Jessica Kashyap

Jessica is a classically trained finance professional turned search partner with over 11 years of experience serving CFOs. In 2023, she joined Focus Search Partners to spearhead the firm’s CFO Solutions practice, where she offers invaluable support to CFOs during the investment lifecycle of an organization. ​

With a strong track record of exceeding client and candidate expectations, Jessica leads with transparency, candor and an unwavering sense of urgency. Prior to her role at Focus Search Partners, Jessica honed her expertise at Focus Search Partners parent company, Vaco, where she provided exceptional solutions to organizations, both private equity-backed and publicly traded in the Office of the CFO. Her experience guiding companies through substantial transformations(relocation of corporate HQ or Center of Excellence build out) gives her unique insight into the concerns that weigh on the minds of CFOs.​

Jessica’s journey to leadership began with her Master of Accountancy from Owen Graduate School of Management and her early career at Deloitte & Touché. Her multicultural upbringing, born and raised in India, followed by studies in Germany and a move to the United States, has enabled her to build a wide network of highly qualified finance executives that span a broad spectrum of experience.​