Protis Global's New Guard: A Blueprint for Proactive Succession

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – August 10, 2026 – In a strategic move that challenges the often-reactive nature of corporate succession, Protis Global, a veteran executive search firm in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, has announced a significant generational leadership transition. After 31 years of growth, co-founder Bert Miller is moving to the role of Chairman, appointing Skye Miller and Isabel Cosby as the firm’s new Co-Presidents.

This is not a sudden changing of the guard but a calculated evolution for a firm that has facilitated over 3,000 executive placements and claims an estimated $754 million in economic impact for its clients. By formalizing a leadership structure that has been developing for years, Protis Global is signaling a commitment to long-term stability and providing a potential blueprint for how established firms can pass the torch without losing momentum.

A Deliberate Handover from a Position of Strength

In the high-stakes world of executive search, leadership transitions are frequently born from crisis or necessity. Protis Global is deliberately charting a different course. “Most firms wait until they are forced to transfer leadership. We are doing it from a position of strength,” said Bert Miller, the firm’s co-founder. “Skye and Isabel already own the operating performance of this business. The title now matches the reality.”

This transition allows Miller to pivot his focus toward broader, long-term value creation. As Founder and Chairman of the parent company, Protis Global Holdings, his new mandate is to concentrate on enterprise strategy, strategic investments, and the expansion of a growing portfolio of talent solution brands. This portfolio already includes “ace Talent Curators,” a professional staffing arm, indicating a strategic push to offer end-to-end talent solutions beyond retained executive search. Miller’s shift from day-to-day operations to overarching strategy and mentorship underscores a key insight for any founder: true legacy is not just about building a company, but about ensuring it can thrive and evolve under new leadership.

The Dual-Pronged Leadership of Miller and Cosby

The appointment of Skye Miller and Isabel Cosby as Co-Presidents creates a powerful dual-leadership structure, with each leader overseeing a critical and complementary half of the business. Their combined expertise suggests a holistic approach to driving the firm's next chapter.

Skye Miller takes the helm of the firm’s recruitment team, search delivery, and marketing. With over 15 years in executive recruiting, including a tenure leading global executive search for NielsenIQ before returning to Protis Global, she brings a deep understanding of both the corporate and agency sides of the talent equation. Her philosophy is clear: “Our business wins when our people win,” she stated. “We’re creating an environment where accountability, development, and collaboration drive every result.” This people-first focus aims to empower internal teams, directly strengthening the value delivered to clients like poppi, Hostess Brands, and Mars Petcare.

Isabel Cosby will lead revenue strategy, business development, and firm operations. An MBA holder who has advanced through the company’s ranks, Cosby has been a central figure in building the systems and infrastructure that support Protis Global’s growth. Her perspective is rooted in operational excellence and its direct link to financial success. “Revenue is the outcome of creating value,” Cosby explained. “Our focus is building an organization where every system, process, and individual helps our clients make better hiring decisions faster.” Her data-driven approach is designed to ensure the firm's internal engine is as refined as its external search process.

Together, their leadership forms a complete picture: one president focused on perfecting the art and science of the search itself, the other on optimizing the business framework that enables those searches to succeed at scale.

Deconstructing a $754 Million Economic Impact

A headline figure like “$754 million in client economic impact” can often feel abstract. For Protis Global, however, it represents a core part of its value proposition—moving beyond transactional placements to become a strategic partner that generates measurable ROI. In an industry where success is often measured simply by a filled seat, this focus on quantifiable impact is what sets modern advisory firms apart.

This economic value is calculated through a multi-faceted lens. It begins by reducing the significant costs associated with a lengthy executive vacancy. By leveraging an established network and a refined process, firms like Protis Global can dramatically shorten the time-to-hire, allowing new leaders to begin contributing sooner. Furthermore, the firm's access to a pool of passive, high-quality candidates—those not actively looking but perfect for a role—widens the talent aperture far beyond what an internal HR team might achieve. Perhaps most importantly, a rigorous, consultative process helps “de-risk” the hiring decision. The cost of a bad executive hire can run into the millions when accounting for salary, severance, lost productivity, and damaged morale. By focusing on cultural alignment and long-term fit, the firm aims to mitigate that risk, a service highly valued by its CPG clientele.

Positioning for the Future of CPG Talent

This leadership transition is happening against the backdrop of a CPG industry in constant flux and a recruiting landscape being reshaped by technology and a global talent shortage. The rise of e-commerce, the demand for sustainable and healthy products, and the need for digital-savvy leaders all require a new kind of executive talent. Simultaneously, the recruiting industry is grappling with how to integrate AI and automation while preserving the high-touch, human element essential for executive search.

Protis Global’s new structure appears well-positioned to navigate this complexity. The firm’s continued investment in technology, combined with a dual leadership focused on both human capital and operational efficiency, provides the agility needed to adapt. Its consistent recognition by industry arbiters like Hunt Scanlon and Manage HR confirms its standing in a competitive market. With a founder focused on strategic expansion and two new presidents driving operational excellence and talent-centric delivery, Protis Global is not just preparing for its own future, but is actively shaping how it will find the leaders who will define the future of the CPG industry itself.