October 7, 2026 – Heller, a leading technology executive search firm, today announced the hiring of Kate Aparicio as a Principal. In this role, Kate will partner closely with clients to understand their business objectives, culture, and leadership requirements. Her consultative, relationship-focused approach draws on more than 15 years of experience across executive search, talent acquisition, and senior HR leadership.
Kate has worked with organizations ranging from venture-backed startups to Fortune 500 companies, with particular expertise in technology and healthcare. She brings a unique perspective to executive search, having led people strategy through periods of rapid growth, organizational change, M&A, and integration. Her experience includes partnering with executive teams to assess leadership needs, build organizations, and develop scalable talent strategies.
"Hiring a technology executive is the most important decision a CEO can make, and that is why we are thrilled to welcome Kate to Heller," says Martha Heller, CEO. "Kate has helped high-growth companies define and recruit exceptional digital, technology, and AI leaders. That expertise is exactly what our clients need right now."
Prior to joining Heller, Kate held HR and talent leadership roles at high-growth technology and healthcare companies, as well as conducted retained executive searches for C-level and senior executives across technology, financial services, private equity, healthcare, and other regulated industries.
About Heller
Heller is a specialized technology executive search firm helping companies across industries find exceptional technology and AI leaders for today’s data economy. Through a tech-enabled client experience, Heller brings deep knowledge and strong networks of leadership talent in each major technology domain. Heller is a source for expert advice on technology and AI leadership through the firm’s writing, interviews, speaking engagements, and The Heller Report, a must-read newsletter read by 30,000+ technology executives.