Kirk Palmer Associates
Staffing and RecruitingNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Kirk Palmer Associates is a staffing and recruiting firm that operates as a global executive search partner focused on consumer commerce brands. Founded in 1987 and based in New York City, the firm concentrates on identifying senior leaders across sectors such as retail, fashion, beauty, and e‑commerce, with emphasis on roles in merchandising, product development, marketing, digital, human resources, and operations. Its client base includes emerging disruptors as well as established organizations, and it emphasizes high-touch service and deep relationships within retail and luxury talent communities to deliver highly matched, leadership-level candidates. The company offers services spanning executive search, leadership assessment, 360° referencing, candidate onboarding, and pre-acquisition management assessment, serving areas including fashion, beauty, wellness, home, lifestyle, e‑commerce, and related hospitality and foodservice segments. A recent development noted is the appointment of a new CEO, reflecting ongoing leadership evolution while the founder remains actively engaged as strategic advisor and executive chairman.