Kathy Freeman Company | Executive Search for Financial Services

Executive Search for Financial Services

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Trusted Advisors to the Investment Industry

WHY IS KATHY FREEMAN COMPANY DIFFERENT?

 

25+ Years of Success

Kathy Freeman Company is the go-to partner for firms looking to hire top-tier executive talent to power their growth and rise above the competition. Our unparalleled understanding of the investment industry and national network of relationships has earned us a national reputation for excellence. Over 99% of our engagements have resulted in a successful fit – an exceptional track record in executive search.

Strategic Business Partner

Kathy Freeman Company is more than just a world-class, retained, executive search firm – we are a strategic advisor to the investment industry. We specialize in executive and board of directors search, management assessment and cultural audits, and succession planning. Our proprietary research provides differentiated insight which helps our clients facilitate smart decisions.

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    • A Diversity Resource

    Diversity & Inclusion is a priority for many of our clients, so we work diligently to ensure that diversity leaders are included for consideration in every search. We offer additional support to our clients by spearheading D&I roundtable discussions with executive teams to highlight interview best practices and provide tips on how to avoid unconscious bias.

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    • THE TEAM


    Kathy Freeman Godfrey
    President

    Kathy Freeman Godfrey has more than 30 years of experience identifying, attracting, assessing, and recruiting top financial services talent nationally. Since founding her firm in 1992, she has executed hundreds of assignments for C-Suite executives, executive leadership, and high-impact individual contributors. Kathy is recognized for her thought leadership across the industry and serves as a frequent conference speaker and panelist. She has also authored and contributed to numerous industry publications on talent management and diversity. Kathy Freeman Godfrey received a B.S. in Marketing from California State University, Chico. She lives on California's Central Coast with her husband and has two children.

    Chelsea O'Hara
    Vice President, Search & Client Services

    Chelsea O'Hara joined Kathy Freeman Company in 2013. Chelsea is the front-line ambassador for all client relationships and executes key individual contributor searches for our clients. Additionally, she leads the company’s corporate marketing initiatives, spearheads the firm’s annual research study, and provides oversight and direction to research interns. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University, SLO with a B.S. in Economics and a concentration in Marketing. Outside of the office, you can find her at the spin studio, going to concerts, gardening, and spending time with her two mastiffs, Tess & Ella.

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    TESTIMONIALS

    • The people you hire make the difference in becoming a 'Great World-Class Company' vs. a 'Good Company.' Kathy Freeman Company always exceeded my expectations in helping my firm become that 'World-Class Company.' Their high integrity, incredible professional business manner, great energy and choice in talent presented is incomparable.
      National Financial Services, A Fidelity Investments Company
    • Partnership is an often overused term, but in this instance it is truly appropriate. Kathy Freeman Company understands both our business and industry deeply. They combined a repeatable assessment process with broad, high level contacts to present a concentrated slate of exceptionally qualified candidates. Ultimately, with equal concentration on both skillset and culture, their passion for finding the right person shows through.
      Congress Asset Management

    PERFORMANCE

    20 K

    INDUSTRY CONTACTS

    We tap into our national network of 20,000+ industry contacts.
    99%

    ACCURACY

    1+ candidates are hired from our initial slate 99% of the time.
    31

    DAYS

    On average, it takes 31 business days to present our first slate of candidates.
    99%

    SUCCESS RATE

    <1% of searches have resulted in a replacement search.
    38%

    DIVERSITY

    38% of hired candidates in the past 24 months were diverse executives.
    5-10

    HOURS

    We conduct 5-10 hours of rigorous assessment with every candidate.

    About Kathy Freeman Company

    Kathy Freeman Company is a U.S. based strategic advisor to the investment industry and a national, retained, executive search firm. Named a Forbes Top 250 Executive Recruiting Firm in 2019.

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