Discover exceptional talent and hire your next leader through us. We are a global executive search specialist, focusing on senior-level appointments within innovative technology sectors including FinTech, payments, banking, and crypto/blockchain.
Deep market knowledge developed over 14+ years exclusively within the FinTech and Payments sector
Recruiting internationally having made placements in over 15 countries around the world
An unrivalled network in the FinTech and Payments industry, with over 20,000 connections in the space
Osprey Executive Search
Kelly Stapleton
Founder and Director
Osprey Executive Search was founded in 2019 by Kelly Stapleton, a senior hiring expert in the global payments, banking and financial services space. With 14+ years experience working exclusively in the Payments and FinTech market, Kelly has an unrivalled network in the space. Kelly partners with clients in the global FinTech space to secure top-tier talent for senior roles.
Kelly combines industry expertise, an extensive network, and a proactive search approach to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes. Dedicated to supporting career progression and serve as a trusted advisor to executives seeking strategic moves. Leveraging deep knowledge of banking, payments, and digital security, Kelly fosters innovation and growth for clients and candidates alike.
Testimonials
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Kelly is a great Search professional. I met her as a candidate when she was searching for a Head of Products on behalf of Amadeus Payments. She took care of the process end-to-end and I certainly felt well looked after as a candidate. I highly recommend Kelly.
I had the opportunity to work with Kelly during my transition to Dandelion. She exemplifies professionalism and integrity, consistently advocating for her clients’ best interests. Throughout the process, Kelly provided clear guidance, timely updates, and genuine support — a combination that is rare in executive search. Her empathy and strategic approach make her an outstanding partner in the Fintech/Payments talent space.
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I worked with Kelly on a previous hiring opportunity and she helped from start to finish to brief me about the role initially, all the way through the interview process and through to final offer and acceptance. I would not have found the role without Kelly’s head-hunting and am very grateful for the help and expertise that she provided.
Senior Product Director - Fraud & Authentication
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I had the pleasure of partnering with Kelly on multiple recruitment projects in the Fintech and Financial space. Her deep industry knowledge, professionalism, and proactive approach were invaluable in helping Ria identify and attract top-tier talent. Kelly consistently demonstrated an impressive ability to understand both our business needs and the nuances of the market, ensuring that every candidate presented was not only highly qualified but also an excellent cultural fit. Working with Kelly made the recruitment process smoother, more efficient, and ultimately more successful.
HR Director EMEA
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There are only two recruiters that I've ever worked with that I would recommend to others, and Kelly is one of them. Kelly helped to place me into a leadership position several years ago. What differentiated Kelly was that she was not trying to fit me into existing open roles, instead she proactively reached out to her network and sold me into them even if they weren't actively recruiting. The approach worked and I landed in a great role. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kelly to others seeking a new role.
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