Building High-Performing Recruitment Teams in New York: An Interview with Kevin Cooley

From joining LHi Group’s New York startup to becoming Managing Director of the US East Coast, Kevin Cooley’s journey is one of leadership, resilience, and growth. In this interview with James Westwood, Group Executive Talent Partner, Kevin reflects on nine years at LHi Group, sharing how he built one of the company’s top-performing recruitment teams in New York. He discusses leadership through market challenges, the importance of culture and diversity of thought, and how promoting from within continues to drive success across the business. Kevin also talks about the lessons learned from building high-performing teams, what makes New York a unique and rewarding recruitment market, and how empathy and understanding have shaped his approach to leadership, especially as a new parent. Watch the full conversation to hear Kevin’s insights on career progression, leadership development, and building culture in recruitment. 👉 Learn more about careers at LHi Group: https://www.wearelhi.com