
Kristin "Kiki" Taylor, MBA, SPHR, CDR is the Founder and Managing Member of 24 Hour Search, a New York based executive search and talent advisory firm serving global clients in commercial real estate and professional services.
She partners with leadership teams to hire senior talent and build people strategies that support growth, operational scale, and long-term performance. Her work spans CRE service providers, owner operators, and adjacent sectors, with a focus on leadership, operations, and specialized functional roles.
Before launching 24 Hour Search, Kristin spent more than a decade in in-house HR and talent roles within commercial real estate and human capital firms, including Cushman & Wakefield & Colliers. She is known for her pragmatic, operator-focused approach and has been recognized by Crain’s New York Business as a Notable HR Leader and by GlobeSt as a Women of Influence honoree.
Outside of work, Kristin is based in the Hudson Valley and spends as much time as possible in New York City attending Broadway and live theater. She is also a lifelong creative with a background in acting and enjoys building and designing handmade jewelry in her spare time.






Education:
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Quantic School of Business & Technology
Executive MBA
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St. John's University
New York, United States
Dramatic Arts
Career History:
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24 Hour Search
Founder & Managing Member
New York, NY, United States
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Colliers
National Talent Acquisition Manager, Sales and Executive Search | People Services Executive Pillar Leader, ERGs and DEI Program
New York, NY, United States
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Cushman & Wakefield
Talent Acquisition and Human Resources
New York, NY, United States
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Credentials:
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Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
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Certified Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter (CDR)
Honors & Awards:
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Notable 2022 HR Leaders
Crain's New York
2022
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Top Recruiter Award Winner™
TopRecruiter.co
2021, 2022, 2024
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Women of Influence - Rising Star
GlobeSt
2025
Professional Affiliations:​
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CoreNet New York City Chapter
Areas of Expertise:​
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Executive Search
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Keynote Speaker & Panelist
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Human Capital Planning
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Project & Program Leadership
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Operations & Organizational Strategy
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Compensation & Workforce Planning
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Executive Coaching
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Outplacement Services & Resume Writing
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Speaking & Thought Leadership
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BOMA New York Chapter - New York, NY
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CoreNet Global Eastern Regional Symposium - Washington, D.C.
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CoreNet New York Chapter - New York, NY
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From Day One - Atlanta, GA
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TALiNT Partners - New York, NY & Dallas, TX
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