Animal and Human Nutrition & Health

Since 2010, Hamden Executive Search has partnered with organisations across the global Animal and Human Nutrition & Health industries.

In Animal Nutrition & Health, the sector is transforming as producers reduce antibiotic use and adopt natural feed additives across swine, ruminant, poultry, aqua and pet food markets, forecast to exceed USD 100 billion by 2035. Genetics & Breeding are also advancing rapidly, enhancing animal health, productivity and sustainability through precision selection and genomics.

In Human Nutrition & Health, food ingredients and dietary supplements represent more than USD 500 billion globally, driven by growing demand for health, wellness and functional nutrition. The rise of meat and dairy alternatives, from plant-based to fermentation-derived proteins, continues to accelerate this growth.

Hamden connects industry leaders who drive innovation, sustainability and commercial success across these evolving markets.

Animal Nutrition & Health

The Animal Nutrition & Health industry is shifting from antibiotics to natural feed additives that enhance animal performance, welfare, and sustainability. Valued at over USD 50 billion, the market is growing with rising demand for safe, high-quality protein and sustainable livestock and aquaculture production.

At Hamden, we partner with organisations of all sizes across Commercial, Technical, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations functions, placing mid to senior-level leaders globally. Our expertise spans the whole sector – feed additives, premixes, compound & complete feeds, vaccines, diagnostics, antibiotics, and genetics & breeding across all species.

For over 15 years, we have been the trusted search partner for niche and hard-to-fill positions worldwide, helping clients secure top talent to drive growth and innovation.

Human Nutrition & Health

At the forefront of the global Human Nutrition & Health industry, we specialise in connecting innovative organisations with senior leaders who are shaping the future of wellness and functional nutrition. From science-led ingredient manufacturers to high-growth consumer brands, our dedicated team partners with organisations across the entire value chain to secure strategic talent that drives market expansion, product innovation and commercial performance.

Our expertise spans consumer health, dietary supplements, speciality food & beverage ingredients, flavours & fragrances, plant-based alternatives and proteins and specialised nutrition. This unique sector coverage enables us to understand the technical, regulatory and commercial dynamics influencing the industry, as well as the leadership capabilities required to succeed in a fast-evolving global market driven by health-conscious consumers and scientific advancement.

Whether supporting start-ups backed by private equity or established industry leaders, we deliver senior appointments across C-suite, commercial, operational, R&D and regulatory functions. With deep industry insight and a global network, we provide strategic guidance and talent solutions to organisations who are advancing human nutrition, health and sustainable wellbeing.

As a consequence, more and more companies are enlisting search services to facilitate their growth plans across the Globe. Our clients have capitalised on our ever-expanding networks and we have assisted them in increasing their market share with a large focus on key growth territories. With an extensive network, Hamden can offer access to specialist candidates that can make a direct and lasting impact in this ever-growing industry. We have access to top talent across the whole food and farming value chain, from farmer inputs across crops and livestock, through to commodities, processing, ingredients and additives for the food and beverages on our shelves.

Without the right people, our clients would not be able to develop and promote innovative products for emerging countries and niche markets to meet the expectations of their customers.

The most sought after talent in this industry is not actively looking for new challenges. We use our 6 Stage Process and our Direct Search methodology, to confidentially promote the opportunity and attract these valuable individuals. This identification, approach and assessment offers our clients the opportunity to select from a shortlist comprised of only top performers.

In my Global Management position within Alltech’s Animal Nutrition business a particular challenge was seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to look after our product registration and regulatory environment in India and the surrounding countries. Hamden team found us the right candidate, one who can meet the challenges of a changing regulatory and business environment in the territory.

Director Regulatory Affairs EMEA

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The professional work of Hamden as well as their deep overview of the market with a global network was providing us a number of potential candidates which were fitting to our requirements. Even for highly skilled and specialized position Hamden could always provide us with a list of candidates from whom we could select the best fitting one.

Director Operations & Finance

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In 2019, Alltech Animal Nutrition in Brazil retained the services of Hamden for an important search.
We found them to be extremely valuable in our search for a Quality Manager LATAM and they were able to deliver a shortlist of high calibre candidates, directly in the target market and within the promised timeframes.
Their knowledge of complex and technical roles in the Animal Nutrition market has allowed us access some of the top candidates in this area, that we would not have been able to contact without their help.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Hamden Executive Search and their retained service.

Alltech do Brasi
HR Director – Latin America

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