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Justin Armintrout
Founder / Principal
- Executive Search
Justin is the founder of The Grady Group, a specialized executive search firm in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Since 1999, he has successfully placed over 500 mid- to executive-level professionals, helping companies from disruptive startups to Fortune 500 brands build high-performing teams.
With deep industry expertise and a vast network of trusted relationships, Justin excels at connecting businesses with hard-to-find talent across all consumer product categories. His hands-on, strategic approach ensures that each placement not only meets a company’s immediate hiring needs but also aligns with its long-term vision, culture, and growth strategy.
Recognized as a go-to expert in CPG talent acquisition, Justin is passionate about helping brands scale by securing top-tier leadership. He holds a degree in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Organizational Communications from the University of Montana.
Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Justin now resides in Missoula, MT, with his husband and daughter. An avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys skiing, river rafting, and mountain climbing. One of his greatest personal achievements was reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Aimee Mak
EVP- Executive Search
Aimee Mak brings to The Grady Group over 13+ years of CPG recruiting experience. She has experience working across multiple categories including food and beverage, personal care, household products, OTC, and durables. Before pivoting into recruiting, Aimee spent 11+ years in brand marketing roles with Dannon, Pepsi, and Philips Consumer Lifestyle. As a former marketer, she brings a unique perspective of understanding firsthand what marketers and clients are looking for. Aimee works with both clients and candidates and prides herself in building strong relationships. She graduated from Skidmore College where she majored in Business and studied abroad in China. She was born in CT and resides in Westchester County, NY with her husband, teenage son and daughter, two dogs, and 9 chickens. Aimee enjoys SCUBA diving, skiing, learning pickleball, trying new foods, and traveling the world.
Polly Rowland
I’m Polly Rowland, a former CPG executive turned career coach.
I work with professionals like you who want to create meaningful careers in consumer packaged goods.
My personal experience combined with strong coaching skills allows me to quickly understand your situation and needs.
Together we’ll identify your core strengths, values, and professional goals.
You’ll gain total clarity on the right next steps to propel your CPG career forward.
My structured approach includes tools, resources, and consistent support to turn your career aspirations into reality.
If you’re ready to take control of your professional growth in the CPG industry,
Let’s talk!!
Our Approach for Recruiting Talent
If you’re looking for access to hard-to-find talent, we’re here to help. We’ve successfully placed over 500 candidates by providing our clients with the industry leading talent they need to succeed. Our team has built an extensive network of contacts within the CPG industry, which gives our clients access to an exclusive pool of talent. Simply put, when we reach out, we get results.
If you’d like to start a conversation about hiring the best talent for your business, schedule an appointment below. We look forward to hearing how we can help.