Alex Coghlan
Alex joined HC Group in 2013 and is the Portfolio Director for the Agriculture and Nutrition practice, based in Houston.
The practice is focused on leadership assignments across agriculture, animal nutrition and health and food ingredients. Alex is passionate about helping clients transform their businesses by hiring talent that can bring new ideas and accelerate a company’s growth.
We help companies that feed the world. For me, playing a small role in that mission keeps me passionate and excited about the future of the food industry.
Area of Focus
Related Insights - Agriculture and Nutrition
War and Wheat: Navigating Markets During Global Conflict with Dennis Voznesenski
Our guest is Dennis Voznesenski, agricultural economist at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Seed Oils, Biofuels, Proteins and Politics with Walter Cronin
Our guest is Walter Cronin, co-founder and president of White River Nutrition, a soy processing company.
Tea with Jem McDowall
Our guest is Jem McDowell, Vice-President of Trading and Universal Commodities (Tea) Trading Inc.
New Biofuels Talent Strategies Amid Renewable Diesel Market Evolution
The renewable diesel regulatory and market changes that are reshaping recruitment strategies in the biofuels community.
Coffee with Charlie Stephens
Our guest is Charlie Stephens, President of Amarella Café, an independent speciality coffee trader in the Americas.
Commodity Professionals: The People Behind the Trade with Jonathan Kingsman
Our guest is Jonathan Kingsman - author, blogger and agri trade expert.
Rising Demand for Commodity Procurement Talent at Food Manufacturers
Explore why Chief Procurement Officers are prioritizing the development of team skills and talent over cost savings.
Navigating Agri-foodtech: Strategies in a Changing Talent Landscape
HC Group's Takeaways from Agri Tech & Food Tech Conferences in 2024
Diversity Champion: Raj Murugesan, Head of Global Poultry at dsm-firmenich
Meet our Diversity Champion, Raj Murugesan, Head of Global Poultry at dsm-firmenich
Diversity Champion: Usha Kakaria-Cayaux, Chief Human Resources Officer at ofi
Meet our Diversity Champion, Usha Kakaria-Cayaux, Chief Human Resources Officer at ofi.
The Future of Food & Ag with Robert Berendes
Our guest is Robert Berendes, Executive Partner of Flagship Pioneering.
Building Sustainable Agri Supply Chains with Robert Horster
Our guest is Robert Horster, Head of Environmental Markets, Cargill.
Talent Shortage in the Fertilizer Industry: The Need for Succession Planning
HC Insider delves into the pressing demand for skilled professionals in the fertilizer market.
The Cotton Market with Crawford Tatum
Our guest is Crawford Tatum, Director of Economic Research & Market Risk at the Staple Cotton Cooperative Association.
Diversity Champion: Salam Safi, Vice President Human Resources at Darling Ingredients
Meet our Diversity Champion: Salam Safi, Vice President Human Resources at Darling Ingredients
