Katharine Carpenter
About Katharine Carpenter
Katharine Carpenter is an Associate at SPMB Executive Search, where she specializes in placing senior go-to-market leaders in VC-backed enterprise SaaS companies. She has a background in human resources and research, with previous roles in various organizations including Aflac and the University of Michigan.
Current Role at SPMB Executive Search
Katharine Carpenter serves as an Associate at SPMB Executive Search, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Denver, Colorado, she focuses on developing key search documentation, including position descriptions, candidate assessments, and reference reports. In her current role, she collaborates with Project Leads to execute search strategies and provides informed perspectives on candidates. Her responsibilities also include ensuring the accurate data capture of candidates, clients, and search records within SPMB's databases.
Previous Experience in Executive Search
Before her current role, Katharine Carpenter worked at SPMB Executive Search as a Senior Analyst from 2022 to 2023 and as an Analyst from 2021 to 2022. During her time in these positions, she specialized in placing senior go-to-market (GTM) leaders in venture capital-backed enterprise SaaS companies. Her experience in executive search has equipped her with the skills necessary to mentor and coach Analysts in research efforts and strategy development.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Katharine Carpenter's early career includes various internships and roles that contributed to her professional development. She served as an HR Recruiting Intern at Aflac in 2021 for three months and worked as an Intern at The Cable Center in 2018 for three months. Additionally, she held a position as a Program Assistant at the University of Michigan's English Learning Institute in 2019 for four months. These experiences provided her with foundational skills in recruitment and program support.
Educational Background
Katharine Carpenter earned her Bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from the University of Michigan, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. Her education has provided her with a strong understanding of global dynamics, which she applies in her current role in executive search. While at the University of Michigan, she also worked as a Tour Guide from 2019 to 2021, enhancing her communication and presentation skills.