Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor

Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor

Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Artico Search, a global executive search firm that matches top talent with venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly-traded companies.13 She is a highly experienced executive recruiter with a strong background in venture capital and private equity.13

Key Facts about Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor:

• Co-Founded Artico Search in August 2021 to deliver top talent to build, scale and protect businesses1
• Serves as a Limited Partner for several venture capital firms including B Capital Group, Next Coast Ventures, Footwork, and Scribble Ventures1
• Previously led the venture capital and private equity practices at executive search firms like The Caldwell Partners, Heidrick & Struggles, and Highland Partners1
• Passionate about diversity and inclusion across investor and operating roles34
• Sits on the Board of The Posse Foundation, an organization that identifies and supports public high school students with extraordinary leadership potential2
• Frequently speaks on topics like positioning yourself for a Chief Product Officer role and the importance of technical expertise and commercial acumen for product leaders256

Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor is considered one of the top executive recruiters for Chief Product Officers and VPs of Product.5 She has deep expertise across consumer, fintech, security, SaaS and other transformative technologies.3 With over 75 CEO searches under her belt, she is a trusted partner for venture capital and growth equity firms and their portfolio companies.3