The premier executive search firm specializing in the nutraceutical and wellness CPG industries. We build the best performing teams for the nutraceuticals and wellness industries.
Kalon Executive Search and Recruitment is focused exclusively in the nutraceuticals and wellness industries — CPG, food and beverage, vitamins and supplements, personal care, organics and natural cosmetics. Our experienced recruitment team finds the talent that will power your brands and drive scale. Contact us today for a free consultation.
400K+ Vetted Candidates◆90-Day Replacement Guarantee◆4 Weeks Avg Time to Hire◆100% Industry Focused
A vacant leadership seat in wellness CPG is not a hiring problem. It is a brand elevation and speed-to-market problem.
Every week a seat stays empty, the brand loses elevation, the pipeline loses momentum, and a competitor's leader gets there first. Great talent matters — the right leader doesn't just fill a role, they elevate the entire organization.
A leader who fills the seat but doesn't elevate the organization stalls the brand exactly when the category is accelerating. Kalon combines deep industry expertise with a 400,000+ candidate network to find leaders who don't just fill roles — they elevate entire organizations.
Generalist searches routinely take 90+ days. Kalon delivers remarkable speed to market — presenting multiple highly qualified candidates for a CCO role from intake to offer acceptance, with white-glove service that hired a new CCO in under three weeks.
Kalon focuses exclusively on nutraceutical & wellness CPG — we are not a generalist firm. That focus means our recruiters speak your language, know your competitors, and have relationships with the candidates you need.
Our sophisticated interview process provides deep insight into company culture. We prioritize matching candidates' values and leadership styles to client organizations — fostering long-term success and reducing turnover.
Kalon specializes exclusively in executive and managerial placement for the nutraceutical & wellness CPG industries. We know your space — and we know the people who will thrive in it. Let us help you gain a powerful competitive edge.
Kalon focuses exclusively on nutraceutical & wellness CPG — not a generalist firm. That focus means our recruiters speak your language, know your competitors, and have relationships with the candidates you need.
Eight Steps to One Great Hire. A repeatable process built for high-stakes hires, from first conversation to 90-day guarantee.
It starts with a conversation. Schedule a video chat with one of our executive recruiting experts so we can get to know your company, its culture, and the role you're looking to fill.
DISCOVERYWe work with you to craft a compelling job description that attracts the right talent, then share it with our recruiting team to get the search underway.
MANDATEWe access over 400,000 vetted candidates in nutraceutical & wellness CPG to identify up to 50+ highly qualified professionals who fit your needs.
400K+ NETWORKWe carefully narrow it to the top 3–5 candidates for your company culture and goals — those who truly stand out for the role.
TOP 3–5We handle the initial interviews and arrange meetings with the top candidates, ensuring alignment with your vision, culture and leadership needs.
ALIGNMENTWe conduct thorough reference checks so you can be confident in your final selection.
VERIFIEDFrom presenting offers to guiding negotiations and onboarding, we're with you every step of the way to make the process smooth.
WHITE-GLOVEWe offer a 90-day replacement guarantee to foster confidence in your hire and provide time for successful onboarding and assimilation.
GUARANTEEDDeep experience in nutraceutical, wellness and CPG regulated markets. We understand the unique challenges of these fast-evolving sectors and speak your language from day one.
Our retained search model ensures dedicated resources, confidentiality and a tailored approach on every assignment — delivering quality over quantity and maximizing long-term fit.
We go beyond résumés with multi-tiered vetting and behavioral assessments to ensure candidates align with your company values, leadership style and strategic vision.
A repeatable process built for high-stakes hires.
We engage key stakeholders to understand business goals, company culture and leadership needs — targeting not only the right skills but the right personality and values for your team.
Kalon leverages a proprietary database of over 400,000 vetted candidates and an extensive referral network for rapid access to elite, often passive, executive talent.
Technical skills assessment, leadership evaluation and in-depth behavioral interviews ensure every candidate is a true match for the role and the culture.
Behavioral assessments and stakeholder interviews match candidates whose values align with your organization — at every stage of the search.
