Kristin Speer is Managing Director of the Advance Technology Practice for Westwood & Wilshire in Redwood City, California, leading retained CXO, VP and board searches focused on placing executives who scale technology companies in Fintech, Healthtech, and SaaS B2B, B2B2C applications.

Prior to Westwood & Wilshire, Ms. Speer distinguished herself in Korn/Ferry International’s Global Technology Practice for six years and was promoted to Partner, followed by eight years as founder of Accelerated Search Partners. Before joining Korn Ferry, she co-founded and grew Claria Corporation, an innovative $10M staffing company for venture-backed startups.

Kristin earned a double major bachelor’s degree (B.A.S.) from Stanford University, was elected to the Stanford Cap & Gown Honorary Society. She is a board member of the HR Strategy Forum, and loves ballroom dancing.