Flavours, Fragrances
& Ingredients
Executive Search
& Solutions
Deeply specialised.
Deliberately so.
Westcliffe Partnerships works exclusively across flavours, fragrances and functional ingredients combining deep market knowledge with a highly personal approach to search and wider talent solutions.
We look beyond job titles to understand the science, commercial context and cultural fit behind every hire, helping clients secure exceptional talent with clarity, discretion and care, working in a true partnership, always.
From specialist technical appointments through to commercial, R&D and executive leadership, we work internationally across Europe, North America and selected global markets. Our searches span expert and management level through Director, VP, President and C Suite appointments.
A Selection of Assignments
Beverage Flavourist
Belgium | Top 10 Flavour House
The challenge
A notoriously tight flavourist market, combined with an international relocation requirement.
The impact
Shortlist delivered within 3 weeks from an existing specialist network. The full search, from briefing to signed contract, was completed within 6 weeks, and included relocation.
Sales Director, Fragrances
Germany | Global Fragrance House
The challenge
The client wanted experience with a particular customer and product range while specifically avoiding talent from direct competitors.
The impact
A highly relevant candidate was identified outside the obvious competitor pool, with offer, acceptance and signed contracts completed within 3 days.
R&D VP, Texturants
New Jersey | Food Ingredients Powerhouse
The challenge
A highly specific technical leadership brief with full relocation required and a narrow product alignment for the role.
The impact
The successful candidate was identified and approached within the 1st week of the search. A complex compensation and relocation package then required careful negotiation to secure agreement for both parties.
More than a decade in one specialist market
Search across Europe, North America and international markets
Commercial, R&D, innovation and executive leadership
Every search managed directly by the founder
Retained and committed search only
Beyond The Blends
Beyond the Blends is Westcliffe Partnerships’ editorial interview series, bringing together candid conversations with the people shaping flavours, fragrances and functional ingredients.
We speak with senior commercial, technical and business leaders about the decisions, challenges and ideas influencing the industry, with a focus on perspective rather than polished PR.
Click below to read the latest edition of Beyond the Blends in Ingredients Intelligence.
“I have worked with Francesca for many years on various projects. For me, she ticks every box on the Recruiter wish list; instead of filling positions, she acts as a true business consultant for building talented and high performing organisations. She takes the time to actively listen, asks relevant questions, challenges you to look for solutions outside the box or comfort zone and demonstrates true ownership, keeping the long term goal in mind. Because of her deep market knowledge she is the recruiter you need but because of her empathy, ability to connect complex information and interpersonal savvy, she is the business partner you want by your side.”
- HR Director Europe, Flavours & Fragrances