Our Founder

Robin Copping Bio

As Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Food Partners®, LLC and CEO Search Partners LLC, Robin’s search philosophy is solid but simple.  “We offer an unparalleled service to our clients, without off-limits issues, as well as total flexibility and unprecedented bottom line results.”

Robin, a Food Industry Expert

Robin brings to the search process an extensive knowledge of the industry, the companies, and the people obtained during her 15-year tenure with three Major International Food and Consumer Products Companies. Robin’s knowledge of the business was earned in a series of early promotions resulting in her holding several Senior Level Sales & Marketing positions for 3 major international food companies.   Robin’s personal network, persistence and ability to get results have been described as second to none.

Robin formerly served as Senior Vice President of the Foodservice and Consumer Products Group for the fastest growing, fifth largest Global retained search firm in the United States.  She then founded CEO Search Partners and Strategic Food Partners®, LLC and has spent the past 12 years partnering with the top food industry companies to grow and elevate their businesses.

Top-To-Top Access

Robin’s hands-on knowledge of the business is enhanced by her active industry participation.  Her relationships in the food industry are the cornerstone of her success: CEO Search Partners/Strategic Food Partners®, LLC belong to thirty-four related industry trade associations, attend over fifteen annual conferences and host several highly-attended CEO and executive level events each year.  Her in-depth participation in the industry gives her access to the most sought after talent at all levels.

Promoting Diversity in the Workforce

As CEO of a certified woman owned business by the by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Robin’s recruiting efforts include promoting diversity as well as women in the workforce. 

Robin, an Insider’s Point-of-View

Robin has run Foodservice and Retail for 2 major food companies and has had direct experience working with over 110 National Accounts (including National Foodservice Operators, Distributors and Manufacturers, as well as Retail Grocery, Warehouse Clubs, and Industrial Food Processing). Her major accounts included McDonald’s and Wendy’s International.  She held several key positions and was directly responsible for all U.S.  sales for her previous employers in ingredient, foodservice and consumer products.

Education

Robin received her BBA in Marketing from Michigan State University. She has also completed Graduate Course work at Michigan State University Food Marketing Program, where she studied under the top industry consultant, Dr. John Allen.