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Bespoke Partners

Leading Principals

Kristie Nova, Founding Partner

Bespoke Partners

Firm Overview

Bespoke Partners has a unique structure, process and focus that produces the best executive recruiting results in the shortest time imaginable. Traditional search techniques rely on haphazard networking and gut feelings about candidates. In contrast, our searches are data-driven and based on state-of-the-art management science combined with our leadership advisory expertise. We tuned these techniques with our specialization in software and SaaS companies. Our process accelerates identifying, recruiting and onboarding of leaders who know how to execute on growth plans.

  • Industry Focus
  • Functional Expertise
  • Areas of Service
AI
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software
Financial Services
FinTech
Infrastructure Software
Saas
Software
Technology
Board/Governance
C-Suite
CEO/President
Finance/Accounting
HR/Talent/Diversity
Marketing & Sales
Technology Leadership
DE&I
Executive Search
Leadership Consulting
Leadership Development
Onboarding
Retained Executive Search
Succession Planning

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

Less than 100 days

News Briefings

Bespoke Partners Expands Go-To-Market Practice

San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has expanded with the addition of Alyssa Berardi as a partner in the go-to-market practice. "Alyssa's combination of executive search experience and data-driven insight makes her an exceptional addition to the Bespoke team," said Tess Fischer, partner and practice lead of Bespoke Partners' go-to-market practice. "She brings a modern, data-informed perspective to go-to-market...

Bespoke Partners Recruits CEO for Billtrust

San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has recently placed Grant Halloran as the new CEO of EQT Group-backed Billtrust. “We are excited to congratulate Grant Halloran on his new role as chief executive officer at Billtrust,” Bespoke Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Thank you to EQT Group for placing their trust in Bespoke Partners on this search....

Industra Talent Partners Launched by Bespoke Partners for Private Equity-Backed Industrial Companies

San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has launched Industra Talent Partners to use AI and a best-in-class search methodology to recruit senior leaders for U.S. middle-market industrial companies backed by private equity. “Industrial companies are perfect candidates for private equity to produce outsized returns. But portfolio company leadership is the critical factor in executing on value creation plans,” said Eric...

Bespoke Partners Appoints Partner in Go-to-Market Practice

San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has named Liz Moses as partner in the firm’s go-to-market (GTM) practice. “Liz has an exceptional ability to assess and place go-to-market leaders with clarity, rigor, and judgment," said Tess Fischer, partner and go-to-market practice lead at Bespoke Partners. "She has earned the confidence of investors and management teams through consistent execution and...

Bespoke Partners Recruits CEO for OfficeRnD

San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has placed Matt Keenan as the new CEO of OfficeRnD. He succeeds co-founder Miro Miroslavov, who after 10 years of leading the company will step into the role of executive chairman. Jenny Gray and Dakota Horn led the assignment. “Appreciation to Blue Star Innovation Partners for trusting Bespoke’s CEO, Board, and P&L Practice...

Bespoke Partners Recruits CEO for Altvia

San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners has placed Ryan Keough as CEO of Altvia, a private capital platform purpose-built for the full fund lifecycle. Partner Katherine Baker and director Dakota Horn led the process. “We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan as Altvia’s CEO,” said Nathan Pingelton of Marlin Equity Partners. “Ryan’s extensive leadership history and industry expertise align...