Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Gary Sheinbaum as Chief Executive Officer of Ashley Stewart.

CEO Kirk Palmer speaks to Jill Soltau's contributions during her tenure at J.C. Penney

Having a strong finance leader is critical to the success of an organization. CEO, Kirk Palmer gives his insight as to why the CEO/CFO relationship is more important than ever.

“Companies must understand that hiring a CDIO is the start of the journey — not the conclusion — and further commitment and investment will be required achieve long-term success.” - Kyle Rudy, Partner

Opportunities to grow or transform private equity-backed companies are spiking in the new normal. Is portfolio leadership your next step?

Partner, Kyle Rudy speaks with Footwear News about the importance of being intentional with diversity goals and how to thoughtfully "move the needle."

SVP, Kyle Rudy chats with Footwear News about why versatility is the key to landing a job in today's world.

"Be thoughtful about who is leading the process. An organisation's entire diversity and inclusion programme can be undermined by the action of a few." - Kyle Rudy, SVP

VP, Caroline Pill discusses why tapping into promising talents from a variety of backgrounds should occur early on — not just at the management level.

SVP, Kyle Rudy discusses the importance of Employee Resource Groups and how they should be integrated into a broader D&I strategy.

VP, Caroline Pill discusses how brands can operate leaner so that each dollar earned — and saved — goes a long way.

What to expect as retailers assess leadership needs to prepare for the new normal

Amidst a pandemic, an authenticity litmus test awaits

CEO, Kirk Palmer discussed his thoughts on the future of J.C. Penney.

SVP Kyle Rudy shares his advice to retail executives navigating a layoff or furlough amidst Coronavirus.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Sarah Crockett as Chief Marketing Officer of Backcountry.

SVP, Kyle Rudy shares his perspective of the importance of D&I during a crisis.

"Every single client or candidate I speak to is saying, ‘Let’s try to do the best we can with what we have.’ Is anyone thinking of the future in a post-virus world? I would say not yet." - Caroline Pill, Vice President

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Lisa Collier as Chief Product Officer of Under Armour.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Andrew Clarke as President and Chief Executive Officer of francesca's.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Michelle Ryan as Chief Executive Officer of Agent Provocateur.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Susan Pellish-Thaler as General Manager, Vice President of North American Wholesale of Coach.

VP, Caroline Pill shares her thoughts on Away's recent CEO hire.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Ricardo Bellini as Chief Executive Officer of Chloé.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, April Holt as Group Vice President, Stores for Beauty Systems Group for Sally Beauty Holdings.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Regina Baptista as Chief Marketing Officer of Glamsquad.

VP, Caroline Pill shares her thoughts on beauty executives within the fashion industry

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Tricia Smith as EVP Chief Merchandising Officer of Tilly's.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Christie Fleischer as Chief Executive Officer of Benefit Cosmetics.

"You need someone who can orchestrate rather than someone who is particularly specialized in one field." - Caroline Pill, Vice President.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Stephanie Pugliese as President, North America at Under Armour.

A look at the business service providers powering the industry

VP, Lindsay Stevens, gives her take on recent industry trends within "mission-driven" businesses.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Malissa Akay as EVP Chief Merchandising Officer.

SVP, Kyle Rudy, speaks about the importance of diversity and inclusion within the sportswear industry.

KPA is proud to announce our latest placement, Mary Ann McGrath as Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer.

SVP, Kyle Rudy, breaks down the top skills of the industry’s most qualified leaders — and what these stars want in return.

CEO, Kirk Palmer shares his thoughts on executive compensation packages.

“CEOs are becoming the brand ambassadors.” - Caroline Pill, Vice President.

Vice President, Caroline Pill discussed the importance of mentors in the fashion industry.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Jann Parish as Chief Marketing Officer

Which skills and resources do Chief Diversity Officers need to make an impact? Kyle Rudy shared his views in this thoughtful article.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Angela Caltagirone as SVP of Digital & Brand Marketing.

Caroline Pill shared her views on evolving sales strategies as luxury brands go all in on experiential retail.

Caroline Pill, shared her thoughts on the new opportunities for modern executives seeking to break into fashion and beauty.

KPA is proud to announce our latest placement, Stacia Andersen as Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Customer Experience.

He joins a panel discussion on ethnic diversity in footwear and fashion with D&I leaders from Macy's and Reebok

Vice President Caroline Pill shared her thoughts on the Lagerfeld legacy.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Marci Grebstein.

Jaimee Marshall, EVP, shared her thoughts on the differences between American and European talent and what that means for the pipeline.

Kyle Rudy, SVP, shared his thoughts on the importance of executive sponsorship in the growing D&I movement.

KPA is proud to announce our latest placement, Ginger Mollo as SVP Retail Experience - West Coast.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Andrew Dawson as Chief Sales Officer.

Kirk Palmer shares his thoughts on what characteristics Tailored Brands, Inc. and DXL Group should be seeking in their next CEOs.

Jaimee Marshall, EVP, shares her thoughts on how companies and start-ups are changing the experience of bra shopping and what that means for the next CEO of Victoria's Secret.

Monica Arnaudo and other female leaders are challenging retail to move into new ways of doing business

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our latest placement, Janet Carr as CEO of Tandy Leather Factory.

“I’m a little sad that she is now off the active candidate list, but Penney’s just got a terrific executive.” - Kirk Palmer, CEO.

Caroline Pill shares her thoughts on Michael Kors Holdings' $2 billion acquisition of Versace and what it means for the future of the brand.

Vice President, Caroline Pill shared her thoughts on what expertise retail leaders need in today's industry.

