Changemakers in horticulture and agriculture
Ebbinge specialises in identifying forward-thinking leaders for the horticulture and agriculture sector. We connect organisations with executives and board members who make strategic decisions with agility and decisiveness in a dynamic landscape. With the right leadership, your organisation can achieve stable growth, deliver results, and maintain success – now and in the future.
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The horticulture and agriculture sector faces significant challenges that demand strong leadership. Climate change is having a direct impact on crop production. Extreme weather events, such as drought, floods, heat waves, and unpredictable rainfall, can disrupt yields, increase costs, and put pressure on supply chains.
Sustainability demands are growing, driven by both regulations and consumer expectations. Reducing the use of pesticides and fertilisers, cutting water consumption, and promoting biodiversity have become major priorities for the sector.
Labour shortages present another pressing issue. An ageing workforce, combined with a decline in young people choosing agricultural careers, is making it increasingly difficult to find workers for seasonal tasks such as harvesting.
While automation and robotics can help alleviate some of these shortages, the sector still relies on a stable workforce to maintain operations.
Ebbinge helps you find leaders who know how to create forward momentum: decisive changemakers who make an immediate impact and deliver lasting transformation.
Finding the right leaders for the horticulture and agriculture sector
Leaders in the horticulture and agriculture sector must navigate both strategic and operational challenges, requiring a unique blend of vision, agility, and expertise.
A long-term perspective is essential. Leaders must embrace innovation by integrating new technologies such as precision farming, sustainable production methods, and circular economy principles.
Sustainability is at the heart of modern agriculture and horticulture. Leaders must understand the environmental impact of their operations and stay up to date with evolving sustainability regulations. Success in the sector depends on embedding sustainable practices, from reducing waste and managing resources such as water and energy, to promoting biodiversity.
The sector is also heavily influenced by external factors such as climate change, market fluctuations, and geopolitical tensions. Leaders must be agile and resilient, and capable of making quick decisions and responding effectively to unforeseen challenges, whether it is an extreme weather event or an economic disruption.
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Why choose Ebbinge for Executive Search and Interim Management?
Ebbinge has been helping boards at mid-sized and large organisations staff C-level leadership positions since 1982. We identify, connect, and develop the leaders of the future, working with entrepreneurial organisations across private equity, family businesses and the public sector. Our expertise spans multiple industries, focusing on private equity, family businesses, healthcare, NGOs and civil society organisations.
Why organisations trust Ebbinge:
- We connect organisations with leaders who have a strong moral compass, guided by purpose and values.
- Our approach focuses on essential leadership qualities, built on the Eight Principles of True Leadership, to provide clarity in a complex world.
- Through our unique leadership network, we foster knowledge-sharing, self-reflection, and collaboration.
- With a holistic perspective on leadership challenges, we advise, connect, develop, and inspire to drive lasting impact.