Jamie Pickup
Founder Director - Executive Search Flavour, Fragrance & Ingredients @Paragon Talent
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Founder Director - Executive Search Flavour, Fragrance & Ingredients @Paragon Talent
Having worked in Global Executive Search for the Speciality Flavour, Fragrance, and Ingredient industry for over a decade, I’ve now launched Paragon Talent.An international search firm helping busy hiring managers efficiently and effectively fill mission-critical roles across the UK, US, and European markets. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the global market leading manufacturer of flavours or an SME supplying raw materials into the fragrance world!That\'s where we come in. Our goal is to connect you with exceptional talent who not only meet your technical and strategic needs but also align with your company’s culture and long-term vision. Whether you’re building a leadership team, enhancing your marketing strategy, or strengthening your technical expertise, we ensure that every hire is a step toward achieving your business goals. To find out more about how our industry knowledge, strong network, and tailored and transparent approach, can help you overcome the challenges of attracting top-tier talent, please get in touch.+44••••••••18 j••••@paragon-talent.com
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ABOUT JAMIE PICKUP
If you’ve landed on my profile, you’re probably looking to hire exceptional talent in the Flavour, Fragrance, or Ingredient industries.If that’s the case, you’re in the right placeAfter more than a decade in executive search, I launched Paragon Talent to help hiring managers like you find, attract, and retain the very best people, quickly, effectively, and without compromise.Since 2018, the team I led filled 97% of all assignments; since launching Paragon Talent, I’ve maintained a 100% fill rate. More importantly, 98% of all those placements remained in situ after 12 months!In that time, I’ve built commercial teams across Europe and the US, placed C-Suite leaders for €multi-million SMEs to $multi-billion global players, and secured hard-to-find technical specialists worldwide, from Singapore to Mexico and Brazil.Over the years, I’ve partnered with a variety of companies, including:Chaucer Foods, Brenntag, Prinova, Agrumaria Reggina, Synergy Taste, Döhler, Beneo Inc, Metarom, Frulact, Symrise, Givaudan, Kerry, Agrana, Treatt, Frutarom, Dawn Foods, Rochem International Inc, and more.Recent projects have included- & : President Nutrition N. America, CCO API Ingredients, General Manager N. America, VP Sales Ingredients US & VP Sales Europe (Flavours), VP Sales Europe Human Health (APIs), VP Sales Europe Animal Health (APIs). & : Sales Director Europe, Sales & NPI Director Americas, Global Key Account Manager, European Sales Manager F&F, BDM DACH, Key Account Manager US, Regional Sales Manager Northeast, Head of Marketing, Sales Director N.America Animal Health (APIs). & : Technical Director LATAM, Senior Innovation Flavourist Savoury APAC, Senior Beverage Flavourist Europe, Senior Savoury Flavourist LATAM. & : Senior Category Manager Citrus, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer Fragrance Ingredients, Purchasing Manager Europe.For a confidential chat, to understand if/how I might be able to help, please send me a DM or contact me on: j••••@paragon-talent.com +44••••••••95
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