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Kingsley Gate

Leading Principals

Andrew Holmes, Chief Executive Officer
David Nocifora, Chief Financial Officer

Firm Overview

Kingsley Gate is a leading private equity-backed, 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.

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.

Industry Focus
Functional Expertise
Areas of Service

Consumer Goods & Services
Financial Services
Healthcare
HR/Diversity
Industrial
Life Sciences
Professional Services
Technology

C-Suite
Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
CHRO
Cybersecurity
Human Resources
Managing Partner
President
Vice President

Board Services
Executive Search
Succession Planning

Off-Limits Policy

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News Briefings

Executive Search Continues Its Confident Climb As Transformation Takes Center Stage

The executive search industry entered 2026 from a position of strength. According to Hunt Scanlon, fee revenue at the 50 largest executive search firms in the U.S. / Americas – the global talent sector’s largest and most dominant region – jumped 11 percent last year, topping out at $6.69 billion. Seventy-five percent of search firms...

Kingsley Gate Expands in London

Private equity-backed Kingsley Gate has expanded with the addition of Simon Gray as a partner in London. “We’re delighted to welcome Simon Gray to Kingsley Gate,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “With over two decades of executive search experience, Simon brings deep expertise in placing senior product and technology leaders across private equity-backed and public market...

Kingsley Gate Recruits Chief People Officer for The Vitamin Shoppe

Private equity-backed Kingsley Gate has helped to recruit Kate Vukelich as executive vice president and chief people officer of The Vitamin Shoppe. “It was a true pleasure to work with Sharon M. Leite, CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe to place Kate Vukelich as the company's new chief people officer. “Kate will be an amazing addition to a...

Kingsley Gate Assists J. Crew Group with CHRO Search

Private equity-backed Kingsley Gate has assisted in the recruitment of Gena Smith as the new chief human resources officer of J. Crew Group. “I was honored to work with J. Crew Group, CEO Libby Wadle and team to place Gena Smith as the company's new chief human resources officer,” Mike Bergen, senior partner, global markets at Kingsley Gate,...

Kingsley Gate Launches IGNYTE AI

Private equity-backed Kingsley Gate has launched IGNYTE AI, a solution that combines proprietary AI technology with decades of executive search expertise. “IGNYTE AI disrupts the old trade-off between quality and speed,” said JL Baker, who leads IGNYTE AI. “We've developed IGNYTE AI to challenge traditional recruiting by combining our proprietary native AI platform with decades of executive...

Private Equity Shifts Focus in Executive Hiring

In the evolving environment of private equity, the expectations placed on executive talent are undergoing a dramatic transformation. As firms adapt to shifting market dynamics, leadership teams are reassessing how executives engage, lead, and deliver value within portfolio companies. One of the most notable shifts is a renewed emphasis on in-person leadership, with cultural cohesion,...