“Stay humble, work hard, win together.“
Kerrin Kenney is a dynamic and results-driven talent acquisition executive who has spent over a decade shaping the growth trajectories of some of the most innovative, venture-backed, and high-growth software and technology companies across the globe. With deep roots in global recruiting leadership and a passion for building world-class go-to-market (GTM) and executive teams, Kerrin is widely recognized as a driving force behind recruitment strategies that scale companies to new heights.
Currently serving as a Senior Headhunter at Strive, Kerrin partners with venture capital-backed technology companies to identify and recruit elite talent for critical GTM functions. Her ability to understand organizational needs, match top-tier candidates to company culture and goals, and drive talent acquisition with precision makes her a trusted advisor in competitive hiring markets. She is also a contributing member of The Launch Collective, where she engages with peers and thought leaders in executive recruiting and startup ecosystem development.
Kerrin’s most transformative impact came during her four-year tenure at Dynatrace, where she played an integral role in growing the company to over $1 billion in revenue. Advancing from Sales Recruiter to Global Recruiting Manager for Sales, G&A, and Executive functions, she was entrusted with leading hiring strategy and operations across North America, Latin America, APAC, and EMEA. She managed the recruitment for inside and field sales, engineering, application security, and executive leadership roles, achieving 389 hires with a 95%+ acceptance rate. Her work directly supported Dynatrace’s C-suite, including the CEO, CHRO, CRO, CTO, and SVP General Counsel, reflecting her credibility and strategic influence at the highest levels of the organization.
Her leadership extended to developing a best-in-class headcount planning model with Finance and Operations, recognized company-wide and adopted globally. She established scalable recruiting infrastructure, including a global onboarding process, an employee referral program, and compliance measures across diverse geographies. Her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) also drove meaningful outcomes—helping grow female and underrepresented minority representation to 26% globally and in the U.S., respectively.
At Bottomline Technologies, where she served as a Senior Recruiter, Kerrin continued to bring her refined recruitment skills to bear, optimizing candidate pipelines and fostering executive alignment in a fast-paced environment. Her earlier career includes high-performance roles at Treeline, where she was named “Recruiter of the Year” and broke revenue records, and at Randstad, where she honed foundational skills in staffing and candidate relationship management.
Kerrin holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Psychology from Bryant University. Her background in both disciplines informs her strategic mindset and empathetic approach to leadership and mentorship. Over the years, she has also held key positions at organizations like Schneider Electric and FGX International, offering her a broad understanding of operational excellence and organizational dynamics beyond the recruiting space.
A Boston-area native, Kerrin’s career reflects a blend of operational rigor, cross-cultural fluency, and an unwavering commitment to helping companies succeed by hiring and empowering exceptional people. Her trajectory is a testament to how thoughtful talent acquisition can drive not just growth, but transformation.
Character
Kerrin Kenney demonstrates integrity, perseverance, and empathy in every facet of her work, consistently showing dedication to mentoring teams, navigating organizational change, and fostering inclusive hiring practices that elevate company culture.
Knowledge
With deep expertise in global talent acquisition, executive recruitment, and sales hiring strategy, Kerrin brings a refined understanding of organizational dynamics, recruitment technology, and cross-functional collaboration to every engagement.
Strategic
Kerrin excels at aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives, having led high-impact headcount planning and DE&I initiatives that supported billion-dollar growth and global scalability across dynamic, VC-backed and enterprise environments.
Communication
Known for her clear, confident, and collaborative communication style, Kerrin engages effectively with executives, hiring managers, and global teams to drive alignment, streamline processes, and inspire high performance throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