Our streamlined process and industry focus allow us to complete most searches in 45–60 days — speed without sacrificing quality.
Four working instruments, one desk. Real formulas, no decoration — price the vacancy, simulate the search, score the fit, and scan the talent map. Figures are synthetic models tagged to verified Kalon claims (4 Weeks Avg Time to Hire · 90-Day Replacement Guarantee · 400,000+ vetted candidates).
RANGE $6K–$25K · SYNTHETIC BAND — STEP 1 PRESETS ROLE TYPICALS
FIXED — REMARKABLE SPEED TO MARKET: INTAKE → OFFER ACCEPTANCE, CCO FILLED IN UNDER 3 WEEKS
FIXED — CULTURE FIT NOT JUST CREDENTIALS: MULTI-TIERED VETTING & BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS
TOTAL COST OF LEADERSHIP VACANCY · CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
45 DAYS VACANT × ($12,000 + $1,500 + $800) PER DAY
WELLNESS CPG LEADERSHIP · NATIONAL DIY BENCHMARK 60–90 DAYS — SYNTHETIC MODEL ANCHOR
SIMULATION OUTPUT
DAYS SAVED = NATIONAL AVG − KALON 4-WEEK AVG (28) · ELEVATION PRESERVED = DAYS SAVED × DAILY BRAND VALUE (LINKED FROM INSTRUMENT 01 · $12,000)
CANDIDATE DIMENSIONS · 0–100
OVERALL FIT = MEAN OF FIVE DIMENSIONS
Featured executive searches currently underway. Every mandate is retained, confidential, and backed by the 90-Day Replacement Guarantee.
Reporting to ownership and key stakeholders, the CEO holds full responsibility for business performance — strategy, operations, commercial execution and organizational development across the enterprise.
Read MoreThe executive responsible for building a scalable, data-driven commercial organization that consistently delivers new customer acquisition, strategic account expansion, cross-selling, improved profitability and long-term enterprise value.
Read MoreA high-impact executive role reporting to the CEO, responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling manufacturing capacity, strengthening customer delivery and building a high-performing leadership team capable of supporting aggressive growth.
Read MoreA global leader in nutritional ingredients is seeking an exceptional, aggressive sales leader to drive growth across its branded ingredients division — new accounts, strategic partnerships and market expansion worldwide.
Read MorePartner with Kalon to access a network of 400,000+ vetted professionals — and find the right leader for your organization, quickly and confidently.
Find TalentBrowse open positions across wellness, nutraceutical and CPG — or submit your profile to be considered for future opportunities.
Browse Open RolesTrusted by leaders across the nutraceutical & wellness CPG industries — from branded ingredients and CDMOs to finished-goods wellness brands.
| Role | Industry | Client Type | Year | Days to Offer | Culture Fit |
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ARCHIVE ROWS ARE SYNTHETIC-BUT-REALISTIC ILLUSTRATIONS MODELED ON THE FIRM'S PUBLIC TRACK RECORD (VERBATIM TESTIMONIALS BELOW, VERIFIED CLIENT LIST, VERIFIED SPEED CLAIMS). CLIENT NAMES APPEAR ONLY WHERE PUBLICLY TESTIMONIALIZED; ALL OTHER MANDATES ANONYMIZED PER RETAINED-SEARCH CONFIDENTIALITY.
We were impressed by Kalon Executive Search's remarkable speed to market, presenting multiple highly qualified candidates for our CCO role. From intake to offer and acceptance, they delivered exceptional white-glove service exceeding expectations. We hired our new CCO in under three weeks!Jeff Chen, MD & Pelin ThorogoodCO-FOUNDERS & CO-CEOS · RADICLE SCIENCE
We recently engaged Kalon Executive Search to fill two critical roles in our commercial team. The Kalon team moved with impressive speed, quickly identifying and presenting exceptionally qualified candidates while maintaining the highest level of professionalism throughout every stage of the process.Jeff RodgersCEO · M2 INGREDIENTS
Working with the team at Kalon was an excellent experience. I had a high profile position that I needed a uniquely qualified person for and they found me multiple great candidates. Their attentiveness, proactivity, and professionalism was all outstanding.John StockmanCEO · NORDIC NATURALS
Partnering with Kalon Executive Search was a fantastic experience from start to finish. They gave our board total peace of mind by delivering a slate of top-notch candidates - and did it all with impressive speed and professionalism.Ari RazPRESIDENT · NATURALLY SAN DIEGO — CO-FOUNDER · ONCE UPON A FARM
I highly recommend Kalon Executive Search and Recruitment - I can attest to their professionalism, expertise in recruitment and speed of placements.Tom AartsFOUNDER · NBJ SUMMIT — NUTRITION BUSINESS ADVISORS
A 13-person firm (Apollo) built around one conviction: personalized recruitment solutions for the nutraceutical & wellness CPG industries, powered by a network of over 400,000 vetted candidates.
