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Seeliger y Conde se une a Kingsley Gate para impulsar su crecimiento internacional en el mercado del talento directivo

Con la incorporación de Seeliger y Conde, Kingsley Gate estima cerrar 2023 con un crecimiento en facturación del 35% con respecto al año anterior. En España, contarán con un equipo de 12 Partners en sus oficinas de Barcelona y Madrid.

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.”

“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.”

Seeliger y Conde, el líder de captación de talento directivo en España, y Kingsley Gate, firma global especializada en la búsqueda de ejecutivos y consultoría de talento, han anunciado hoy la integración de sus operaciones para impulsar su crecimiento internacional y consolidar su propuesta de valor mediante una tecnología propia en los procesos.

Fruto de esta unión, el equipo de Seeliger y Conde, liderado porsu presidente, Luis Conde, pasa a formar parte de la organización global de Kingsley Gate. Las dos compañías comparten una estrategia de crecimiento basada en el desarrollo de una metodología única apoyada en tecnología de vanguardia, que asegura el encaje cultural y estratégico entre candidatos y clientes.

Crecimiento del 35% en 2023

Kingsley Gate y Seeliger y Conde cuentan con un equipo que supera los 100 consultores y aproximadamente 350 profesionales, con alcance global en más de 33 países. Con esta integración, la compañía estima cerrar 2023 con un crecimiento en facturación del 35% con respecto al año anterior.

Desde la fundación de Seeliger y Conde hace 33 años y gracias a un equipo de Partners con experiencia exitosa como empresarios o altos ejecutivos, la firma ha participado en la selección de altos directivos y miembros de Consejos de Administración de las principales empresas españolas. Para Luis Conde, presidente de Seeliger y Conde, “el objetivo de esta unión con Kingsley Gate es reforzar nuestra posición en el mercado europeo y ampliar el perímetro de actuación en Estados Unidos y América Latina. Asimismo, incorporamos la plataforma tecnológica HELIA,que nos ayudará a ofrecer un mejor servicio a nuestros clientes, con extraordinaria agilidad y con altos niveles de rigor y calidad”.

Para Kingsley Gate, España siempre ha estado en su foco estratégico para conectar las operaciones entre Estados Unidos, Europa y Latinoamérica. Al integrar a Seeliger y Conde, la compañía refuerza su posición en este mercado gracias a la amplia presencia y el gran conocimiento de sus 12 Partners, ubicados en sus oficinas de Barcelona y Madrid.

“A pesar de la incuestionable importancia de España como vértice para nosotros, esta unión va más allá de las meras fortalezas geográficas. Se trata de la integración de la marca de talento ejecutivo más prestigiosa del país con una firma innovadora, global y disruptiva. Juntos queremos transformar el sector del ‘Executive Search’ y la consultoría de Talento en España y a nivel mundial”, afirma Eduardo Antunovic, Chief Client Officer y Senior Partner de Kingsley Gate.

Sobre Seeliger y Conde

Seeliger y Conde, fundada en 1990, cuenta con más de 33 años de experiencia en el sector de la búsqueda de talento. Su equipo ha ayudado a las organizaciones españolas y mundiales más notables a encontrar, contratar y potenciar líderes cuyas decisiones estratégicas generan un valor inequívoco para los grupos de interés de esas empresas y para la sociedad. La compañía cerró 2022, con un crecimiento del 12% respecto al año anterior, unos resultados que demuestran la alta calidad de su servicio y metodología.

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About the Consultants

Spencer

Vice President

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.”

David O’Brien

Vice President

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

Vice President

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.”

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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