De Lacy Executive Recruitment
Our Team
Meet the people behind our agriculture and food recruitment work — a team built on industry knowledge, trusted relationships, and a genuine commitment to helping businesses grow.
We work alongside agriculture and food companies to find the right people who will make a lasting impact. At De Lacy Executive Recruitment, we believe great hiring happens when it’s built on partnership, trust, and real industry knowledge. Over the years, we’ve grown our reach across the globe, but our focus has stayed the same: listening to our clients, understanding their challenges, and helping them shape strong teams that can take their business forward.
Kathryn
Doan
CVO & Leader & Business Director
Kathryn Doan is the Chief Vision Officer and business Director of the Talent Solutions Teams, including AgCareers, FoodGrads, and the De Lacy Executive Recruitment group of businesses. She has been a key member of the team for more than 20+ years. She is passionate about agriculture and food, connecting people, and developing strong relationships in the food value chain to develop strong rural communities.
Katie
Hunter
Talent Solutions Manager
Katie Hunter has over ten years of experience in recruiting ranging from student recruitment to agriculture and food. Katie grew up on a dairy farm and has a degree in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. Katie works to identify what makes your organization unique to attract talent to and assist with determining cultural fit when screening candidates. Katie's agriculture knowledge gives her a strong understanding of the types of roles that are being filled by companies in the industry and she is passionate about helping to connect the ideal candidates with the employers she supports.
Nicole
Gallace
Talent Solutions Manager
Nicole Gallace is a Talent Solutions Manager with more than 15 years of experience in food and beverage recruitment. After a successful career in executive search, she founded FoodGrads, an early-career talent platform that connects students and graduates with opportunities in the industry. Today, through both FoodGrads and De Lacy Executive Recruitment, Nicole helps food and beverage organizations build strong, future-ready workforces by supporting hiring needs from emerging talent to executive leadership.
Melissa
Schwartz
Recruitment Consultant
As a Recruiter with De Lacy Executive Recruitment North America, Melissa specializes in connecting agriculture and food companies with high-performing talent across North America. She partners closely with her clients to identify professionals who align with their business goals, culture, and long-term growth.
Amy
Jones
Recruitment Search Consultant
Amy Jo Jones has deep roots in agriculture and farming. After growing up on a dairy farm and receiving degrees in horticulture and agricultural education, her background spans 4-H Youth Development, Purdue University Agriculture, and scaling an ag-tech start up, where she focused on People Operations during a period of 3x growth. That experience shapes how she approaches her searches, with a deep understanding of both the people and the business outcomes behind every hire.
Afnan
Ashfaque
Talent Research Specialist
Afnan Ashfaque is a Talent Sourcing Specialist at De Lacy Executive Recruitment, where she plays a key role in identifying top candidates for a variety of positions within the agriculture and food sectors. From sourcing technical experts to leadership candidates, she ensures that there is a strong pipeline of talent to meet client needs. Afnan works closely with our recruiters, providing essential support throughout the hiring process.
Lindsey
Goldstein
Recruitment Consultant
I am the Sourcing Coordinator for DeLacy Executive Recruitment and have been with the company since 2022. I have 15 years of experience in the recruiting industry and my focus is helping our recruiters find quality candidates for our clients.