CEO at Kalon Executive Search for Nutraceuticals, CPG and Wellness. Leads the firm's retained search practice and client partnerships across the nutraceutical and wellness industries.
✉ liesl@kalonsearch.comDirects executive-level mandates from intake to offer — C-suite and VP searches across branded ingredients, CDMO and finished-goods wellness CPG.
Tenured search lead with deep mapping across the 400,000+ vetted candidate database — commercial, operations and supply chain mandates.
Runs multi-tiered vetting and short-list delivery — culture-fit interviews, behavioral assessments and reference verification on every search.
Owns search strategy and market intelligence — compensation benchmarking, the 95+ role salary guide, and sector trend analysis.
Keeps every mandate on rails — process operations, client reporting, confidentiality protocol and the 90-day guarantee administration.
Find Leaders Who Fit — Fast. Kalon specializes in retained executive search, typically delivering transformative leaders in less than 45 days, with most searches completed in 45–60 days. Speed without sacrificing quality.
Proprietary database of over 400,000 vetted candidates — top-tier talent for domestic and international executive searches.
Confidence in every hire, with time built in for successful onboarding and assimilation.
Remarkable speed to market — from intake to offer acceptance with white-glove service.
Exclusively nutraceuticals & wellness — CPG, food & beverage, vitamins & supplements, personal care, organics, natural cosmetics.
The 2026 Nutraceutical & Wellness CPG Salary Guide — compensation data from executive leadership to operations, plus hiring trends and hot jobs.
Multi-tiered vetting and interview processes assess technical skills, leadership qualities and cultural alignment — placements tailored to client needs.
Deep insight into company culture; candidates matched on values and leadership style — fostering long-term success and reducing turnover.
The retained model ensures dedicated resources, confidentiality and a tailored approach on every assignment — quality over quantity.
| Dimension | DIY Hiring | Generalist Agency | Kalon Executive Search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarantee | None | 30 days | 90-Day Replacement Guarantee — plus post-placement implementation support |
| Time-to-fill | 60–90 days | 45–60 days | 4 Weeks Avg Time to Hire; transformative leaders typically in <45 days; most searches complete in 45–60 days — a new CCO hired in under three weeks |
| Confidentiality | Varies | Low | Retained model — dedicated resources, confidentiality and a tailored approach; quality over quantity, long-term fit maximized |
| Industry expertise | Committee only | Occasional | 100% Industry Focused — exclusively nutraceutical & wellness CPG; recruiters speak your language, know your competitors, hold the relationships you need |
| Culture fit | Committee only | Occasional | Culture Fit, Not Just Credentials — multi-tiered vetting & behavioral assessments align candidates to values, leadership style and strategic vision |
| Candidate pool | Whoever applies | Active résumés | Proprietary database of 400,000+ vetted candidates; up to 50+ identified per search, narrowed to the top 3–5 who truly stand out |
| Cost | Upfront + time | Upfront + fee | Retained executive search firm specializing in nutraceutical & wellness CPG — invested in the outcome, not the transaction |
Get in touch with Kalon today. Tell us about your company and we'll get started finding the right person for the role — or the right role for the person.
Thank you — your mandate is in. Expect a reply from our executive recruiting team with next steps for a discovery video chat.
REF · KLN-2026-0000 · SYNTHETIC CONFIRMATION — DEMO ONLY