"In FMCG, things move quickly — Denholm works with consumer brands that rely on precision under pressure. From sales and marketing to supply chain and category management, we find professionals who understand how small margins make a big difference."
Libby Noble, Business Manager for Supply Chain, Operations & Engineering
Mission accomplishment: Sales Controller at Walker's Shortbread
Mission accomplishment: Business Services Director for Scotland Food & Drink
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Intelligent recruitment.
You’re building teams that need to keep pace with demand, deliver commercially, and stay close to the customer.
That might be across stores, channels, categories, or markets. The detail matters. How the team is set up, where the pressure sits, and what kind of person will strengthen both performance and brand.
Once that’s clear, we go to market.
BrandBox brings the opportunity to life in a way that reflects how your business actually operates. The product, the channels, the pace, and what success looks like in role.
From there, a focused search brings in people who’ve worked in similar environments and know how to deliver. We guide the process through to offer and onboarding.
So when someone joins, they’re able to contribute quickly and add value where it counts.
Tell us what you need (or let us help you figure it out).
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One size never fits all
Tell us what you need (or let us help you figure it out).
we need a contractorSometimes demand spikes. Other times, you need experience to shape growth, expand into new markets, or strengthen leadership.
We offer both.
Denholm Shorts for fast, contract and interim support, and Game Changers for fractional leaders.
When there’s an immediate need, Denholm Shorts connects you with people who can step into fast-moving, commercial environments and keep things on track.
Some moments call for a different level of input.
Game Changers brings in senior leaders on a fractional basis. People who’ve scaled brands, built distribution, and understand how to balance brand, product, and commercial performance.
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Solutions made to measure
Talent strategy & delivery models
Growth doesn't always come from headcount. Sometimes it’s how teams are structured across channels. How responsibilities are split between brand, product, and commercial. Or how the business has evolved over time.
We step back and look at it properly. Where is growth coming from? Where are the pressure points? What capability is missing to support what comes next?
From there, we shape a hiring approach that fits.
That might mean redefining roles, building capability in ecommerce or international markets, or changing how talent is brought into the business.
The result is a more deliberate way of building teams that can support growth and perform consistently.
We adapt the model to your business. Not the other way around.
We adapt the model to your context. Not the other way around.
we need a better way to hire
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No stone left unturned
Executive search
At this level, you’re choosing between people who can all do the job. The difference sits in how they’ve built brands, grown markets, and delivered results over time.
We take the time to understand what this role needs to deliver. The commercial priorities, the brand position, and the expectations around growth.
From there, the focus is on individuals who’ve already operated at that level. People known for what they’ve built, the results they’ve delivered, and how they’ve led teams through change and growth.
We look closely at how they think about markets, customers, and performance. McQuaig adds a structured view of behaviours, leadership style, and how someone is likely to operate within your team.
You’re left with a clear view of who will add value, strengthen the leadership group, and take the business forward.