Consumer Sector

Brands Are Built by the Leaders Behind Them.

Consumer and retail organisations live or die by their ability to understand and continuously adapt to the consumer. The leaders at the top of these organisations must navigate the collision of physical and digital retail, rapidly shifting consumer values, global supply chain complexity, and a talent market that increasingly demands purpose alongside performance. We find the leaders who can do this — commercially, culturally, and sustainably — across luxury, mass-market, and the fast-moving segments that sit between them.

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higher brand equity growth under commercially exceptional leadership teams

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of consumer CEOs are externally appointed — often from adjacent or luxury sectors

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of retail boards now require proven digital fluency in all CEO candidates

Sub-Sectors We Cover

Our Reach Within Consumer Markets & Retail

Luxury & Premium Consumer Brands
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Omnichannel & Grocery Retail
Direct-to-Consumer & E-Commerce
Fashion & Lifestyle Brands
Beauty & Personal Care
Roles We Place

Across the Executive Suite

01Chief Executive Officer
02Chief Marketing Officer
03Chief Commercial Officer
04VP Brand & Consumer
05Managing Director
06Chief Digital Officer
07Regional President
08Chief Merchandising Officer
Why McQueen

Sector Depth. Global Reach.

15+ yrs

Sector Experience

Deep networks built over 15+ years of Consumer Markets & Retail mandates across every major market.

6

Global Offices

London · Dubai · Hong Kong · Melbourne · Calgary · Malé — present in the markets that matter.

98%

Search Success Rate

Every search we accept, we complete. Our 98% success rate reflects the rigour of our selection process.

180

Day Guarantee

Every placement carries a 180-day replacement guarantee at no additional professional fee.

Consumer Markets & Retail · Executive Search & Leadership Advisory

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