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Katie Brown

Katie Brown Executive Search Partner Candid Photo

Katie (she/her) is a partner in True’s People, Talent & Legal Practice where she connects top people leaders to organizations seeking talent for their people teams. 
She brings years of experience as a leader in people functions across tech, entertainment and media companies.

Prior to True, Katie was chief people officer for Funimation (nka Crunchyroll), responsible for building and leading all elements of the people function, including HR business partnership, talent acquisition, learning & development, people operations, diversity, equity & inclusion, internal communications and workplace experience.  Katie also held several roles at Hulu, spending the majority of her time in the HRBP function and as chief of staff to the chief people officer.

Katie’s expertise centers on influencing and guiding senior executives to leverage their teams strategically for true business impact. She has a personal passion for coaching others and building high performing leadership teams.

Snapshot

  • Graduated from the University of California, Davis
  • Former chief people officer with experience across tech, entertainment and media companies
  • Lives in Los Angeles and is happiest when spending time outside

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The Team

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

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