At Connect Search, we have a wealth of experience building high-performing leadership teams and attracting hard-to-find executive talent across all functions. We work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and fast-growth companies, helping to drive performance, diversity, and innovation across the globe.

But what we do is much more than filling a vacancy or finding someone a new role. We’re ingrained within the sectors we operate in, and we care about their initiatives, challenges, and development. This is why we launched Connect The Dots, so every month we can make sure to spread the word on the really important topics, speaking with industry experts to talk about what’s happening right now and more importantly, what’s planned for the future.

Episode 6 with Nina Sichtermann: Global Mobility And The Impact Of Working Internationally

International executive search specialist Daniel Begg from Connect Search, is joined by Nina Sichtermann, SVP of Operations at LIDL. Nina has worked in various countries including Spain, Australia and the UK. In her 12 years at LIDL she has undertaken a number of international positions across the group, enabling her to move around the globe, most recently stepping into the role as SVP in the US.

Watch episode 6 here.

Episode 5 with Kimberly De’ Liguori Carino: Brand innovation and sustainability in the food industry

We’re thrilled to have James Tickner from the Connect Search team hosting episode 5. James is a leading specialist in Executive search within the food and beverage sector and is joined by Kimberly, a Global Marketing & Innovation Director with 17 years of experience from the world-leading company Danone.

Watch episode 5 here.

Episode 4 with Alasdair James: The rise of discount retailers – what have they got right?

The rise of discount retailers - what have they got right?

Daniel Begg is joined by Alasdair James for our fourth installment of Connect the Dots. Alasdair was born and raised in the UK but now lives and works out of the US, which enables him a unique, well-rounded perspective to be able to talk about the rise of discount retailers.

Watch episode 4 here.

Episode 3 with Sam Lee: The Future of Supermarkets and Grocery Retail Using AI and Automation

The Future of Supermarkets and Grocery Retail Using AI and Automation

In this episode, Sam talks to us about his move from fashion into the grocery retail space as the Head of Automation for one of the largest growing online retailers in Europe and what the future of supermarkets looks like using AI and automation

Watch episode 3 here.

Episode 2 with John Bauer: How Robotics and Technology Will Shape The Future of Retail Supply Chain

How Robotics and Technology Will Shape The Future of Retail Supply Chain

As a consumer goods executive search specialist, we’re excited to speak with John Bauer, a Global Supply Chain expert based in the USA. This month, John and Daniel Begg discuss the challenges currently being faced in the North American market and the future of automation and robotics within retailers.

Watch episode 2 here.

Episode 1 with thomas gasser: Supply Chain Challenges Across The Globe

Supply Chain Challenges Across The Globe

It’s our pleasure that our pilot interview is hosted by Daniel Begg, Director of the Grocery Retail division at Connect, featuring Thomas Gasser, a Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Executive based in Switzerland, with more than 20 years of experience working across Europe.

We hope you enjoy Episode 1 of Connect The Dots as we discuss supply chain challenges across the globe.