Kate Thorneloe is a Partner in the Financial Services and FinTech practices at Calibre One. She has over 20 years of experience with 14 years focused on executive search and corporate human resources for domestic and international financial services firms. Her clients have included leading investment banking, private equity, private credit, corporate and commercial lenders, real estate asset managers, foundations and family offices, as well as retail and UHNW wealth managers. She has placed senior leaders within all asset classes, client coverage, investment, business development, and corporate functions such as risk and financial officers.
Before returning to her roots in executive search, Kate led global talent acquisition teams for Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Ares Management and BNY Mellon. She is a seasoned talent executive who thrives in identifying top talent, developing integration and succession planning strategies, and cultivating the next generation of leadership.
Prior to entering executive search in 2010, her early career focused on the intersection between capital markets and sustainability. She was a member of the special situations team at Citigroup where she evaluated mezzanine and PE investments in infrastructure projects in emerging markets, and managed environmental grant portfolios for the Hewlett Foundation and Robertson Foundation.
Kate earned her MBA from UCLA-Anderson and her BA from UVA.