Kyle Samuels, Founder & CEO of Creative Talent Endeavors (CTE), is an iconoclast in the world of executive search and HR consulting. With over two decades in HR and talent acquisition, Kyle's passion for shaking up the status quo has consistently redefined industry standards.
 
Working in pivotal roles at global organizations like Yum! Brands and GE Aviation, Kyle has charted a transformative path. At GE, he ignited strategic organizational change, spearheaded groundbreaking diversity initiatives, and championed state-endorsed apprenticeship programs. At Yum! Brands, Kyle had the opportunity to lead the TA function for Yum! Brands corporate and also worked directly in brands like Pizza Hut Global and Taco Bell. In fact, Kyle was so well regarded at Taco Bell, the company volunteered to be his first client when he started CTE.    

When he launched CTE, Kyle's vision was clear: reimagine executive search, and later Human Capital Consulting. He has embraced progressive hiring strategies that consider neurodiversity, and champion authentic self-representation. Kyle believes in disrupting conventions, evidenced by CTE's forward-thinking approach that values unique perspectives in the talent landscape.
 
CTE is the culmination of everything Kyle experienced and knew could be better: a recruitment firm that prioritizes diversity in all its various forms and transparency across every aspect of client interactions. His mission to Change the Face of Talent has brought together people from all walks of life, has changed the trajectory of dozens of industry leaders and will continue to push past outdated notions of diversity and industry best practices to cultivate a truly representative selection of leaders across corporate America.