Kim Burris is Chief People Officer for S2G Ventures, leading our talent strategy for the portfolio ecosystem. Kim has over fifteen years’ experience as a leadership and talent advisor, most recently as a consultant at Spencer Stuart overseeing the private equity advisory practice for North America.

Kim also oversees internal talent activities, serving as a key driver of our culture, commitment to DE&I, and strategy for attracting, retaining, and developing talent who want to change the world.

Earlier in her career, she co-founded and led Positivity, an innovative company providing coaching, change-management, and culture-building programs. She began her professional journey in investment banking before pursuing her passion for helping individuals and organizations thrive. Kim received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her graduate degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Illinois Institute of Technology, where she did research in leadership, mindfulness, conflict management, and diversity. She lives in Chicago’s West Loop and enjoys mentoring young career professionals, meditation, gardening, and Chicago sports.