Buffkin / Baker Names Kevin Duffy Partner

BRENTWOOD Tenn. – May, 2026

Buffkin / Baker, a partner-led executive search firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in the firm’s consumer practice area.

Kevin brings more than 35 years of experience advising boards and C-suite executives on organizational strategy and talent management. His client work spans a wide range of consumer-facing businesses, from startups to Fortune 50 companies, across public, family- and founder-led, private equity-backed, and venture capital-backed organizations.

“We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, Partner, and Consumer Practice Leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and his expertise in helping B2C organizations prosper through leadership will be invaluable to our mission.”

Throughout his career he has led executive searches across the C-suite, including CEO, COO, CFO, and senior functional roles in human resources, merchandising, marketing, sales, and supply chain. His work includes searches for organizations such as Tractor Supply, New World Pasta, Sprouts, and FedEx Office. Earlier in his career, he addressed President Bush’s Glass Ceiling Commission on his efforts to recruit women and people of color into senior leadership roles for a retail grocery client.

“I am thrilled to join Buffkin / Baker as a Partner and support our clients in securing the best talent,” said Duffy. “Buffkin / Baker has a reputation for consistently exceeding expectations, and I’m eager to contribute to a team so deeply committed to delivering transformational leadership solutions.”

Kevin is a graduate of Texas Christian University, where he earned a degree in Business Management. He resides in the suburbs of Chicago. In honor of his grandfather, who rose from patrolman to captain in the Chicago Police Department, Kevin has consistently supported the 100 Club of Chicago.