Careertopia Appoints Kim Falk as Chief Development Officer To Address Surge in Franchise Executive Demand
August 27, 2024 // Franchising.com // Careertopia, a premier executive search firm specializing in the franchise sector, proudly announces the appointment of Kim Falk as Chief Development Officer. With nearly 20 years of franchising expertise, Kim will spearhead efforts to connect top-tier talent with high-level positions in the franchise industry.
Kim’s role will focus on identifying and recruiting executives for key positions, including CEO, franchise development roles, operations leaders, brand leaders, and CMOs. “We’re seeing significant shifts in brand leadership,” Falk notes. “Many brands are restructuring their teams, seeking versatile talent that can take on broader roles.”
Before joining Careertopia, Falk served as Vice President of Development at Beans & Brews, where she established a franchise department, developed robust processes (what are robust processes?), and supported franchise growth beyond its home state of Utah. She wore many hats during her tenure, including real estate management, compliance, and supporting the CEO. Kim has a track record of success. Her extensive cross-functional experience and franchise ownership demonstrates her ability to excel in multiple roles and understand the talent needs in those positions.
“I’m excited to bring my extensive experience in franchise development, marketing, operations, training, and compliance to Careertopia,” Falk says. “I’m eager to help our clients find the right talent to drive their brand growth and navigate the evolving landscape of franchising.”
Scott Lehr, Careertopia Managing Partner and former Executive Vice President at the IFA, expressed enthusiasm about Falk’s appointment. “Kim’s deep industry knowledge and leadership experience make her an invaluable addition to our team. Her connections and expertise will significantly enhance our ability to deliver top talent to our clients.”
Falk is optimistic about the future, anticipating increased hiring as the economy stabilizes post-election. “As inflation settles and interest rates potentially decrease, we expect significant growth opportunities for brands. Companies must be prepared with the right leadership and teams to seize these opportunities. I’m here to ensure they find the perfect fit for every position.”
“Everyone here has phenomenal experience and knowledge, she says. “I am honored to be part of such an incredible group.”
In addition to this key appointment, Careertopia has expanded its services through a strategic partnership with tfconnect, a leading U.K.-based executive search firm for the events and exhibitions industry. This collaboration, led by tfconnect Chairman Trevor Foley and Managing Director Miranda Martin, will enhance Careertopia’s ability to recruit for roles across sales, marketing, operations, and more within the events sector.
Tom Portesy, Careertopia co-founder and former CEO of MFV Expositions, remarked, “We’ve been developing our Events Division for more than a year. Trevor and his team’s unparalleled reputation in the events industry is a tremendous asset.”
Trevor Foley added, “We’re excited about our partnership with Careertopia. Our joint efforts will bring much-needed recruitment solutions to the U.S. events market.”
About Careertopia
Founded in 2019 as GT&S, Careertopia was rebranded in late 2022 following the appointment of Sean Falk as President and COO. Co-founded by (Franchise Update Chairman Gary Gardner (since everyone else has been ID’d above), Tom Portesy, and Scott Lehr, Careertopia specializes in connecting top talent with franchise and industry-leading positions. To learn more about how Careertopia can assist with your executive search needs, visit www.careertopia.com or call 832-896-3479.
SOURCE Careertopia
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Contact:
Sean Falk, CFE
President & COO
Careertopia Executive Search
P: 313.399.4291
E: Sean@Careertopia.com
W: www.Careertopia.com
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