Kate Gould

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DISC Type : ds

Director of Talent Acquisition at The Lede Company

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Kate Gould is the Director of Talent Acquisition at The Lede Company, with a background spanning over 17 years in advertising at agencies like Ogilvy and Havas. An Emory University graduate, she is a strategic partner skilled at matching individuals with impactful opportunities. Colleagues describe her as optimistic and cheerful.

Her passion for interacting with people is a cornerstone of her professional success. She is known for her contagious optimism and excels at working with diverse stakeholders, from creative talent to agency partners, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.

After a successful 17-year career in the advertising world, she made a strategic pivot into the PR and communications industry.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Strategic Planner

Risk-Accepting

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Talent Sourcing
As Director of Talent Acquisition at multiple top-tier agencies, she focuses on translating business needs into finding the right individuals for key roles.
PR & Communications
She recently moved into the PR industry to expand her skillset, drawn to work that sits at the intersection of culture and brand storytelling.
Creative Agency Culture
Having spent most of her career at creative agencies like Ogilvy and Havas, she values environments that positively impact clients and the world at large.

Media Appearances

Kate has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Director of Talent Acquisition at The Lede Company
1-2022 - 2-2025
Director of Talent Acquisition at Ogilvy
6-2021 - 1-2022
Director of Talent Acquisition at Havas
6-2019 - 6-2021
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at Havas
3-2015 - 5-2019
Talent Acquisition Manager at FCB New York

Education

2004 - 2008
BA from Emory University

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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kate

Personality Compatibility


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