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We partner with organisations across the agricultural value chain to place transformative talent at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and food security. From regenerative agriculture to food tech and agri-finance, we support clients building a resilient, ethical, and future-fit food system.
With over 20 years of experience placing sustainability and ESG professionals, we’re uniquely positioned to support the rapid evolution of sustainable agriculture - identifying individuals who combine technical expertise, purpose-driven leadership, and the agility to respond to ecological and market challenges.
Our Expertise in Agritech & Sustainable Agriculture
We work across the full spectrum of the sustainable food and agriculture system, including:
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is redefining land-use by restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and sequestering carbon. Organisations are hiring agronomists, soil scientists, and carbon strategy leads to implement regenerative practices across global supply chains. Acre places leaders who combine traditional farming knowledge with scientific rigour, data fluency, and systems thinking.
Agritech & Precision Farming
From remote sensing to AI-driven crop analytics, the rise of agritech is transforming how food is grown and monitored. We work with early-stage startups and global agribusinesses to recruit product innovators, data scientists, engineering leaders, and commercial strategists driving this revolution in precision agriculture.
Food Tech & Alternative Proteins
The shift toward alternative proteins, fermentation technologies, and cultivated meat has triggered high demand for technical specialists in R&D, life cycle analysis (LCA), and go-to-market strategy. We partner with food tech pioneers scaling sustainable, ethical, and climate-aligned innovations in nutrition.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
As climate volatility accelerates, organisations are investing in climate-smart agriculture - integrating nature-based solutions, risk modelling, and resilience planning. We place professionals in roles spanning climate strategy, adaptation, and impact measurement who can operate at the intersection of food systems and climate risk.
Nature, Land Use & Biodiversity
From reforestation to sustainable grazing, land use is at the heart of nature-positive strategy. We support organisations hiring across biodiversity, TNFD reporting, natural capital, and landscape restoration, ensuring ESG and nature-based goals are met with leadership capable of driving real-world results.
Investment in Sustainable Agriculture
Private equity, venture capital and climate funds are increasingly directing capital into sustainable agriculture, from soil carbon marketplaces to vertical farming platforms. We work with investors and portfolio companies to recruit ESG analysts, impact leads, and investment managers with deep domain knowledge and commercial expertise.
Example Placements
We deliver executive search and professional recruitment solutions across the sustainable agriculture and agrifood innovation space. Recent placements include:
Executive-Level Placements:
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Chief Sustainability Officer, Global Agricultural Commodities Firm
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CEO, VC-Backed Regenerative Agtech Startup
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Global Head of Nature & Land Use, FTSE 100 Food Producer
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Managing Director, Climate-Smart Agriculture Fund
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Chief Commercial Officer, Cellular Agriculture Company
Managerial / Functional Placements:
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Director of Sustainable Sourcing, Multinational Food Brand
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Head of Soil Carbon Strategy, Regenerative Agriculture Consultancy
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Head of Product, Precision Farming Platform
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Senior Biodiversity Manager, Global Retail Group
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Sustainability Lead (Crops & Supply Chains), Development Finance Institution
These placements reflect our global reach and deep understanding of the talent needs across the agricultural transformation agenda.
Key Roles Types That We Place
We support executive search, professional recruitment, and interim solutions across:
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Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
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Head of Regenerative Agriculture
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Director of Food Innovation / R&D
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ESG & Impact Investment Leads (Agrifood-focused)
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Soil Carbon and Biodiversity Specialists
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Nature & Land-Use Analysts
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Sustainable Supply Chain Managers
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Head of Climate & Resilience Strategy
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EHS & Compliance in Agricultural Systems
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CTO / Head of Product for Agritech Platforms
Geographical Hotspots
Sustainable agriculture is a global movement, but several regions are leading the charge in innovation, investment, and hiring.
North America
A hub for agtech, alternative proteins, and climate finance. Key regions include California, the Midwest, and British Columbia, with strong demand for product leaders, soil carbon specialists, and impact investors.
UK & Europe
Driven by policy and regulation, hiring is high across regenerative agriculture, natural capital, and sustainable supply chains. Hotspots include the UK, Netherlands, France, and Nordics.
Asia Pacific
Regions like Australia and Singapore are scaling climate-smart agriculture, agrifood tech, and blended finance, with demand for talent in supply chains, sustainability strategy, and investment.
Africa & Latin America
Emerging markets in Kenya, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa are key to nature-based solutions and sustainable commodities, with hiring across agroforestry, land-use, and ESG advisory.
Why Acre?
Global Reach
With placements in over 55 countries and offices in the UK, Europe, North America, and APAC, we deliver talent solutions across agricultural markets worldwide.
Sector-Specific Expertise
Our teams specialise by industry. From climate risk and carbon markets to sustainable nutrition and food systems innovation, we understand the nuances that define effective hiring.
Purpose-Driven Talent
We focus on impact. Every placement is aligned to your sustainability, net-zero, and nature-positive objectives - ensuring cultural alignment and long-term value creation.
Market Intelligence & Advisory
We support clients with benchmarking, market mapping, and organisational design across sustainable agriculture and food systems, helping you hire today for tomorrow’s impact.
Let's Grow the Future of Agriculture
We believe the agrifood system can be reimagined - not just incrementally improved. From startups deploying climate tech to multinationals building regenerative supply chains, we connect the right people to the right missions.
Whether you’re scaling a technology solution, developing a regenerative sourcing strategy, or leading investment into sustainable farming, Acre can help.
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