Kim Freedley Rizzo

Kim Freedley Rizzo is an experienced executive talent acquisition professional and the Principal Owner of Rizzo Talent, a boutique executive search firm she founded in October 2023.12 With over 25 years of experience in both in-house and executive search firm recruiting, Kim specializes in recruiting top talent for innovative retail, home, beauty, and fashion brands.2

Prior to founding Rizzo Talent, Kim held several notable positions:

1. Principal at Kirk Palmer Associates (February 2019 - January 2023)
2. Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Restoration Hardware (January 2016 - February 2019)
3. Senior Manager of Global Talent Acquisition for Brands Creative Teams at Levi Strauss & Co. (February 2011 - December 2015)
4. Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Bare Escentuals (February 2007 - December 2010)
5. Senior Recruiter at Gap Inc. (October 2002 - February 2007)1

Kim's expertise lies in leading full lifecycle recruiting strategies, managing candidate relationships, and partnering with senior leadership to develop talent acquisition strategies. She has experience recruiting for various high-level positions, including CEO, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and other executive roles.1

Kim holds a BA in Spanish from Arizona State University.1 Her approach to executive search emphasizes understanding client culture, asking the right questions, and ensuring positive outcomes for both clients and candidates.2