High-end executive search, talent pipelining and board practice services. Our unique search approach is built around curated connections and deep knowledge of the consumer and retail industry.
Find out how we have become the reference in diverse executive search and talent development for the C-Suite within the FMCG and Retail industry.
What Differentiates LS International?
In this testimonial video, clients and industry experts share what sets LS International apart from its competitors. Discover how our personalized approach, deep industry expertise, and commitment to long-term success make us a trusted partner in executive search and talent management.
Global C-Suite
Executive Search
Global Network of C-Suite Talent
Consumer and Retail Expertise
Assignments in over 20 countries
Executive Search
Through a curated network of C-Suite executives, we map, find and attract the best diverse executive talent across functions and geographies for consumer and retail companies.
Our retained executive search process is efficient, thorough, transparent, honest and confidential. We engage with people as human beings to truly identify the right fit for each company. In-depth interviews and the use of tools such as SuccessFinder allow us a 360º assessment opportunity.
Our objective opinion of fit and likelihood of success in the new organizational setting is based on direct and indirect evaluation of personal and professional skills, work experience, reference checks and performance records.
Talent Pipeline
Building a diverse C-Suite talent pipeline gives companies access to curated, high-quality talent without being forced into a sub-optimal rush search.
Our Talent Pipelining services allow companies to find the right pool of candidates, for future strategic assignments that will require new sets of skills or behaviors. This is a strategic model, in which we offer our network and market expertise to those companies to reach innovative solutions which your organization may have not considered before.
LS ExecSearch Talent Pipeline service is the best way to strategically prepare for the upcoming executive hiring that your global business strategy will demand.
Board and Non-Executive Practice
Designing a board of directors is the key to a successful long-term business and to good corporate governance. A well-balanced and carefully planned board is critical for every global organization.
Our Board and Non-Executive Practice seeks to transform organizations by carefully identifying the future talent needs of the organization and finding the best executives to lead the transformation.
Through our curated network of C-Suite talent within the consumer and retail industry, we have access to leaders who can take any organization towards their long-term objectives, paying close attention to the board’s diversity and expertise.
How LS ExecSearch Works
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Industry Specialists
We are specialized in the consumer industry and that means we understand the type of talent you need for your business. We have been building relationship with top talent for years and we have access to talent that generalist agencies cannot reach. We are not recruitment consultants, we are industry experts.
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Referral Only
“Great people know great people” is how the executive search was born. We work with referrals only because who is better suited to measure someone’s success than people who have worked with that individual previously. We make sure that we are not staying in small networks getting referrals to the same people, but leveraging our network to get referrals to the best diverse talent in the market.
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Innovative Engagement
Innovation is key for every industry and we in a people business connecting with people in the right way is key. We support our clients and candidates to use innovative video tools from the outreach stage throughout the whole interview process to make sure the that every candidate is treated in the best way and that the right candidate is hired every time.
Commitment to Diversity
Diversity improves strategic and tactical problem-solving and decision-making in organizations and has been proven to consistently lead to superior financial performance.
We at LS International are particularly passionate about diversity, and go the extra mile to identify the best diverse candidates. In the past 7 years, 45% of the candidates we have placed were women and +35% met other diversity criteria.
Even clients who do not give us a specific diversity mandate appreciate our efforts to challenge unconscious bias and infuse diversity into their workplaces.
Why do diverse talent work with us?
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Diversity at Our Core
Our consultants really believe in the power of diversity and understand the challenges which diverse candidates face. This is not something we do as a trend, but equality is something that we know is best for our candidates, clients and society.
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Building Trust
Giving candidates the space and time to really listen to their needs is important when building trust with diverse talents. We focus on building long-term relationships with industry leaders to find the right match at the right time.
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Strategic Recruitment
In order to attract the best diverse talent, it is key to have a diverse team yourself. We have built a team of consults that is truly diverse in age, ethnicity, education, culture, etc… without this we would not be able to connect authentically. Check out our about page for more info!
Real People, Real Clients
Hear from the clients and candidates who have worked with LS International. Their experiences reflect the trust, clarity, and long-term partnerships behind every successful search.
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"LS International was recommended to me when I had a crucial hiring need for a senior German executive. As soon as I reached out to them time seemed to speed up! They quickly sought to really understand what my needs were produced an excellent and diverse candidate pool whom they had vetted. The shortlist I interviewed were all impressive. Most importantly though the hire we made has not only proven an excellent fit, he is making a prodigious impact both commercially and organisationally."
Andrew Plastow
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"Lauren has been a very fortunate encounter. She’s passionate, professional and most importantly a great human being. Her advice and guidance have been very inspiring and I consider them a lifetime learning. What I appreciate most in Lauren is her clarity, transparency and wide competence."
Anna Campagna
Senior Director Global Sales at Heineken -
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"LS International has demonstrated an incredible ability to present candidates that fit with the company culture and seniority of the position. The good listening and understanding are followed by quick action. Efficient, fast and productive. A real pleasure to work with them!"
Charlie Cappetti
SVP - CIS, Turkey & Middle East Essential Dairy & Plant Based -
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"LS International sets the bar very high on how consultative Headhunting should be done. Professional, honest and transparent on the process. Taking time zones and time pressures into account I was impressed with the use of technology as part of the process where required. In addition, Lauren's team are a reflection of her too. They were up to speed on people and processes. Lauren – You have a great relevant business. I have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone."
Christina Rapsomanikis
Global Vice President Digital & e-Commerce -
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"Lauren's insight has been very helpful every time I have spoken with her. She shows a genuine interest in understanding, always provides pragmatic feedback and thought-provoking ideas. Her perspective of the FMCG talent market keeps evolving and reaches today a broad geographical and company footprint. I see her as a true reference in her field."
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President Europe at JDE -
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"Lauren is very approachable, open and progressive, and I was well impressed with the agility she has demonstrated to cope with different change in the process. It was refreshing and helpful to get access to the video interviews she makes available. I like how she uses Linkedln and podcast to keep talent engaged as well as potential clients. This and more makes her a very good judge of talent and well connected in different areas and geographies."
Patricia Corsi
Chief Marketing, Digital & Information -
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"I can highly recommend to work with the LS International team. Together we have placed several critical roles very successfully over the last couple of years. We value most their passion, how great they understand our culture, the modern search approach and their agility. They are very nimble and are continuously looking to improve the candidates experience as well as the value for us. We really enjoy working with LS International and look forward to continue our long term collaboration."
Sebastian Trischler
Managing Director DACH
Work with us
Want to transform a global consumer company?
Changing business environments.
Diverse talent pools.
New skills required.