Brian Busse

Kirk Palmer Associates is a global executive search partner to the world’s leading consumer commerce brands. Founded in 1987, we’ve placed thousands of leaders in companies spanning every channel and category of the industry. From emerging disruptors to legacy organizations, our clients retain us for our high-touch service, our track record of success, and the quality of our relationships within retail, eCommerce, fashion, luxury, beauty, home, lifestyle and private equity talent communities. The reputation we’ve built over decades in the industry allows us to bring precisely matched, ‘ungettable’ talent to the table. We’re fanatical about finding the right fit. -- SERVICES: Executive Search, Leadership Assessment, 360° Referencing, Candidate Onboarding and Pre-Acquisition Management Assessment RETAIL CATEGORIES: Fashion, Apparel, Beauty, Wellness, Lifestyle, Home, Active/Outdoors, eCommerce, Fitness, Restaurants, Hospitality FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE: Board, CEO, President, C-Suite and Direct Reports in: - Merchandising & Product Development - Marketing & Analytics - Digital & E-Commerce - Human Resources - Retail/Stores - Operations/Supply Chain - Finance & Strategy - Planning, Allocation & Inventory Management - Sales