Kristian Schwartz,
Founder, Partner

With over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and marketing initiatives, Kristian Schwartz is a proven leader in elevating top brands through strategic hiring and consulting.

Kristian began his career at the forefront of the dot-com era with Wired magazine in San Francisco. He then leveraged his digital expertise across senior roles at leading agencies, including Razorfish, Sapient, and DDB. In these positions, Kristian partnered with Fortune 500 clients such as Visa, Verizon, Clorox, Unilever, and Hewlett-Packard to develop cutting-edge marketing solutions and advance their digital presence.

Recognizing his aptitude for identifying transformational talent, Kristian pivoted into executive search as an Associate with Korn Ferry. He rapidly rose to Senior Partner, leading the Integrated and Digital Marketing practice.

Today, Kristian leads The Montgomery Group, the boutique search firm he founded focused on senior-level marketing and media placements.

Kristian earned his Bachelor of Science in Microeconomics from the University of Oregon. An active father of twin daughters, he enjoys cycling, cooking, and fly fishing.

Please feel free to reach out to me:
office: (404) 594-2000
​email: schwartz<at>themontgomerygroup.com