Lindsay Stevens

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Senior Partner at Kirk Palmer Associates

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Lindsay Stevens is a Senior Partner at Kirk Palmer Associates, specializing in executive placements for high-growth retail, fashion, and beauty brands. Drawing on over 15 years of marketing experience at companies like Apple and kate spade new york, she guides founders and investors on talent strategy. She earned her B. A. from the University of Utah.

Outside of her professional life, Lindsay is based in San Francisco and enjoys an active lifestyle. Her interests include golfing, running, and skiing. For quieter moments, she enjoys reading a book or solving puzzles, from crosswords to jigsaws.

Unique fact: Her background in marketing and brand storytelling for iconic brands like Apple gives her a distinct perspective in her executive search role.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

AI in Interviews
She has shared insights on how AI is increasingly becoming a key topic in the executive interview process for both candidates and hiring managers.
Retail Leadership
She has written about the key traits private equity firms seek in C-level retail executives to drive growth and maximize returns for portfolio brands.
Consumer Brand Scaling
Her work focuses on helping fast-growing consumer brands hire the leadership talent necessary to scale their business effectively.

Media Appearances

Lindsay has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2022
Senior Partner at Kirk Palmer Associates
7-2020 - 6-2022
Partner at Kirk Palmer Associates
3-2014 - 7-2020
Vice President at Kirk Palmer Associates
4-2013 - 3-2014
Consultant at Brand and Marketing Strategy
1-2011 - 4-2013
Senior Director of Marketing at C. Wonder

Education

1994 - 1998
Bachelor's of Arts from University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Lindsay

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lindsay is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lindsay

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lindsay move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Lindsay take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Lindsay

Personality Compatibility


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