Tara Ryan

Placed as CMO
Former Saviynt, Coupa, Proofpoint, Zebra, and Netsuite CMO

“Like most C-suite executives, I often receive recruiting inquiries—and like most, I rarely respond unless I'm actively looking. Kate had reached out a few times over the years, and her message consistently stood out. As a former operator, she understands what CMOs do and what truly matters to us.

Her approach resonates on a completely different level. It’s not surprising that most of her candidates aren’t looking—because I wasn’t either. I loved my role and my team. But after one Zoom with Kate, I found myself genuinely excited about the opportunity. Her knowledge of the client—the culture, product, people, value proposition, and ROI—was unmatched. Her enthusiasm for Tanium’s CEO, Dan Streetman, and the market readiness was infectious.

Kate is a recruiter who pitches like a CEO. She’s transparent, thoughtful, and a trusted advisor throughout the process. I highly recommend her to any CEO hiring critical executive roles—her instincts are sharp, her integrity is unwavering, and she delivers results. I trust her completely, and will always turn to her for career advice and refer her to those I respect most.”