Carl Kutsmode

kutsmodec@talentrise.com

+1 312 878 4136

20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606

TalentRise

Austin, Buffalo, Chicago

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“If you want different results, you need to do something different…and always think outside the box.”

English

Carl Kutsmode is an Executive Talent Advisor and Affiliate Partner at TalentRise, with over 25 years of experience connecting employers with senior executive talent (Director to C-Level) to drive intentional business and career growth.

Prior to joining TalentRise, Carl had previously founded Tiburon Group in 1996, which was sold to private equity-backed HR consultancy, Capital H Group in 2004 where he led the firm’s executive search, recruitment outsourcing (RPO), and talent consulting practices. Carl is a graduate of Loyola University with a B.S. degree in Organizational Psychology. He is a passionate writer, speaker, and expert panel facilitator at industry events, trade shows, and corporate meetings. Carl’s thought leadership focuses on topics relevant to improving business performance and candidate experience through talent, data and analytics, and technology innovation.

In his off hours, Carl is passionate about helping underrepresented talent communities to connect more effectively with employers extends to his volunteer, committee, and advisory board work with Pride Industries, Upwardly Global,  ATAP Global, HRMAC, Chicago SHRM, STAR Chicago, and APL NextEd.

Languages: English

Publications

Case Studies
21 January, 2025
Finding the Perfect Fit: Successful Search for a Managing Director
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Case Studies
05 October, 2023
Executive Search for a Rapidly Growing SaaS Software Business
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Case Studies
22 May, 2023
Driving Organizational Restructuring Through Coaching
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