Shannon Libbert Joins Kingsley Gate Partners

25 Years of Expertise Strengthens Firm’s Global Healthcare Presence

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Kingsley Gate, a leading global, executive search and human capital advisory firm, today announced the continued strengthening of its international presence with the appointment of five new partners across key regions. Dan O’Donovan joins the firm’s Chicago office, Spencer Knibbe joins the New York office, Tatyana Freitas and Loreto Montoya strengthen the Latin American presence in São Paulo and Santiago respectively, while Alejandro Salazar-Simpson enhances the firm’s European capabilities from Madrid.

“These strategic appointments reflect our commitment to expanding our global footprint and delivering world-class executive search and advisory services to our clients across diverse markets,” said Andrew Holmes, CEO of Kingsley Gate. 
Andrew Holmes, CEO of Kingsley Gate

“Each of these accomplished professionals brings unique expertise and deep regional knowledge that will be invaluable as we continue to help organizations identify and secure high-impact decision makers. Their collective experience across technology, industrial, consumer goods, private equity, risk management, financial services and transformation initiatives significantly enhances our ability to serve clients with increasingly complex talent needs in today’s evolving business landscape.”

Kingsley Gate Partners, the leader in global executive search that ensures a lasting fit between clients and placed candidates, through its proprietary framework, Synchronous Fit, today announced that Shannon Libbert has joined the firm as a partner. Shannon will be based in Pensacola, Florida.

“With the addition of Shannon, we have strengthened our access to senior executives in the healthcare providers sector, to bring our clients the leadership that they need to thrive,” stated Buster Houchins, Office of the CEO, Kingsley Gate Partners. “Shannon will play a critical role in accelerating our growth in the healthcare market.”

Shannon brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare consulting to the firm with a focus on identifying diverse talent to fill clinical and operational leadership roles in health systems, academic medical centers, medical practices, and private equity-backed healthcare services organizations. She is an expert in developing and sustaining relationships that enable leaders to achieve long term success in cultural and operational outcomes. Her extensive experience in the healthcare sector and background as a chief human resources officer, make her particularly skilled in assisting organizations with maintaining high levels of engagement during times of continuous change.

“Shannon has led numerous successful placements at some of the most prominent global healthcare services organizations,” added Nancy Albertini, Office of the CEO, Kingsley Gate Partners. “Shannon’s leadership experience in healthcare consulting along with her commitment to client service, further enhances our brand and expertise in this area.

Prior to joining Kinsley Gate Partners, Shannon led the healthcare human resources practice at Korn Ferry. Additionally, she spent several years leading human resources and national partnerships for Studer Group, an award-winning healthcare consulting firm. Shannon earned two bachelors’ degrees and one master’s degree in public administration from Florida State University. She holds a graduate certification in human resource management with a specialization in healthcare administration.

“I am honored to join Kingsley Gate Partners at this pivotal time,” said Shannon. “Challenging circumstances call for innovation, requiring us to change the way we have always done things. Now more than ever, it is critical that the highest quality leaders lead healthcare organizations.”

About Kingsley Gate

Kingsley Gate is a global executive search firm born with native AI and people at its core. Founded in 2015 to disrupt a recruitment model that hadn’t evolved in nearly a century, the firm combines seasoned human expertise with a proprietary AI platform purpose-built for executive search.

By embedding artificial intelligence into every stage of the process, Kingsley Gate helps organizations hire leaders who fit their specific strategy, culture, and ambition – rather than just a job description.

Operating as one unified global firm, Kingsley Gate serves more than 2,000 clients across 50+ countries, partnering with Global 2000 organizations, private equity–backed companies, and high-growth VC firms to deliver leaders who perform, adapt, and endure in their roles.
The firm is backed by private equity firm Crescent Cove Advisors.

For more information, please visit www.kingsleygate.com

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