Why is Barbachano International the best choice for manufacturing leadership in Mexico?

We combine 30+ years operating in Mexico with a retained search model, plant-level expertise, and cross-border reach to deliver proven manufacturing leaders.

Which roles do you recruit for in manufacturing?

Plant Manager, General Manager, Operations Director, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Finance, HR, and C-suite roles for manufacturers in Mexico.

Do you place bilingual and bicultural leaders?

Yes. We specialize in bilingual, bicultural executives who lead effectively across Mexico, the United States, and Latin America.

What industries do you cover within manufacturing?

Automotive, aerospace, electronics and electrical, medical devices, consumer products, industrial equipment, and packaging.

How long does a typical executive search take?

Most retained searches take 6 to 10 weeks from kickoff to accepted offer, depending on scope and market conditions.

Where in Mexico do you recruit?

Nationwide coverage including Tijuana, Mexicali, Ciudad Juárez, Monterrey, Guadalajara, and the Bajío region.

Executive Search for Agriculture and Agribusiness Leadership

Since 1992, Barbachano International has supported agriculture and agribusiness organizations with executive and key management leadership search across the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, and Canada.

Recognized by Forbes as on of the Top 10 Best Executive Recruiting Firms

2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025

America’s Premier

Agriculture Search Firm

We partner with agriculture and agribusiness companies to recruit executive and key management talent across core agricultural and production-focused environments.

Our work supports leadership roles across farming operations, horticulture, Ag tech, livestock and animal production, dairy farming, forestry, aquaculture, and related agricultural activities. We regularly conduct searches for leadership and management roles in: Farm/Field Operations, Agronomy/Technical Crop Science, Supply Chain, Processing and Post Harvest, Sales and Marketing, R & D/Genetics, Engineering, Finance, and Human Resources.

With bilingual, bicultural consultants and deep in-country experience across the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, and Canada, we support organizations operating in multicultural environments and diversity-driven markets, helping them address cross-border leadership needs with practical insight and sector-specific understanding.

Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Executive and Professional Recruiting Firms.

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What Our Clients Say

“Partnering with Barbachano International marked a turning point in our company’s growth. They guided us through a critical leadership succession process and helped us bring in our first external CEO for the U.S. market. Beyond recruiting, they played a key advisory role in helping us design a stronger organizational structure and build a capable commercial and supply chain team. Their insight and discipline were instrumental in helping us evolve from a grower-exporter into a vertically integrated company with direct access to major retail clients. Barbachano International truly operates as a strategic partner, not just a search firm.”

Chief Executive Officer, Leading Fresh Produce Company (Mexico & US)

“Barbachano International has been an essential partner in our company’s evolution. Over the past several years, they’ve helped us build a high-performing leadership team across the U.S. and Mexico, supporting us through a phase of rapid growth and global expansion. Their ability to understand our business model, culture, and strategic priorities was key to attracting the right executives who could scale with us. Together, we assembled the leadership foundation that positioned our company for a potential public offering and long-term success. Their consistency, judgment, and integrity make them a trusted extension of our team.”

Founder & CEO, High-Growth AgTech Company (U.S. & Latin America)

“Working with Barbachano International has been one of the most valuable partnerships in our company’s history. They guided us through a thoughtful CEO succession process and have since helped us build a world-class leadership team, including our current COO and commercial leaders. Every executive they’ve brought on board has made a lasting impact — culturally, operationally, and strategically. Their team combines deep market insight with genuine care for our long-term success, and that’s what truly sets them apart.”

Founder & CEO, Leading U.S. Food Manufacturing Company

What clients can expect from our executive search work in agriculture and agribusiness

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Trusted by Agriculture and Agribusiness Leaders Across the Americas

Recently Completed Agriculture Assignments

Director of Farm Operations

Salinas, CA

VP of Agriculture Operations

Bakersfield, CA

Field Operations Director - MX

Uruapan, Mexico

Senior Agronomist

Culiacan, Mexico

Logistics Director

Dallas, TX

Head of Crop Science

Fresno, CA

VP of Processing Operations

Mexicali, Mexico

VP Supply Chain

Oxnard, CA

Director of Commercial Operations (Sales)

Los Angeles, CA

General Manager (Berries)

Guadalajara, Mexico

VP Strategy - Agribusiness

Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN

Country Manager - Mexico

Hermosillo, Mexico

VP of R&D - Agriculture

St. Louis, MD

Director of Acquaculture Operations

St. Louis, MD

R&D Manager

Culiacan, Mexico

Agriculture Recruiters and Executive Search

Questions? Call U.S. +1-619-427-2310

MX +52-554-172-5801

Questions? Call

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MX +52-554-172-5801

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Executive Search for Agriculture and Agribusiness Leadership

Recognized by Forbes as on of the Top 10 Best Executive Recruiting Firms

America’s Premier

Agriculture Search Firm

Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Executive and Professional Recruiting Firms.

What Our Clients Say

Chief Executive Officer, Leading Fresh Produce Company (Mexico & US)

Founder & CEO, High-Growth AgTech Company (U.S. & Latin America)

Founder & CEO, Leading U.S. Food Manufacturing Company

Average Time to Placement

Talent Access Score

Completion Rate

Avg. Tenure of Placement (months)

Agriculture Recruiters and Executive Search

Questions? Call U.S. +1-619-427-2310

MX +52-554-172-5801

Questions? Call

U.S. +1-619-427-2310

MX +52-554-172-5801

Tell us which leadership role you are seeking to fill or which market you are expanding into. Our agriculture search team will review your request and respond accordingly.

Complete Request

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