Courtney Kuhn

Courtney Kuhn is a renowned human capital planning and talent acquisition expert, private investor, and team builder with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She is the founder and CEO of Encore, a top-rated retained executive search and organizational talent advisory firm. Kuhn is well-known for advising CEOs, heads of investment banks and private equity firms, and consulting firm partners on their human capital and organizational strategies. Additionally, Kuhn boasts an impressive background managing senior-level searches for various companies, including Mondelez International and venture-backed start-ups.

Before founding Encore, Kuhn worked as the Central Region Recruiting Manager for Deloitte Consulting, with a focus on financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. She was also a Principal at Heidrick & Struggles and founded Synergy-Search in 1999. In addition, Kuhn was a former advisor and senior executive recruiter at McKinsey & Company, where she worked with the Corporate & Investment Banking and Recovery and Transformation Practices.

During her tenure at Z Capital Partners, Kuhn took a temporary leave from her firm to lead the HR and recruiting functions for the alternative asset management firm and distressed private equity manager. Kuhn is also the co-founder of Kuhn Capital, where she focuses on private and direct investments in cash-flowing businesses and distressed debt investments.

Kuhn studied Business Communications at Indiana University Bloomington. Through her extensive experience and expertise, Kuhn has become a leading authority in human capital planning and talent acquisition, renowned for building successful executive teams and advising on organizational strategies.