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Claire Kennedy

Claire Kennedy, Executive Search, Principal.

Claire is a principal in True’s Go-to-Market practice, where she helps high-growth companies build world-class leadership teams.

Before joining True, she served as VP of people at Axios, as well as at two venture-backed startups: Axios HQ (HR tech) and Unit (fintech). Across these roles, she built and led people functions through rapid growth and organizational change.

Now in executive search, Claire focuses on the work she’s always loved most—advising founders on talent strategy, supporting CPOs and connecting exceptional leaders with meaningful opportunities.

Snapshot

  • Louisiana native and proud alum of Tulane University
  • Spent 11 years in Washington DC before moving to NYC

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The Team

  • Brad Stadler, Executive Search, CEO, Founder.
    Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Philadelphia (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione, Executive Search, CEO, Founder.
    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, COO.
    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

The Future of Executive Talent