Executive recruiter KURT WEYERHAUSER is a Los Angeles-based expert in the fields of talent search, acquisition and retention. For nearly 20 years, Kurt's diverse background has spanned over 400 executive searches for a diverse set of organizations that include Air New Zealand, Capitol Records, Clorox, General Mills, Harley Davidson, JetBlue Airways, Johnson & Johnson, Nissan, UCLA, US Borax, Virgin, the Walt Disney Company, Yoplait and many others.

Kurt's broad-based expertise spanning many industries, along with his skill in research and candidate development, ensure that his clients find the best possible leader, rather than merely a candidate from the same small pool of industry-specific players.

Prior to founding Kensington Stone in 1996, and its predecessor KW Research in 1989, Weyerhauser served as a Director of Research for Ward Howell International. He has also worked for the late US Senator John Heinz III (R-PA).

Raised in Europe, Weyerhauser's cultural awareness and global perspective aid companies who seek the best leadership from across the globe. His intuition, strong work ethic, and exacting standards have led to praise from numerous high-level executives.

He holds degrees from both the University of Maryland at Munich (Germany) and from UCLA, as well as an MBA from the University of California at Irvine. A member of the UCLA Alumni Association, Weyerhauser mentors students on job-seeking and career management.