Auree de Carbon Joins Kincannon & Reed as Managing Director

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kincannon & Reed, the leading global executive recruitment firm exclusively focused on the agribusiness, food, and life sciences sectors, today announced that Auree de Carbon has joined the firm as a Managing Director. She is based in Paris, France.

"Auree is well known within the international development and non-profit world, and brings significant experience in filling senior level positions for those organizations, as well as CEO, board and senior leadership positions for clients around the world," said Greg Duerksen, president of Kincannon & Reed. "In addition, her accomplishments, global perspective, and commitment to being fully engaged with clients throughout the recruitment process makes her an excellent fit with the culture at Kincannon & Reed."

Prior to joining Kincannon & Reed, Auree was Director International for a retained executive search firm where she directed engagements for clients including the United Nations, WHO, CORAF/WECARD, CGIAR, and IRRI, among others.

"I have long known and admired Kincannon & Reed for their ability to deliver superior candidates, and for their unique culture among global retained executive search firms," said Auree. "I am tremendously excited to join the organization with the opportunity to put my background at the disposal of the firm's clients to solve their challenges in recruiting senior talent."

Ms. de Carbon began her career managing sales and marketing efforts for French media and financial institutions. She is fluent in both French and English, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Universite Paris X.

About Kincannon & Reed
Kincannon & Reed is the only retained executive search firm focused exclusively on the food, agribusiness, and life sciences sectors. Founded in 1981, the company serves clients throughout the world from locations spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia/Pacific. The firm's motto is: "We recruit leaders for organizations that feed the world and keep it healthy."  For more information, visit www.KRsearch.com.

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