“Not every business is meant to be Gucci big — and that’s OK," stated Caroline Pill, Executive Recruiter.

KPA is proud to announce our latest placement, Dawn Dobras.

Vice President, Lindsay Stevens provided her thoughts on the evolution of the beauty industry and its broad range of consumers.

Caroline Pill, Vice President, discussed the globalization of fashion retail and what that means for retailers seeking talent.

CEO, Kirk Palmer shared his thoughts on Marvin Ellison's departure.

KPA is proud to announce our placement, Molly Adams as President of Famous Footwear.

Executive Vice President, Jaimee Marshall discussed how department stores are looking at other sectors to find talent.

Debra Schwartzfarb, VP, discussed the new salary history laws and the impact on the retail industry.

Kyle Rudy, SVP, shared his thoughts on how a lack of inclusivity in the top ranks of a company can be harmful in more ways than one.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Keri Jones.

"It’s a perfect time to aggressively invest in new executive talent to lead through the huge changes every company has to address...," stated Kirk Palmer, CEO.

"You need to be able to navigate creatives and other types of personalities which makes fashion and luxury magic...," stated Caroline Pill, VP.

Caroline Pill, Executive Recruiter, discussed Richemont's bid to buy Yoox Net-a-Porter Group.

Kirk Palmer Associates has been retained to assist in the search for Rick Ausick's successor.

Jaimee Marshall, EVP, discussed her thoughts on the hiring of women CEO's in the business world.

Caroline Pill shared her thoughts on how the industry changes are shaping careers today.

“Retail can no longer be seen in a silo, but needs to be included in the broader consumer journey," stated Caroline Pill, Executive Recruiter.

KPA is proud to partner with Destination Maternity on their search for a Chief Executive Officer.

CEO, Kirk Palmer discussed the widespread and significant executive changes that happened in 2017.

Lindsay Stevens, VP, shared her thoughts on why beauty executives are heading to smaller brands and start-ups.

Jaimee Marshall, Executive Vice President, did a Q & A with Stores Magazine about what is going on in the industry today.

Caroline Pill, VP, shared her thoughts on finding Christopher Bailey's successor.

Founder, Kirk Palmer spoke highly about Michelle Gass being appointed the CEO of Kohl's.

Caroline Pill, VP, shared her thoughts on the current state of executive search in the luxury industry.

VP, Caroline Pill discussed what Brexit means for talent in London.

SVP, Adelle Kirk shared her thoughts on what entices CFOs to work in other sectors.

“It seems that what’s been working in the past no longer works now,” stated Caroline
Pill, SVP.

Caroline Pill, VP, spoke about the role of strategy directors in the retail industry.

CEO, Kirk Palmer discussed his thoughts on the sky-high compensations in the industry.

“It’s an exhausting job and a lot of good talent is being enticed away to other industries where there is more room to play & innovate...," stated Adelle Kirk, SVP.

Kirk Palmer's Think Tank on what skills beauty talent can bring to fashion.

Caroline Pill provided her thoughts on what it takes to make succession planning successful, especially when dealing with founder-led fashion brands.

Kirk Palmer Associates hosted a dinner celebrating women in retail and to promote Maureen Chiquet's new book.

Jaimee Marshall, EVP, shared her thoughts on Josh Schulman's next potential career move.

Caroline Pill, VP, shared her thoughts on the uncertainty around Brexit as well as the border adjustment tax and the toll it will have on the industry.

We are excited to announce that Caroline Pill & Alex Montefalco have joined our company. This is an exciting time as we expand our search practice.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Jeanette Miller.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Michelle Gloeckler.

“Retail operations are always relentless about attracting, retaining & servicing their customers & that’s putting pressure on marketing departments,” said Jaimee Marshall.

CEO, Kirk Palmer shared his thoughts on the most important qualities needed to lead a company.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Michelle Kessler-Sanders.

KPA is proud to announce our placement, Janice Sullivan.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Scott Hyatt.

KPA is proud to announce our placement, Liz Fraser.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Marc Schneider.

KPA is proud to announce our placement, Colleen Kelly.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Dave Gatto.

KPA is proud to announce our placement, Michael Feurer.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Lisa Rhodes.

KPA is proud to announce our placement, Bill Bettencourt.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Lynne Koplin.

KPA is proud to announce our placement, François Kress.

Kirk Palmer Associates are proud to announce our placement, Michelle Ryan.

CEO, Kirk Palmer shared his thoughts on potential CEO candidates for J.C. Penney Co.

Kirk Palmer shared his thoughts on Liz Rodbell, who has been promoted to President.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Tracy Gardner.

Kirk Palmer, CEO, discussed the departure of both Reed Krakoff and Lew Frankfort leaving Coach.

Kirk Palmer is proud to announce our placement, Thomas Speight.

Kirk Palmer discussed certain reasons why the retail industry has a lack of talent at the executive level.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Erin Stern.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, David Kutas.

Jaimee Marshall, EVP, shared her thoughts on JCP's aggressive recruiting as of late.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our most recent placement, Lisa Rhodes.

Kirk Palmer, CEO, shared his thoughts on how executive compensation has soared which puts pressure on the board.

Kirk Palmer Associates is proud to announce our placement, Scott Bowman.

KPA is proud to announce our placement, Rob Trauber.

Kirk Palmer shared his thoughts on Joshua Schulman being named President.

CEO, Kirk Palmer spoke about the many changes of leadership happening in the industry and shared his thoughts on why it's happening.

Jaimee Marshall shared her thoughts on Brendan Hoffman becoming President and CEO of Bon-Ton Stores.