The Fairfield Perspective
Expert insights on leadership, talent, and growth in the consumer industry.
How to Identify Leadership Gaps in a Growing Consumer Brand
Learn how to identify leadership gaps in a growing consumer brand, including signs you need a CFO, COO, CMO, or sales leader and how to determine the right executive hire for your next stage of growth.
What Makes a Great CPG Executive? 7 Traits to Look for When Hiring Leadership
What makes a great CPG executive? Explore 7 traits to look for when hiring leadership, from CPG experience and P&L ownership to retail expertise, team building, and founder collaboration.
How to Build a Leadership Team for a Scaling CPG Brand
Learn how a scaling CPG brand should evolve its leadership team, from founder-led organizations to functional leaders and executive teams, including when to hire a COO, CFO, CMO, or VP of Sales.
When Should a CPG Brand Hire a CFO?
When should a CPG brand hire a CFO? Learn the key growth, cash flow, retail, investor, and fundraising signals that indicate it’s time for a CPG CFO.
When Should a Growing CPG Brand Hire a VP of Sales?
Wondering when your CPG brand should hire a VP of Sales? Learn the key signs, skills, and experience to look for when hiring a sales executive for a growing consumer brand from Fairfield Partners Executive Search.
CPG Executive Search: What Consumer Brands Should Know Before Hiring a Leadership Team
Learn what CPG executive search is, when growing consumer brands should use an executive search firm, how the process works, and what to look for in a CPG executive recruiting partner.