Ponderings From The Perch

*This episode of Ponderings from the Perch is brought to you by Rival Technologies, using AI-powered video analysis to unlock deeper meaning from unstructured data.* Candidates are going through 200 interviews before landing offers, yet companies are still losing top talent because their hiring processes are too long. Diana Benedikt, executive recruiter at Newman Search Group, joins Priscilla McKinney on Ponderings from the Perch to discuss what it truly takes to land and thrive in top CPG brand and marketing roles. Benedikt brings over 20 years of startup and VC ecosystem experience, along with deep expertise in growth strategy and talent acquisition for companies ranging from early-stage ventures to established consumer packaged goods brands in the better-for-you segment. They explore the complex skill set required for brand strategy leadership, from stage-gate experience and cross-functional relationship building to the ability to execute data-driven decisions under pressure. Brand managers operate at t