Our team is comprised of finance professionals committed to quality, performance and satisfied clients.
Much of our strength lies in our Search Directors’ operational experience and industry knowledge. This real world experience is the foundation of our efficiency, professionalism and judgment. Our understanding of the recipe for success comes from first hand observations over many business cycles.
Moreover, our Search Directors are specialists in a broad spectrum of industries and functions, and will understand your organization in terms of its operations, competitive environment, market context,
and culture.
NEIL KREUZBERGER
President and Founder
Under Neil’s leadership and guidance, Kreuzberger | Associates has fostered the development of client relationships across many practice areas, including financial services, brokerage, investment management, technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, distribution, real estate and retail. Most recently, Neil has led the development of the firm’s specialization in financial leadership searches for private foundations and multi-family offices. With over thirty years in the public accounting, technology, venture capital, real estate and executive search industries, Neil’s experience is an invaluable resource to the Kreuzberger | Associates team. He started his career with KPMG Peat Marwick in San Francisco, and spent three years auditing technology, real estate and manufacturing-driven companies. Prior to entering the executive search profession, he served as CFO for Walker Interactive, a $30 million venture capital-financed supplier of financial application software. Neil holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from UCLA and is a licensed (inactive) CPA in California.
neil@kreuzberger.com
KERI PON
Vice President | Managing Director, Contract Services
Keri has managed Kreuzberger | Associates' contract staffing and consulting services division throughout her fifteen year tenure with the firm. Capitalizing on over twenty-five years of experience in accounting management, financial reporting, and executive search, Keri has led the development of this important segment. Prior to joining Kreuzberger | Associates, Keri was the Assistant Controller for a $350 million oil and gas company located in the Los Angeles area. Keri graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a Bachelors degree in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting. keri@kreuzberger.com
SREE ARIMILLI
Vice President | Managing Director, Executive Search
In her fourteen years with Kreuzberger | Associates, Sree has specialized in private foundations and family offices, venture capital, private equity, financial services, wineries, and technology. She has over twenty years of financial management experience, including eight years in private sector financial management. Sree began her career with Ernst & Young in Houston, where she spent two years auditing oil and gas firms and small businesses. After that, she held private sector roles in financial management and accounting with Sysco Food Services and Sega of America. Prior to entering the executive search profession, Sree was the Controller of Berkeley Systems, a $30 million privately held software company. Sree graduated from Louisiana State University with a B. S. in Accounting. sree@kreuzberger.com
ROBIN GRANKO
Director, Contract Services
Robin has worked with Kreuzberger | Associates for nine years, interrupted with a two-year engagement as a financial manager for a privately held company. She has worked across all the firm's practice areas. Robin has over fifteen years of experience in accounting, financial management, and recruiting. She began her career in financial services, worked three years at Jordan Winery in Healdsburg as an accounting supervisor, and was the Senior Accounting Analyst for a mid-sized theatre entertainment company. Most recently, Robin was the Controller for a small family-owned winery in Sonoma. Robin is a graduate of Chico State University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and an option in Financial Services.
robin@kreuzberger.com
LAURA POWELL
Vice President, Executive Search
As a member of Kreuzberger | Associates’ executive search team, Laura has led searches in financial services, investment and wealth management, professional services, and in the firm’s family office practice, as well as being responsible for our marketing initiatives. With over twenty years of management experience in commercial lending, business relationship development, and finance, Laura brings a broad perspective in financial management to her search work. Before joining Kreuzberger | Associates, she worked in commercial banking, first as a Vice President with Bank of America in lending and financial management, then as Vice President with Citibank in San Francisco, leading teams in commercial lending, underwriting, and business development. After leaving banking, Laura operated a financial consulting firm serving clients in the financial services, nonprofit, and manufacturing sectors. An active community volunteer, Laura has served as a member of the Board of Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco since 2007, and is co-Chair of the Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York.
laura@kreuzberger.com
TIFFANY BOND
Office Manager | Systems Administrator
Tiffany has served as Kreuzberger | Associates’ office and technology manager for over thirteen years, with responsibility for all operational activities of the firm. She handles the billing and accounting, systems support, and is integral to almost every aspect of our search work, from references to resumes to research. Tiffany’s role allows the firm’s Directors to concentrate on supporting our clients and candidates.
tiffany@kreuzberger.com
ASHLEY CLEVENGER
Receptionist
Ashley provides clerical and administrative support to Kreuzberger | Associates and the team. She provides the support we need to deliver on our commitments to clients and candidates. When you call, most likely Ashley is the first person with whom you will speak; the firm’s personalized, customized service begins with her. ashley@kreuzberger.com
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