MEET DRIVE TALENT


A boutique executive search partner for CFO and best-in-class Finance team placement within growth-focused businesses that value people as much as performance.

LEADERS WHO FIT.
PARTNERSHIPS THAT LAST.

Drive Talent is a boutique executive recruiting firm that delivers high-touch, relationship-driven search for placement of CFO's and Finance teams within small to mid-sized businesses.

With Drive Talent, hiring becomes a strategic inflection point—fueling growth, loyalty, and lasting alignment between people and business goals.

THE DRIVE TALENT DIFFERENCE

We go beyond resumes and algorithms to uncover the stories that shape exceptional leadership – ensuring every placement is purposeful, long-lasting, and aligned.

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RETAINED EXECUTIVE SEARCH

We operate under a retained search model—but with a flexible, modern structure that blends the rigor of traditional search with milestone-based accountability. This performance-driven approach creates alignment and momentum from day one.

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02.

FRACTIONAL SEARCH

Plug in short and long term Finance resources who act as an embedded partner to amp up the financial capabilities of your organization.

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03.

TREASR.AI

Our proprietary tool adds a new layer of insight to executive search—uncovering what drives candidates, what aligns with your culture, and how to make confident, high-impact hires.

OUR AREAS OF RECRUITING EXPERTISE

CFO

EVP of Finance

SVP of Finance

VP of Finance

Director of FP&A

Global Controller

Controller

Associate Controller

Talent/HR Professionals - All Levels

Marketing Professionals - All Levels

BD/Sales Professionals - All Levels

CORE VALUES


SERVICE

We are relentless in delivering an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates.


INTEGRITY

We are transparent, ethical, and uncompromising in our standards.


TEAMWORK

We work collaboratively, both internally and with our clients, to achieve the right outcome.


RESPECT

We have a genuine investment in supporting the long-term success of every candidate and client.

DRIVE C-SUITE TALENT

Too often, recruiting becomes a race to fill roles, not a process rooted in trust, alignment, and long-term success.

Over the years, we’ve worked with founders and companies navigating real complexity—growth, pivots, culture shifts—and we’ve seen what actually makes the difference: people who fit.

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Putting the Human Back In Recruiting

We connect companies and talent through mutual storytelling.

Our unique stories are being lost in exchange for efficiency, and Drive Talent’s recruitment process is grounded in aligning a company’s purpose, rituals & behaviors with the strengths and interests of prospective candidates.

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Focused on A Talent Sitting in the B Pile

We do not use job postings and target passive talent through our deep domestic & international network.

Our areas of recruiting expertise:

CEO, CFO, CMO, COO, CPO/CHRO

Talent/HR Professionals - all levels

Marketing Professionals - all levels

BD/Sales Professionals - all levels

 
 

Driven by integrity and respect

We work under a set of core values which include:

 
 
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Service

We work to bring value to the table in the form of repeatable solutions, and thorough assessment and confirmation of your needs.

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Integrity

Our relationships are built on strong, trust-based foundations, including open and honest communication.

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Teamwork

Every interaction begins and ends with open collaboration—we not only partner internally toward your benefit but are unconditionally an extension of your team.

Respect

Our culture is inclusive, trust-based, and respectful, and work to encourage and evoke this philosophy for our candidates and within our clients.

 
 

MEET OUR TEAM

Kimley Cox

Founder & CEO

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David Benton

Managing Director

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Kaleigh Locketti

Senior Recruiting Consultant

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Merlijn Mazairac

European Lead & Key Advisor

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Who works with us?

Our clients include companies across industries and at all stages of growth. We provide particular impact to those experiencing aggressive growth or a transformation within leadership. We work with talent at the Executive level as well as individuals within the Tech, Sales and Marketing functions. Notably, we have successfully completed executive-level searches for Private Equity clients and placements within their portfolio post investment.

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Drive C-Suite talent

Whether you are seeking C-Suite talent or looking to fill roles within Tech, Sales or Marketing, we’ve got your back. Reach out today to explore a partnership with Drive Talent!

CONTACT US

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Where to find us?

Kimley Cox
CEO & Founder
312-965-7572
kcox@drivetalent.co