all legal food standards.

Head of NPD (New Product Development)

Manages the innovation pipeline from concept to launch, creating new products that meet consumer trends and customer briefs.

Site Director / General Manager

Holds full P&L responsibility for a specific food manufacturing site, overseeing all functions to ensure it operates efficiently and profitably.

Supply Chain Director

Oversees the end-to-end supply chain, from raw material procurement and production planning to warehousing and final distribution.

National Account Manager

Manages the commercial relationship and joint business plans for a portfolio of key customer accounts, typically a major supermarket.

Head of Engineering

Leads the engineering function, responsible for the maintenance of all plant equipment, capital expenditure projects, and driving site reliability.

Head of Procurement

Develops and executes the strategic sourcing plan for all raw materials and ingredients, managing supplier relationships and mitigating cost inflation.