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GTM Executive Recruiter
Kelsey is an Executive Search Director at Captivate Talent, specializing in placing go-to-market leaders across high-growth SaaS and AI companies. She leads searches for CROs, CMOs, and VPs in Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success — helping startups scale from early stage through $50M+ ARR.Her approach is honest, relationship-first, and consultative. She leans on data, asks a lot of questions, and isn’t afraid of direct conversations when they’re needed. Before joining Captivate, she made nearly 400 GTM placements (including 60 at the leadership level), building deep expertise she brings into every search.Based just north of Toronto, Kelsey is Captivate’s lone Canadian. Outside of work, she’s an avid reader (50+ books a year), loves cooking and travel, and spends as much time as possible with her family and two dogs.
Expertise
Executive search for GTM leadership across SaaS and AI — CRO, CMO, VP Sales, VP Marketing, and Customer Success roles. Known for being friendly, honest, and deeply curious.
Background
11+ years in executive GTM recruitment with nearly 400 placements, including 60 in leadership roles throughout North America. BA from Queen’s University in Kingston, ON.
Interests
Spa days, reading, finding the best restaurants in every city, and hanging with her dogs, Millie and Otto. Currently learning golf and pickleball — with mixed results.
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