About Kimberly Bishop

Founder and CEO of the career management and leadership services company that bears her name, Kimberly Bishop is in the business of helping organizations and boards with talent - and helping people find jobs and manage their careers. Kim, who herself made a career change and was profiled by The New York Times on that subject, is perfectly suited to help others make a transition regardless of where they are in their careers, their industry, location or culture. Her down-to-earth manner, reputation, and proven track record have made her the go-to 'talent solutions' person for boards, CEOs and business leaders.

Previously, Kimberly served as Vice Chair and Board Director of Slayton Search Partners/Boardroom Consultants. Prior to that, she was Managing Director at Korn/Ferry International. In her roles, she specializes in the recruitment, assessment, and selection of senior executives and board directors for public, private and non-profit organizations globally. Also, she was Executive Vice President at First Data Corporation, where she rose from an entry level position to become the youngest person to serve on the company's leadership team, overseeing its $2 billion card division and 8,000 employees.

Kim appears regularly on CNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, Fox Business, WABC and NY1 News. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Post, Crains, Money, Fast Company, American Banker, MSN.com and Pink Magazine. Kim has been a guest on NPR.

A sought after speaker, Kimberly has appeared before prominent national and international groups. These include Execunet, The Conference Board, Kennedy Information Conference, Women as Global Leaders Conference in Dubai, Guru Nation, Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), OnBoard BootCamp, Women for Hire, and Women's President Organization (WPO).

Kim serves on numerous community, philanthropic, and business boards. She is a director of FDNY (NYC Fire Department) Foundation, The Committee of 200 (C200), and the Advisory Board of Judlau Contracting, Inc. Kim is a past director of ACCION USA, Wells Fargo Merchant Services, the American Bankers Association of Management, Harvard University's Leadership Board at the Kennedy School of Government, FWA (Financial Women's Association), the Advisory Board of the Center for Women's Business Research, The Bottomless Closet, Opera Omaha and Encompass new Opera Theatre.

Kim has received the Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction Award and was honored by the New York Women's Agenda with a STAR Award for her contributions to women and children. She is also a member of the International Women's Forum, Women's Corporate Directors and the Belizean Grove.

Kim received a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communications and a Master of Arts in Leadership, both from Bellevue University.

	Blog Products Services About Kimberly Contact Home Free Job Search Tips About Kimberly Bishop Founder and CEO of the career management and leadership services company that bears her name, Kimberly Bishop is in the business of helping organizations and boards with talent - and helping people find jobs and manage their careers. Kim, who herself made a career change and was profiled by The New York Times on that subject, is perfectly suited to help others make a transition regardless of where they are in their careers, their industry, location or culture. Her down-to-earth manner, reputation, and proven track record have made her the go-to 'talent solutions' person for boards, CEOs and business leaders. Previously, Kimberly served as Vice Chair and Board Director of Slayton Search Partners/Boardroom Consultants. Prior to that, she was Managing Director at Korn/Ferry International. In her roles, she specializes in the recruitment, assessment, and selection of senior executives and board directors for public, private and non-profit organizations globally. Also, she was Executive Vice President at First Data Corporation, where she rose from an entry level position to become the youngest person to serve on the company's leadership team, overseeing its $2 billion card division and 8,000 employees. Kim appears regularly on CNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, Fox Business, WABC and NY1 News. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Post, Crains, Money, Fast Company, American Banker, MSN.com and Pink Magazine. Kim has been a guest on NPR. A sought after speaker, Kimberly has appeared before prominent national and international groups. These include Execunet, The Conference Board, Kennedy Information Conference, Women as Global Leaders Conference in Dubai, Guru Nation, Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), OnBoard BootCamp, Women for Hire, and Women's President Organization (WPO). Kim serves on numerous community, philanthropic, and business boards. She is a director of FDNY (NYC Fire Department) Foundation, The Committee of 200 (C200), and the Advisory Board of Judlau Contracting, Inc. Kim is a past director of ACCION USA, Wells Fargo Merchant Services, the American Bankers Association of Management, Harvard University's Leadership Board at the Kennedy School of Government, FWA (Financial Women's Association), the Advisory Board of the Center for Women's Business Research, The Bottomless Closet, Opera Omaha and Encompass new Opera Theatre. Kim has received the Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction Award and was honored by the New York Women's Agenda with a STAR Award for her contributions to women and children. She is also a member of the International Women's Forum, Women's Corporate Directors and the Belizean Grove. Kim received a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communications and a Master of Arts in Leadership, both from Bellevue University.
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