Consumer, Hospitality, and Retail

Today’s Consumer sector faces rapid change, from supply chain volatility to evolving consumer expectations. Which leaders will merely manage results, and which will multiply commercial impact?
4.5%
Projected annual growth rate for global retail sales through 2028.

$79B
Global e-commerce Black Friday 2025 sales, a 6% YoY increase.
60%
Percentage of consumers preferring sustainable brands in retail purchasing decisions.

Shifting values, evolving shopping habits, and intensifying competition are rewriting the rules of consumer choice. From private label disruption to premiumization, the Consumer industry is navigating unprecedented shifts in how people discover, choose, and stay loyal to brands.

In this environment, the leaders who multiply commercial impact will be those who find ways to reimagine consumer categories, energize teams, and build the agility to stay ahead of fast-changing consumer behaviors.  

With CEO turnover in consumer sector among the highest of any industry, leadership continuity and strategy have never mattered more. At August Leadership, we specialize in finding transformative leaders who can lead through volatility, unlock growth across the value chain, and shape organizations around the new rules of consumer engagement.

Our Expertise
CPG
Retail
Travel and Hospitality
Media and Entertainment
What We Do
  1. Force Multiplier Leadership
    We identify and place leaders who can amplify talent, scale commercial excellence, and unlock growth, from brand portfolio expansion to omnichannel execution.
  1. Market-Centric Alignment
    We ensure leadership strategies evolve with real-time consumer behaviour, whether it’s navigating Gen Z expectations, regional shifts in loyalty, or demand for value-driven products.
  1. Consumer-Driven Innovation
    We place leaders who accelerate transformation where it matters most: premiumization, digital commerce, sustainable innovation, and demand-side analytics.
  1. Tailored Consumer Solutions
    Every business is different. We deliver bespoke leadership solutions that energize teams, embed culture, and build long-term advantage in hyper-competitive markets.