Kingsley Gate Expands Global Presence with Strategic Partner Appointments
The Firm Strengthens its Reach Across North America and Latin America
May 13, 2025 – 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 four new partners across key regions. Dan O’Donovan joins the firm’s Chicago office and Spencer Knibbe joins the New York office, enhancing North American capabilities, while Tatyana Freitas and Loreto Montoya strengthen the Latin American presence in São Paulo and Santiago respectively.
“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. “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.”
About the Consultants:
Dan O’Donovan: Dan joins Kingsley Gate as a Partner specializing in advising private equity firms and family offices on executive talent acquisition for their portfolio companies. With a consultative approach characterized by curiosity, candor, and the relentless pursuit to add value, Dan has successfully led over one hundred searches across various functions and industries including manufacturing, distribution, business services, food & beverage, consumer, and healthcare services. Prior to Kingsley Gate, he served as a Partner at Randall Partners and previously consulted with organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies on payroll, HR, insurance, and recruiting. Dan holds a Biology degree from Marquette University and is based in Chicago.
“I decided to join Kingsley Gate because of their innovative approach to leveraging technology to transform the executive search industry,” said O’Donovan. “Their commitment to creating exceptional client experiences aligns perfectly with my vision for delivering unparalleled value through strategic talent acquisition.”
Spencer Knibbe: Spencer joins Kingsley Gate as a Partner specializing in executive search for risk, compliance, and audit leadership roles for Financial Services firms. With over 20 years of hands-on industry experience in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), Spencer founded MBK Search to establish a specialized practice focused on GRC recruiting after organizations sought his expertise in building high-performing teams. Prior to his executive search career, Spencer held senior leadership positions including Head of Operational Risk Management at Bridgewater Associates and Head of Risk – Americas at ICAP, Plc. His client-centric approach spans multiple sectors including banking, asset management, insurance, fintech, and corporate environments, specializing in C-suite placements such as Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, and Heads of Audit. Spencer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government, Cum Laude, from Harvard University. Spencer is based in New York.
“I chose Kingsley Gate for their exceptional global platform spanning multiple industries and their team of highly driven professionals,” said Knibbe. “Their collaborative culture and commitment to excellence made this the perfect place to leverage my risk and compliance expertise in executive search.”
Tatyana Freitas: Tatyana joins as a Senior Partner bringing nearly two decades of experience in executive search and leadership assessment to Kingsley Gate, with particular expertise in the Technology, Consumer, Professional and Financial Services sectors. Based in São Paulo, she previously co-led the Technology & Digital practice in Latin America at Russell Reynolds Associates and headed the DE&I practice for the region. Her career includes leadership roles at Caccuri Consultores, Korn Ferry, and Interbrand, where she led Brand Strategy & Valuation projects across Latin America and Europe. Earlier in her career, she held positions at General Electric and Procter & Gamble. Tatyana holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of São Paulo and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, and is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
“Kingsley Gate offers a unique combination of an extensive international network and global capabilities with a boutique approach,” Freitas commented. “The team is both experienced and entrepreneurial—a rare combination that creates a distinctive market positioning. The firm’s growth mindset and collaborative culture embedded in its DNA were key factors in my decision to join.”
Loreto Montoya: Loreto joins Kingsley Gate as Senior Partner specializing in executive search and leadership development. Her extensive experience includes eight years as a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry US-Chile within their Technology & Digital practice. Previously, she served as Commercial Sales Lead for Microsoft, where she led Digital Transformation, Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and IOT Solutions for Chile’s top 100 enterprises. Her career also includes leadership positions at Sodexo B&R Mexico, GTD, Entel, and Ernst & Young. Loreto holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and an MBA from West Georgia University. She is fluent in Spanish and English and based in Santiago.
“I’m thrilled to be joining such an exceptional team at Kingsley Gate,” said Montoya. “The firm’s unwavering client-centric approach and the significant growth opportunities ahead create an ideal environment where we can collaboratively expand our presence while delivering outstanding value to our clients.”
About Kingsley Gate
Kingsley Gate is a leading global executive search and human capital advisory firm that puts decision making at the center of its approach to identifying, evaluating, and selecting executive leaders and building high-performing teams. Kingsley Gate has helped thousands of organizations across all industries, functions, and geographies, to hire effective, high-impact decision makers.
Headquartered in New York, the firm’s consultants have helped over 1,700 client organizations to successfully hire and onboard thousands of decision-making executives across all industries, functions, and markets.
The firm is backed by the private equity firm Crescent Cove Partners LP. For more information, please visit www.KingsleyGate.com
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