Connecting Exceptional Leaders to Thriving Companies
We are a trusted partner in executive search and talent acquisition.
Connecting Exceptional Leaders to Thriving Companies
We are a trusted partner in executive search and talent acquisition.
Executive Search Consulting Services
Welcome to Probe Partners Group, where we specialize in finding the best executive talent for your organization. Our experienced consultants use a thorough and personalized approach to ensure the perfect fit for your team.
Contact us today to learn more.
We Cover the Entire Talent Journey
Executive Search
We identify great leaders for our clients, their team and culture.
Professional Search
We find and assess professionals in middle and upper management – for single or multiple roles. Professionals with the right skill set and mindset to fit culture today and evolve tomorrow.
Onboarding
We work with our clients to understand the goals and develop a milestone-based Success Plan to drive progress.
Change Management
We empower our clients with the capabilities to successes at change.
Organization Design
•We connect work and talent though career pathing solutions. You need the right people in the right roles, doing the right work.
Board Advisory
•Access our strategic toolkit for HR leaders to drive organizational and career growth. Take the next step in your journey to the boardroom with our program for HR leaders.
Organization and Individual Assessments
•We assess our client's organization's total talent composition, so they can create the appropriate organizational strategy and design to reach their goals.
Fractional CHRO
•An HR professional provides direct, part-time support to our clients.
Our Process
We use a comprehensive approach to executive search, starting with a thorough understanding of your company's needs and culture, and ending with a successful placement.
We help organizations make better talent decisions through rigorous analysis of business needs and assessment of talent. We partner with clients to create a deep understanding the skills and experiences leaders need to meet their future goals, develop an objective method to know how talent stacks up, and deliver impactful plans to close gaps.
We have an advisory board that assesses candidates and offers an inside perspective based on their experience in the role being sought. Members of the board have either held the position at some point in their careers, led teams with similar responsibilities, or worked closely with such teams during their careers. Their assessments provide our clients with a unique perspective to consider before making a hiring decision.
Our Team
Our team is made up of experienced executive consultants who have a deep understanding of the industries we serve and a track record of success.
We know people and we get people, so no matter what industry you represent, we’ve got your solutions covered. We possess the unique set of skills and expertise necessary to help you release the power of your organization and drive superior performance.
Camilo Zarta | CEO & Founder
Camilo is the CEO and founder of Probe Partners Group. He has more than 15 years of experience as a search and talent executive with both retained executive search firms and consumer companies.
He recruits senior level business executives across all sectors of the consumer ecosystem including Consumer Products, Nonprofit, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Retail, Gaming, Technology, Apparel, Luxury, Toy, Sports, Travel, Banking, Hospitality, and Leisure.
He has led Human Capital initiatives across a global footprint and has completed hundreds of executive-level searches, predominantly with Consumer clients.
Prior to founding Probe Partners Group, Camilo was an Executive Recruiter at Korn Ferry’s Executive Search and Board consulting practice for the Consumer Goods and Services sector, where he successfully completed for high profile executive and C-Suite searches for clients of all sizes, from the Fortune 10 to venture-capital and private equity-backed companies.
Before joining Korn Ferry, Camilo was an executive recruiter and a client manager at De Forest Search. He focused on sourcing and placing qualified and accomplished candidates for leading organizations within the consumer ecosystem and beyond. He also led the firm’s multicultural division launched to facilitate the seismic demographic shift in the U.S.
Camilo also brings over a decade of direct work experience in the Non-Profit and Hospitality sectors before serving as an executive recruiter and leadership advisor.
Kim Congdon P³ People & Strategic Business Consultant
Kim Congdon is a seasoned consultant at the strategic nexus of People, Performance, and Profit. Her extensive background spans tech start-ups, midmarket companies, and Fortune 100 corporations, where she has honed a unique blend of innovation and practical insights.
Expertise in HR Leadership
Kim's career in Human Resources is marked by a steadfast pursuit of excellence. She has dedicated herself to aligning organizational culture with strategic business goals, guided by her P³ philosophy: prioritize people and performance, and profits will ensue.
Diverse Industry Background
Kim brings a versatile skill set across various sectors, including media, entertainment, consumer products, and financial services. Her contributions have impacted major brands like Sony Pictures, Time Warner Cable, and Herbalife.
Strategic Partner for Organizations and Individuals
A Catalyst for Organizational Change
Kim is known for her strategic acumen and empathetic leadership, steering companies through significant changes such as mergers, acquisitions, and cultural transformations, ensuring that change is not just managed but harnessed for lasting success.
Trusted Advisor for Personal Growth
Professionals seeking career growth receive personalized advice from Kim. She assists in maneuvering through complex workplace situations, enhancing leadership skills, and realizing career goals with confidence.
Excellence in Executive Coaching and Team Leadership
Kim's executive coaching is designed to cultivate leadership and strategic thinking among senior leaders. As a team leader and coach, she promotes collaboration and inspires teams to reach their full potential, contributing to individual and organizational triumphs.
Connect with Kim Congdon
For those looking to gain a competitive advantage through people-centric strategies or seeking personal professional development, Kim is ready to support their path to success.
Karren Fink, Career Transition Coach and Human Resources Consultant
Karren brings over three decades of human resources leadership experience across a range of industries, including digital media, technology, real estate, financial services, electric vehicle charging, and consumer products. She specializes in strategic planning, organizational development, employee relations, benefits, compensation, career transitions, coaching, training, and talent management. Karren has successfully guided numerous organizations through significant transformations, aligning HR functions with business objectives to drive growth and profitability.
Prior to her current role at Probe Partners Group, Karren was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at EVgo, an electric vehicle charging company, where she developed talent management strategies and compensation and benefits programs to support the company’s strategic goals. Prior to EVgo, she served as Managing Director and Global Head of Human Resources at Colony Capital, Inc. (Digital Bridge), a global digital REIT and investment management firm. There, she led major initiatives, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, and managed HR operations during mergers and acquisitions. Karren’s career began at General Mills, Inc., where she held various HR roles, focusing on labor relations, recruiting, and organizational development, laying the foundation for her success in senior HR roles.
Karren’s experience and strategic approach to human resources and career transition coaching make her a valuable resource at Probe Partners Group, where she drives excellence and innovation in HR practices and career transition coaching. Leverage her extensive expertise and strategic insights to transform your own career and/or your organization's human resources approach and achieve your business objectives.
Our Mission
At Probe Partners Group, we are committed to helping businesses find and develop the best talent through our executive services. We strive to provide personalized and efficient solutions to our clients.