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Kathleen Fehling

President & Founder

Kathleen Fehling, KFA Search
Contact:
kathleen@KFAsearch.com
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With more than 15 years of success as an executive search consultant and 25 years as an operating executive in the life sciences, Kathy Fehling understands how critical it is for her clients to find the right executives. She truly believes that people define companies.

Kathy’s expertise is based on direct and in-depth knowledge of the life sciences industry and an unswerving commitment to finding the perfect fit for KFA’s clients. Her extensive operating experience includes serving as the Chief Operating Officer of a subsidiary of PSS World Medical, a Fortune 500 Company, which grew during her time there from $75 million to $750 million while completing 46 acquisitions.

Previously, Kathy served as Vice President of Marketing for the Americas and Vice President of Service for the large diagnostic imaging company formerly known as Picker International. She began her career with American Hospital Supply Corporation after earning a pre-medical degree from Michigan State University, where she graduated as one of the Top 25 Outstanding Seniors.

Also a writer and speaker on board selection, Kathy is a member of the Women Business Leaders in the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation (WBL) and is active in Rotary International. She is a member of the Wolfson Children’s Hospital Dream Coat Society and a former member of the boards of the American Lung Association and the MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation.

Kathy and her husband reside in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

About

A boutique firm solely serving the life sciences industry, KFA Search accepts only a select number of search engagements at the Vice President level and above, enabling meticulous focus and effort for every client assignment at each step in the search process.

Testimonials

“I have .. used the largest search firms in the country and have not found them to be as connected, thoughtful or resourceful.”

Ron LabrumOperating Partner, Linden Capital Partners

“When I think of KFA search, what jumps to mind [is] candidates who exceed expectations.”

John Miclot, Chairman & CEOLinguaflex, Inc.

“What makes [the KFA] team stand out is their commitment to getting the very best fit for everyone involved. It’s more than a transaction to them.”

Jim Hinrichs, Former CFOAlere, Inc. and Carefusion, Inc.

“KFA completed the search in a timely manner and provided a good value for our investment. I was happy with the process, the experience and the result.”

Pierre Frechette
Pierre Frechette, Senior Operating PartnerRoundTable Partners

“Our engagement with KFA Search was by far the most thorough, effective search process I’ve experienced with any recruiting firm.”

Brad-Lee
Brad Lee, CEOBreg, Inc.

“From … initial consultation to candidate selection, offer and closure, the search was completed in 90 days and with extensive detail at every step.”

Jane Kiernan, Former CEOSalter Labs, Inc.

“In over 25 years of working with professional recruiters, I have never experienced a search that was concluded so quickly.”

Patricia Scheller
Pat SchellerCEO, Universal Men’s Clinic

“KFA Search quickly gained an understanding of our business needs, embraced our culture, and shared our commitment to always finding the highest quality executives.”

Rich Mott, Chairman/Board MemberRelievant MedSystems, CeQur Corp, Conventus Orthopedics, Treace Medical

“The candidates they present are exceptional and meet even our most highly-specialized requirements.”

Patty Christian
Patty Christian, Former Corporate VP Regulatory AffairsC.R. Bard, Inc.

“KFA’s network is extensive, their research was exceptional, and the level of communication was just right.”

David Wellis, Ph.D.
David Wellis, Ph.D., CEOSan Diego Blood Bank

Contact

KFA Search has offices in
Jacksonville, FL & San Francisco.

Toll Free: 
877-280-0030
Fax: 904-246-5613

Email: info@kfasearch.com

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