Lee Kester

About Lee Kester

I’m the CEO & Founder of a consultative recruiting firm that specializes in executive search (C-Suite, President/GM, Sr. VP roles) and commercial expansions (5-50+ sales rep recruiting projects) for healthcare companies throughout the United States.Our team at Kester Search is passionate about the work we do and the role it plays in the “bigger picture”. On a personal note, I\'m a University of Georgia Alumni, passionate outdoorsman, avid sports fan, golfer, live music enthusiast, world traveler and father to three amazing children and husband to a dynamic and supportive wife.If you are a hiring manager, please feel free to reach out to me via a LinkedIn message, email, text, or a phone call so we can begin a dialogue about your hiring needs and whether our firm could help.

Experience

1. CEO & Founder

   Kester Search Group, LLC ®

   Apr 2013 — Present · Greenville, SC, US

   Kester Search Group exists to improve lives, build great companies, and drive innovation.We take a consultative approach to talent acquisition by truly partnering with our clients to fully understand their goals, culture, and personnel needs. Kester Search Group is focused on permanent placement recruiting in Diagnostics, Oncology, Genetics, Dental/DSO\'s, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare AI, Technology, SaaS, and Medical Device/Equipment. Our three distinct Practice areas include:Executive Search - Our Retained Executive Search Practice provides expert guidance for complex healthcare executive searches, delivering top-tier talent through a personalized and efficient approach.Professional Search - Kester Search Group\'s consultative approach and deep understanding of your company culture ensure the right fit for middle to upper-level management and strategic hires.Commercial Expansions - The leading search firm for fast-growing healthcare companies, specializing in building commercial teams and delivering high-quality candidates efficiently.With over 1,500+ placements in the healthcare industry, 55+ years of combined healthcare recruiting experience, and a 95% client retention rate, our team is more than equipped to assist as you build out your team.Visit our website to learn more and follow us to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and industry news as well as job postings!

Education

• Greenville Senior High Academy

  Magnet School - Academy of Law, Science, & Business

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Affairs

• Clemson University

  Executive miniMBA Program

Skills

• Dental
• Rheumatology
• Medical Device
• Corporate Recruiting
• Medical Diagnostics
• Executive Management
• Sales Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Dentistry
• Professional Services
• Vascular
• Strategic Partnerships
• B2b
• Medical Devices
• Capital Equipment
• Medical Imaging
• Dermatology
• Strategic Sourcing
• Recruiting
• Capital Equipment Sales
• Strategy
• Diabetes
• Sales Effectiveness
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Executive Search
• Client Relations
• Surgical Instruments
• Account Management
• Radiology
• Medical Sales
• Start-Ups
• Training
• Market Penetration
• Spine
• Management
• Product Marketing
• Business Relationship Management
• Business Development