Transcend Search Partners

Transcend Search Partners (TSP) is an executive search firm specializing in talent acquisition for the Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing industries. Founded by Mark Sandler, a seasoned operator with direct experience building and scaling CPG brands, the firm brings a distinctly hands-on perspective to executive recruiting that sets it apart from traditional search firms. Unlike generalist headhunting organizations, TSP's leadership team draws on real-world experience in building food manufacturing facilities, developing products, managing omni-channel distribution, and growing brands to national scale — giving the firm an authentic understanding of the talent challenges its clients face. The firm's founding partner previously co-founded a plant-based, allergy-free bakery brand at the forefront of the 'free from' category, achieving national retail distribution through accounts including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, and Trader Joe's, and distribution partnerships with DOT Foods, UNFI, KeHE, C&S, Sysco, Coremark, and U.S. Foods. That operating background informs every search engagement TSP undertakes. Transcend Search Partners focuses on placing senior-level talent across functional areas including C-Suite leadership, operational leadership, and commercial executives. The firm serves clients across the Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing verticals, helping companies identify and recruit the right people for high-impact roles. TSP's targeted search methodology is built around deeply understanding a client's business model, culture, and growth trajectory before developing a customized recruitment strategy. This approach allows the firm to identify candidates who are not only technically qualified but also aligned with a client's operational reality and strategic vision. The firm's capabilities extend across the full executive hiring lifecycle — from needs assessment and candidate sourcing to evaluation, presentation, and placement. TSP positions itself as a strategic talent partner rather than a transactional recruiter, leveraging its industry network and operator credibility to access and attract high-caliber executives who may not be actively seeking new opportunities. For CPG brands, food manufacturers, and consumer goods companies looking to build or strengthen leadership teams, Transcend Search Partners offers a differentiated value proposition rooted in genuine industry experience and a results-oriented search process.