Lisa Johnson

Managing DirectorChicago, IL

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Areas of Expertise

Food & Beverage, Food Distribution & Retail, Food Safety

About

Lisa frequently speaks on talent acquisition in the food sector and her passion, Women’s Entrepreneurship. She holds many awards and recognitions and applies her expertise working with clients seeking general managers, presidents, and CEOs, as well as senior functional executives in marketing, sales, finance, business development, R&D and food safety.

Prior to joining Kincannon & Reed, Lisa was a partner at Global Food Partnership that advised food manufacturers and retailers around the world in strategies for bringing new products to market. Lisa holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri.

Recent Placements & Food for Thought

The leaders we place prove the quality of our work. The knowledge of our experts provides the insight you need to attract the right candidates.

Chief Integration Officer placed by K&R

Leading natural aroma ingredients manufacturer AXXENCE Group recently welcomed Shawn Blythe to their team as the Chief Integration Officer. A twenty-year…

Sales leader placed by K&R at Indiana Packers

Premier vertically integrated pork company Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) recently welcomed Mike Riley to the organization as the new Vice President…

Driving Organizational Success: The Power of Communication and Collaboration

“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs A…

Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Value of Leadership Assessments

Just as the producer assesses soil quality and pest control among a myriad of other factors to ensure a quality harvest,…

Driving Success: The Impact of Outside Board Directors

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of outside board directors has become increasingly crucial for organizations seeking to enhance their…

COO at Double Good placed by Kincannon & Reed Executive Search

Double Good, a Chicago-based manufacturer of gourmet popcorn with a mission to create joy and support America’s youth, welcomed Aaron Scott…

The Value of Retained Search

Talent acquisition is only becoming more complex, especially in niche markets and for specialized roles. It’s a monumental task to hire…

Year End Global Talent Trends and Implications

AN EVOLVING MARKET It could be argued that uncertainty has been the biggest hurdle of 2023 for businesses around the globe.…

The ROI of Executive Coaching: Is it Worthwhile?

Change is inevitable and it’s necessary to grow, but that doesn’t mean it’s not challenging. To appreciate the value – tangible…

Behavioral-based interviews provide foundation for in-depth candidate assessments

Last year, we had conversations with more than 15,000 prospective candidates to determine not only their level of interest in an…

VP Sales & Marketing placed by Kincannon & Reed

Eckert Frozen foods welcomed Barry Heinbaugh as the organization’s new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. As the operation’s VP of…

President placed at AMD Oil by K&R

Leading US olive and specialty oil importing company AMD Oil Sales (AMD) welcomed Darin Martini as the organization’s new President earlier…

Inclusive Leadership: Three Actions for Successful Leaders

The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry…

Monumental shifts in alternative proteins sector require differential leaders, precise timing

Last month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave final approval for two companies – Upside Foods and Good Meat –…

When is the right time to hire new leaders for startups and innovative businesses?

Five Considerations to Recruit the Best Leaders for Your Startup Managing Directors Ed Yuhas, Lisa Johnson & Aidan Connolly contributed to…

Engagement & Development: Keys to Engaging and Developing Top Talent

Developing executives to meet future human capital needs has C-suite leaders examining former assumptions and identifying a different set of attributes…

Retention: Workplace Culture and Hybrid Demands Front and Center

In 2021, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs, the most resignations on record, but The Great Resignation is not…

Attraction: C-Suite Leaders Identify the Most In-Demand and Elusive Skills

Today’s executives are not only being hired for what they have accomplished, but more crucially, for their potential to impact the…

Motivating Factors in Attraction & Retention

How do organizations in the ag-food value chain face off against others in and out of the industry? How do they…

K&R places CEO/Executive Director at Food Export Associations

Earlier this week, Brendan Wilson assumed his new role as Executive Director & CEO of both Food Export – Midwest and…

K&R places VP Process Engineering

New Jersey based baking company Damascus Bakeries welcomed Vince Pietrantonio to the organization earlier this month as its new Vice President…

K&R places CEO for world’s largest carbon capture project

Kincannon & Reed places new CEO at Summit Carbon Solutions, the world’s largest carbon capture & permanent storage initiative to date.

Industry Experts Making Connections

Our principals are active in the industries they serve and leverage their experience for our clients

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