Onward Search Announces Kim Shatzer as Its New President
Expanded role includes leading Onward Search’s growth strategy and enhancing the end-to-end client and candidate experience.
Onward Search, a specialized staffing and talent solutions provider, today announced the promotion of Kim Shatzer to President. In her new role, Shatzer will lead Onward Search’s growth and revenue strategy as well as all aspects of client- and candidate-facing teams, including sales, delivery, and account management.
Over her 13 years at Onward Search, Shatzer has built a strong track record helping clients build the teams they need to move their businesses forward. Most recently serving as Senior Vice President, she has held multiple leadership roles across the company, spanning sales, delivery, and learning and development. An expert in creative, marketing, digital, technology, and gaming talent, she has spent her career helping Fortune 1000 and enterprise organizations address a wide range of workforce needs.
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In 2023, she was recognized on Staffing Industry Analysts’ Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list for her leadership, innovation, and influence in the field. Across the industry, Shatzer is well-known for pairing people-first leadership with an accountability-driven culture.
“As AI changes how companies hire and how people build careers, Kim is the right leader to help our clients and candidates navigate the shift,” stated Ken Clark, CEO of Onward Group Holdings. “Kim is an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, creating value for our clients, and helping candidates build sustainable careers.”
“I’m honored to step into the role of President and lead a team I’ve worked closely with for many years,” said Shatzer. “Throughout my time at Onward Search, we’ve always prided ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and empowering our talent to achieve their professional goals. I’m excited to build on that foundation for the companies and candidates we serve.”
Shatzer’s promotion comes at an exciting time for Onward Search. Over the past year, the company evolved its comprehensive suite of AI Enablement Solutions, expanded its talent offerings to include Manufacturing and Engineering, and earned ClearlyRated’s 2026 Best of Staffing Awards for both client and talent satisfaction.
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