# Kyle Samuels

> Founder & CEO · Creative Talent Endeavors

Kyle Samuels is the founder and CEO of Creative Talent Endeavors, a retained executive search firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He previously held HR and talent-acquisition leadership roles at companies including GE, Yum! Brands, and Chipotle. He is known for developing Fairantee, a data-driven pricing model for executive search.

## Facts
- **Role:** Founder & CEO
- **Company:** Creative Talent Endeavors

## Recognition
- Top 100 HR Influencer — Engagedly (2026)
- Top 100 HR Influencer — Engagedly (2025)

## In the news
- 2026-09-29 — [Engagedly Names Its 2026 Top 100 HR Influencers](https://www.dhrmap.com/news/engagedly-names-its-2026-top-100-hr-influencers)

## FAQ
**Who is Kyle Samuels?**

Kyle Samuels is the founder and CEO of Creative Talent Endeavors, a retained executive search firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He previously held HR and talent-acquisition leadership roles at companies including GE, Yum! Brands, and Chipotle. He is known for developing Fairantee, a data-driven pricing model fo…

**What is Kyle Samuels's role?**

Kyle Samuels is Founder & CEO at Creative Talent Endeavors.

**What is Kyle Samuels recognized for?**

Kyle Samuels has been recognized as Top 100 HR Influencer by Engagedly (2026).

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