Carl Kutsmode

I help Executives (VP to C-Level) in M&A Advisory, Private Equity or Venture Capital to recruit top performing executive talent for their portfolio companies growing through new product launch, global expansion, or M&A

Carl Kutsmode is a distinguished leader in executive search and management consulting, boasting over 25 years of expertise in corporate talent acquisition and recruiting industry practices.

With a successful track record in growing start-up firms and driving business performance through talent, Carl excels in providing managed outsourced recruiting solutions for companies of various sizes, from start-ups to Fortune 1000 global organizations.

Specializing in supporting growth-stage startups and large companies, Carl offers sustainable solutions for recruiting challenges beyond mere position filling, aligning talent needs with operational excellence to achieve tangible results.

An active contributor to the HR community, Carl volunteers in several key roles, including being a Lifetime Charter member at ATAP Global, an advisory board member at various organizations, and past board member at STAR Chicago.

Educated with a BS in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, Carl has held prominent roles such as SVP at TalentRise Inc, Recruitment Optimization Consultant at CK Recruiting Solutions LLC, and President & Founder at Tiburon Group Inc, among other executive positions in the industry.