CampeonHerrod

CampeonHerrod is a retained executive search firm partnering with publicly traded, PE-backed, and privately held companies to place senior executives and critical team members across manufacturing, supply chain, and beyond. Founded by Vicki Herrod with decades of experience placing leaders in manufacturing, corporate, human resources, supply chain, operations and related fields, CampeonHerrod brings deep expertise and genuine partnership to every engagement. The company competes on excellence, integrity, and outcomes that move businesses forward.

CampeonHerrod specialises in recruiting across multiple sectors. Manufacturing expertise spans from Tier 1 suppliers to aftermarket brands, placing leaders who optimise operations and drive growth. Supply chain and logistics recruitment focuses on executives who streamline networks, reduce costs, and build resilient supply chains. Utilities and infrastructure services address energy, data centres, and industrial automation, recruiting leaders who deliver in mission-critical environments. The firm places roles from VP to C-suite including CEO, CFO, COO, CHRO, VP Operations, VP Supply Chain, VP Engineering, Plant Managers, and Directors.

Operating from offices in metro Detroit and Atlanta, CampeonHerrod follows a disciplined process: discovering business needs and culture requirements, activating deep industry networks combined with rigorous research to identify candidates, and delivering shortlists of vetted, exceptional leaders with support through selection and onboarding. The company knows its industries, understands private equity velocity and expectations, evaluates whole-person fit beyond resumes, and specialises in challenging geographies including rural plants and new greenfield sites.