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Kelsey Bibbs

Based in San Diego, Kelsey is a principal in True’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practices. She has more than a decade of experience in executive recruitment and talent development.

Prior to joining True, Kelsey spent 5 years with global executive recruiting firms, where she specialized in life sciences and also worked closely with diagnostics, technology, and other VC and PE-backed companies.

Previously, she led advisor relations for the GLG Institute, a global executive development community created by and for senior leaders in healthcare. She recruited and oversaw the strategic relationships with a community of 450 C-suite executives, former government officials and thought leaders. Additionally, she led advisor retention initiatives, created content and programming, and drove enterprise sales.

Kelsey earned a B.A. in Criminology, Law and Society from the University of California, Irvine.

Snapshot

  • Welcomed her first child in 2024
  • San Diego native who spent the last ~15 years in DC, Boston, New York and Dallas
  • Got married on a putting green and has a beloved dog named Ryder Pup (named after the Ryder Cup)
  • Travel enthusiast and fan of big / bold flavors and new experiences

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The Team

  • Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Josh Withers Founder & GM, Platform and North America Search Operations San Francisco
  • Kate Vanek Global Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer London
  • Sam McGrath GM, EMEA & APAC London
  • Lucinda Duncalfe EVP, True Technologies & GM, Thrive, AboveBoard & Jopwell New York

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