Kimberly Archer

Kimberly Archer specializes in advising purpose-driven clients across a multitude of industry verticals, with a focus on corporate affairs and communications, leadership succession, and overall team effectiveness.

Based in Washington, DC, she is a member of the firm’s Corporate Affairs, Social Impact & Education, and the Board & CEO Advisory Partners Practices. She leverages her extensive expertise to recruit high-impact CEOs and other key leaders in corporate and external affairs, as well as people and culture. Kimberly has recently led searches for a Chief External Affairs Officer at a leading multi-faceted sports and marketing organization and a Chief Communications Officer for a leading global academic research institution.

Kimberly joined Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) in 2005 and currently serves as a member of the firm's Senior Leadership Team, responsible for co-leading operations across North and South America.

Prior to joining RRA, Kimberly worked in philanthropy, specifically developing strategic partnerships and corporate alliances for one of the largest US-based public health foundations. She also held multiple roles in communications and marketing with Avon Products, Inc. and Federated Department Stores/Bloomingdale's.