Sara Katz

Sara Katz is the Managing Partner and Co-Head of Executive Search at Searchlight Partners. With nearly 20 years of experience in executive recruiting, she specializes in financial services, particularly for hedge funds, asset managers, and private equity firms. Her background includes key roles in the equity division at Goldman Sachs and senior positions at leading hedge funds. Sara’s dual expertise as a recruiter and finance professional enables her to offer unparalleled insights to her clients. She graduated with top honors from The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Finance and Business Honors. Sara is committed to diversity and social impact, believing strongly in “Return on Equality” as a business imperative. She is involved in various charitable activities, including founding the NYC Walk to End Lupus Now, mentoring veterans at ACP, and supporting female entrepreneurship through HeyMama and the Female Founders Collective. Sara resides in New York with her family.