Edward Kessler founded Kessler in 2003 with the intent of building a search practice that engages fully with each mandate from brief through to placement. He leads every retained search Kessler accepts, with particular focus on technology and financial services leadership.
Edward studied at the London School of Economics and Harvard Business School, and worked for two leading international search firms before establishing his own practice. His personal portfolio includes CEO, board, and C-suite appointments for venture-backed and enterprise clients across the US and UK.
- 23+ years in executive search across technology and financial services leadership.
- Founded Kessler in 2003 with a focus on long-form, considered retained search.
- Regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and the Financial Times, and a guest lecturer at the London Business School.
- Member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC).
- Past judge of the Recruiter Awards and the TIARA Talent Acquisition Awards.
- Member of the Institute of Directors and the Executive Grapevine network.
