Your dedicated
partner for
talent solutions
A boutique executive search firm recruiting skilled leaders for the
Food & Beverage, Specialty Food, and Private Equity Industries
Strategic • Diligent • Focused • Integrity
Strategic
Diligent
Focused
Integrity
Who We Are
Hilmar & Ross is a boutique executive search firm committed to serving clients by joining with them in strategic searches to secure executive level talent who will contribute significant value and profitability. At Hilmar & Ross the needs of our clients are first and foremost. Each search assignment is unique and tailored according to skillset, culture fit, and motivations. For over thirty years we have successfully recruited and placed more than 700 professionals.
The owner of Hilmar and Ross, Ken Smuland, named the firm in honor of his father and father-in-law and is dedicated to following their legacy of integrity, hard work and service.
Mission Statement
Hilmar & Ross is an Executive Search firm founded to provide exceptional service to every client by focusing on each assignment to find select talent that postively impacts their business!
Points of Differentiation
- Over 30 years committed to the Food & Beverage Industry
- Built an extensive database, network, and relationships in the Industry
- Trusted name with established top Executives in the Industry
- 20 days to provide a list of researched and qualified executive candidates
- 2.6 months average length of time from beginning a search to when an offer is made
Client Challenges & Solutions
In a time when our Industry is constantly being challenged by economic and market disruptions, the need for leadership has never been more critical. There are many names of leadership talent arising from various sources like referrals, resumes, Linked In etc…..how can a company accurately determine the right leader in a timely manner that will fit their culture and efficiently drive their business forward? How can Human Resource teams pinpoint those exceptional leaders that are not actively in the market but possess the capabilities necessary to be “best in class” and the right hire?
All businesses know that talent is vital to their successful growth. We strive to build trusting relationships with those businesses who want to join together in finding “tailor made” talent that will help them succeed. Therefore, if talent is crucial for success then finding that talent should be a priority not to be compromised.