keely
kritz

I build teams, communities, and creative infrastructure.
Currently in London - from New York, Denver, and LA.

about

Keely Kritz is a talent strategist, nonprofit founder, and interdisciplinary artist based in London. She builds things from zero - organizations, teams, systems, communities - and has done it across three countries, from executive boardrooms to artist green rooms.

The throughline: bridging worlds that don't usually talk to each other. Corporate strategy and creative culture. Recruiting infrastructure and artistic community. The operational and the imaginative.

strategist builder founder connector producer creative writer artist
Keely Kritz
i connect people, build systems, and make creative things happen.

people & talent

Placed 35+ C-suite and VP-level leaders at True Search across consumer, tech, and creative industries. Then went in-house to build FINESSE's entire People function from scratch - hiring, compliance, entity setup, and culture across the US, UK, and China for a Series A fashion-tech startup.

talent strategy

the club creates

Founded a 501(c)(3) to help artists Make More. 200+ artists, 20+ multidisciplinary events, creative production, mentorship, and community programming across New York and London.

nonprofit founder

creative practice

15+ years in theatre - performance, writing, directing, and production. Casting and talent development at A+E Networks. Art direction and curation through The Club. A creative practice that feeds everything else.

interdisciplinary artist

experience
finesse
Senior People & Talent Lead
Series A • AI-Powered Fashion • LA → London
Built the entire People function from scratch for a Series A fashion-tech startup across the US, UK, and China. Set up international entities, led global hiring across every function from finance to fashion design, and created the company's employer brand, onboarding systems, and culture infrastructure. Promoted within 6 months.
the club creates
Founder & Board Chair
501(c)(3) Nonprofit • NYC • Expanding to London
Founded and built from zero - incorporation, governance, board recruitment, programming, and a growing community of 200+ artists. 20+ multidisciplinary events spanning creative production, mentorship, and community building across New York and London.
true search
Senior Associate, Executive Search
Agency Exec Search • NYC • VC-backed & Public Co Clients
35+ C-suite and VP-level placements across consumer, tech, and creative industries. Led a data project unlocking cross-geography search insights. Specialized in Product, Design, and Technology hires with compensation packages averaging $1M+.
a+e networks
Associate Casting Director
Entertainment • NYC • Pilot Production
Led recruiting and talent development for pilot production. Worked with client teams on series and narrative development, talent scouting, and market research at one of the largest entertainment networks in the US.
london /
new york /
los angeles /
paris

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