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Founded in 1993 by veterans of the CPG industry, we’re a leading executive search firm in consumer marketing and market research. We serve companies nationwide, from the largest CPG leaders to entrepreneurial and private equity-backed enterprises. Our clients include consumer-driven, non-CPG companies who want to hire CPG talent.
Our team conducts marketing and insights & analytics searches along the full career ladder, from experienced associate through senior-management levels. This means we get to know companies well and follow candidates through their careers, making us the go-to recruitment firm for building careers, as well as building teams that build brands.
Based on strong, lasting relationships with professionals on both sides of the hiring equation – those who hire and those considering new roles – we serve as a trusted advisor. We provide counsel, expertise and guidance, enabling companies and candidates make the best decisions.
Industries
• Consumer Packaged Goods
• Durables and Hard Goods
• Retail
• Digital/E-Commerce
• Marketing Research Services
• Financial Services
• Consulting
• Education
• Foodservice/On Premise
• Healthcare
• Restaurant and Hospitality
• Sports Marketing
• Technology
• Travel and Entertainment
Disciplines (Marketing, Insights & Analytics)
• Marketing and Brand Management
• General Management
• Customer/Channel/Shopper Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Category Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Consumer Insights
• Shopper Insights
• Qualitative/Quantitative
• Primary/Secondary
• Syndicated Data Applications
• Advanced Analytics
• Consulting
Founded in 1993 by veterans of the CPG industry, we’re a leading executive search firm in consumer marketing and market research. We serve companies nationwide, from the largest CPG leaders to entrepreneurial and private equity-backed enterprises. Our clients include consumer-driven, non-CPG companies who want to hire CPG talent.
Our team conducts marketing and insights & analytics searches along the full career ladder, from experienced associate through senior-management levels. This means we get to know companies well and follow candidates through their careers, making us the go-to recruitment firm for building careers, as well as building teams that build brands.
Based on strong, lasting relationships with professionals on both sides of the hiring equation – those who hire and those considering new roles – we serve as a trusted advisor. We provide counsel, expertise and guidance, enabling companies and candidates make the best decisions.
Industries
• Consumer Packaged Goods
• Durables and Hard Goods
• Retail
• Digital/E-Commerce
• Marketing Research Services
• Financial Services
• Consulting
• Education
• Foodservice/On Premise
• Healthcare
• Restaurant and Hospitality
• Sports Marketing
• Technology
• Travel and Entertainment
Disciplines (Marketing, Insights & Analytics)
• Marketing and Brand Management
• General Management
• Customer/Channel/Shopper Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Category Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Consumer Insights
• Shopper Insights
• Qualitative/Quantitative
• Primary/Secondary
• Syndicated Data Applications
• Advanced Analytics
• Consulting
Location: United States, Connecticut, Fairfield
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 1993
Mentions in press and media 2
| Date | Title | Description |
| 06.05.2026 | Forbes Ranks O’Connell Group in Top 100 of America’s Best Executive Search Firms | Forbes Ranks O’Connell Group in Top 100 of America’s Best Executive Search Firms O’Connell Group is proud to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year by Forbes as one of America’s Best Executive Search Firms In a world where business pr... |
| 24.05.2022 | Relationships Reinforce O’Connell Group’s Rise to Forbes’ Top 50 Executive Recruiters | O’Connell Group is a leading executive search firm in consumer marketing and insights. We serve companies nationwide, from America’s largest CPG leaders to entrepreneurial and private equity-backed enterprises that are consumer-driven and w... |