Chris Clay

Chris Clay is a seasoned senior talent acquisition specialist with extensive experience in both commercial and functional roles. With a particular focus on commodities within the energy, food ingredients, bio-industrial, and agricultural sectors, Chris has built a solid reputation as a business partner and global resourcing strategist. He has expertise in diversity and inclusion initiatives and is known to build an early career and experienced candidate pipeline.

Chris holds a degree in History from The University of Hull and has studied at King’s School, Rochester. He has held various roles in his career, including Global Strategic Talent Acquisition Advisor at Cargill International S.A., Partner at ChrisClay Search, Head of Executive Interim, International & Emerging Markets at JBS Associates, and Manager at Michael Page.

Throughout his career, Chris has also developed skills in executive search and selection, team and virtual team management, assessment and selection, supplier procurement, global networking, and offer negotiation.