Talent Studios

About Us

The Talent Studios is the leading business-to-consumer focused retained executive search firm, working across consumer technology, digital commerce, four-wall commerce & service businesses, iconic brands, entertainment, media & content, and app-enabled consumer services.

Vertical expertise include: fashion & apparel, food & beverage, beauty & personal care, lifestyle brands, action sports, fitness/wellness, creator economy, media & content, digital and physical consumer services (healthcare, FinTech, education, Two-Sided Marketplaces).

Investor partners and direct brand clients include: Apollo Management, Advent International, Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital, L Catterton, Institutional Venture Partners, Summit Partners, HIG Growth, Norwest Equity Partners, North Castle Partners, Red Bull, Mattel, Disney, Burton Snowboards, Restoration Hardware, The Princeton Review, Pure Barre, TOMS Shoes, Boardriders, Aston Martin, Fanatics, Soylent, SmartyPants Vitamins, Lulus.com, Edmunds.com, Honor, Philz Coffee and Public Goods.

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We believe in creating unfair advantages by weaponizing talent and build our tradecraft upon four principles…

RIGOR We started from scratch, challenging the archaic executive search model, reimagining our role as a data-driven, business intelligence-based partner with a validated process born from workforce data and culture discovery paradigms.
RESEARCH With fingers on the pulse of ever-changing metrics of success, executive search consultants must have the aptitude to understand a client’s business as if they are operators themselves.
RELATIONSHIPS Ruled by client urgency and candidate empathy, our high-touch advisory relationship and limited client roster embodies the boutique experience.
RELENTLESS We present the best hybrid of evidence-based practice, with grinding persistence, focus and intensity, and doggedly pursuing the most exceptional talent on behalf of our clients.

Talent Studios

Solutions And Expertise

OUR CLIENTS COUNT ON US at the most critical and high-stakes inflection points: business growth and scale, or fundamental transformation. We are the preferred retained partner for C-Suite and senior functional leadership executive search.

Solutions
  • Executive Search
Industries
  • App-Enabled Service Businesses
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Consumer Technology
  • Content & Community
  • CPG
  • Digital Marketplaces
  • Edtech
  • Fashion / Apparel
  • Iconic Brands
  • Lifestyle
  • Luxury
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Omni-Channel Commerce
  • Personal Care
  • Professional Services
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Retail & Four-Wall Services
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
Functions
  • CEO/President
  • CFO
  • Chief Customer Officer
  • Chief Digital Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Chief Merchandising Officer
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Communications/PR
  • Data/Analytics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Head of Department
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Operating Partner
  • Research & Develop.

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News Briefings

The Talent Studios Recruits CEO for ZICO Coconut Water

The Talent Studios has placed Chris Gallant as the new CEO of coconut water and hydration brand ZICO Coconut Water. Jeremy Cohen and Serena Smith led the assignment for The Talent Studios. Past CEO Tom Hicks will transition to chief commercial officer, continuing to lead ZICO’s sales and distribution efforts. “We are excited to welcome

The Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Summit Golf Brands

As organizations become more complex and power shifts from producers of goods and services to consumers, the chief marketing officer’s job of planning and coordinating marketing activities has become more challenging — and much more influential. The Talent Studios recently recruited Thomas De Stio as the new chief marketing officer of Summit Golf Brands. Jeremy Cohen, Kelli Telling,

The Talent Studios Recruits CEO for The Princeton Review

The Talent Studios has placed Robert Batten as the chief executive officer of The Princeton Review in New York. Jeremy Cohen and Serena Smith led the search assignment. Dr. Batten now also heads The Princeton Review’s affiliate company, Tutor.com, which helps institutions and organizations deliver 24/7, on-demand, personalized homework help at scale. “We are thrilled

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Press Releases

The Talent Studios Places Chris Gallant As Chief Executive Officer, ZICO Rising

The Talent Studios has placed Chris Gallant as the Chief Executive Officer of iconic coconut water and hydration brand, ZICO Rising. Gallant was CEO of the much-hyped celebrity coffee brand, Chamberlain Coffee, growing it from a small startup to a brand found in over 12,000 retailers across the US and Canada. Gallant had formerly built

The Talent Studios Places Thorsten Buerger as the Chief Financial Officer of Sparx Hockey

The Talent Studios has placed Thorsten Buerger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdbuerger/) as the Chief Financial Officer of Sparx Hockey, the leading developer and manufacturer of automated skate sharpening equipment for both in-home consumer and professional use. TTS worked closely with Sparx Founder & CEO, Russ Layton, and private equity investor, North Castle Partners. Heather Porter and Jeremy Cohen

The Talent Studios Places Thomas De Stio As Chief Marketing Officer at Summit Golf Brands

The Talent Studios has successfully placed Thomas De Stio as the Chief Marketing Officer at Summit Golf Brands. Kelli Telling, Heather Porter and Jeremy Cohen led the assignment. Headquartered in NYC, Summit Golf Brands sells the authentic golf apparel and high-performance sportswear under its collection of brands: B. Draddy, Zero Restriction, Fairway & Greene, and

The Talent Studios Places Marc Kallick as the Chief Financial Officer of G FUEL

The Talent Studios has successfully placed Marc Kallick as the Chief Financial Officer of G FUEL, the leading energy drink focused on the eSports and Gaming community. G Fuel team ambassadors include top-tier influencers such as PewDiePie, Ninja, and Mikal Bridges. Kallick bring 25 years of financial leadership experience, including roles with Warner Brother, Beachbody,