About Us
GTM Talent, LLC is a talent search firm that specializes in recruiting for go-to-market (GTM) positions, including sales, business development, and marketing for startups and SMBs, and executive roles in non-profit organizations (NPO).
Our mission is to help clients hire top talent while reducing costs by minimizing bad hires and time to hire.
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are pillars of organizational excellence and innovation. Our commitment to DEI is reflected in our approach to executive search, where we actively seek out and champion diverse talent to lead today’s dynamic and evolving organizations.
Managing Director
Chris has cultivated a broad and trusted network of professionals in sales, sales leadership, and marketing leadership. This expansive network allows him to access a diverse pool of top-tier talent, ensuring a precise match for your organization's unique requirements.
As a member of the initial (pre IPO) B2B GTM team at LinkedIn, Chris played a pivotal role in the company's remarkable revenue growth from $75M to $2B+and contributed to the development of the commercial model and training programs for the initial LinkedIn Recruiter platform.
Serving as a trusted partner to LinkedIn's largest clients, Chris gained invaluable insights into recruiting and talent acquisition processes from HR and TA leaders at companies such as Dell, Schneider Electric, and Workday.
While at LinkedIn, Chris served as Board member for the company’s nonprofit arm, LinkedIn for Good.
In his personal time, Chris has served on numerous non-profit organizations (NPO) Boards and Chambers of Commerce orgs. such as Make-A-Wish, ACS, MLS Society and the British American Business Council.
Motivated by an authentic desire to create a lasting impact, Chris is dedicated to helping organizations discover the right talent fit while assisting candidates in realizing their career goals by connecting them with their dream jobs.
Chris holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, and an BA from the University of Michigan.
Chris Kelleher is the Managing Director of GTM Talent LLC. With decades of invaluable experience in sales, business development, sales leadership at companies like LinkedIn, BT, and health-tech startups.
Chris has amassed a wealth of knowledge through his role in scaling GTM organizations and recruiting hundreds of top-tier GTM professionals in the US and EMEA. His specialty lies in precise identification, rigorous vetting, and strategic recruitment of the very best.