JEAN SPEAR
Vice President Consumer Packaged Goods Practice
At the helm of the practice is Jean Spear, a respected voice and trusted advisor in the CPG space. With more than a decade of executive search experience, Jean has built long-standing partnerships with mission-driven brands across the natural food, plant-based, wellness, and sustainable goods sectors. Her unique combination of market insight, strategic acumen, and values-based leadership has made her an invaluable partner to founders, executives, and HR leaders alike.
Jean’s hands-on approach, paired with her ability to understand both the technical requirements and cultural nuances of a role, has consistently led to long-term, high-retention placements. Whether supporting a scaling startup navigating its first round of institutional funding or a legacy brand reinventing its go-to-market strategy, Jean and the team deliver with precision, empathy, and results.
As a committed plant-based consumer and wellness advocate herself, Jean brings genuine alignment to the brands she serves. Her reputation for quality, responsiveness, and long-term thinking has earned her the trust of clients across North America.
Before discovering the world of Executive Recruiting, Jean also owned her own landscape design business which focused on organic and sustainable practices. She graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Geography and Environmental Sciences, and was a D1 Athlete on the Rowing Team.
Jean and her family reside in beautiful San Luis Obispo.