From redefining search models to reshaping how organizations approach leadership hiring, CEO Kathleen Duffy has built a career on doing things differently. That work has once again been recognized in AzBusiness Leaders’ 2026 edition, where she was named one of just four executive recruiting professionals statewide.
For more than three decades, Kathleen has helped organizations uncover passive talent through the firm’s proprietary Duffy Recruitment Research™ approach, providing unparalleled visibility into the labor market as companies navigate shrinking talent pools and rapidly evolving skill demands.
AzBusiness Leaders recognizes 500 trailblazers across Arizona who are driving meaningful change within their industries. Honorees are selected from thousands of nominations and editorial board recommendations for their influence on the state’s economic direction and growth.
“Executive recruitment creates the most value when it gives organizations clarity about the talent landscape they’re navigating,” Kathleen said. “To be recognized again for that belief means a great deal to me, because it reflects decades spent building a team and an approach grounded in rigorous research, transparency, and true partnership, all in service of helping people and organizations thrive.”
Read more about Kathleen and the other AzBusiness Leaders.
