Francis Leigh

Division Director/Senior Recruiter @ Kastel Group

About

I specialize in placing high-impact technical and revenue talent into AI and SaaS companies — from venture-backed startups to scale-ups and enterprise organizations. I recruit across: Engineering: backend, infrastructure, machine learning Go-to-market: Account Executives (mid-market & enterprise) Most roles fall in the $100K to $450K+ range, depending on scope and seniority. I’m known for delivering signal over volume — identifying candidates who have actually performed in real environments, whether that’s building production systems or consistently hitting quota. My approach is straightforward: Strong calibration upfront (skills, expectations, compensation) High-signal screening processes Fast, efficient execution in competitive hiring markets I partner with: Founders and hiring leaders building engineering and GTM teams Enterprise organizations scaling AI and SaaS products Engineers and Account Executives looking for high-impact opportunities Recent work includes: Hiring engineers across AI platforms, data infrastructure, and distributed systems Placing Account Executives into SaaS companies with strong product-market fit Advising candidates through competitive, multi-offer processes If you're hiring and need precision and speed — or you're exploring your next move — feel free to reach out.

Country

United States

City

Mesa

Industry

Staffing & Recruiting

Skill

Staffing Services, Team Management, Performing Arts, Theatre, Voice Acting, Film Actor, Handyman Services, Character Actor, Hotel Booking, Lodging, Sound Design, Puppetry, Voiceovers, acting teacher, Home Renovations, Human Resources (HR), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Interviewing, Talent Management

Experience

Division Director/Senior Recruiter

Kastel Group

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

United States

At Kastel Staffing, I focus on placing high-impact technical and revenue talent into AI and SaaS companies across startups, scale-ups, and enterprise organizations. Scope: Backend, Infrastructure, and Machine Learning Engineers Full-stack engineers in data-intensive environments Account Executives (mid-market & enterprise SaaS) Key contributions: Placed senior and staff-level engineers and Account Executives in roles ranging from $150K–$450K+ Built pipelines from top-tier backgrounds including AI startups, trading firms, and leading SaaS organizations Partnered with founders and hiring leaders to define hiring strategy and close critical roles quickly Ran high-signal screening processes across both technical (system design, production experience) and revenue (quota attainment, deal size, sales cycle) roles Advised candidates through competitive, multi-offer processes and compensation negotiations Approach: Focused on quality, speed, and alignment — ensuring strong outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Career and Search Specialist

Kastel Group

2021-12 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

United States/Canada/EMEA

Results-driven Recruitment and Sales Management professional with a track record of placing high-impact technical and revenue talent across AI and SaaS organizations. Known for strong market insight, precise candidate calibration, and consistently delivering in competitive hiring environments.

Career and Search Specialist

Unique Staffing Solutions

2020-4 - 2021-11 · 1 yr 8 mos

Canada

High-performance Recruitment and Sales Management professional specializing in AI and SaaS talent, with deep experience placing both technical and revenue leaders. Combines sharp market insight, disciplined execution, and a focus on outcomes to consistently deliver top-tier hires in competitive environments.

Career Broker

The Staffing Exchange Inc.

2020-2 - 2021-4 · 1 yr 3 mos

Canada

Commercially driven Recruitment and Sales Management professional with a strong track record of supporting companies in building both technical and revenue teams. Combines detail-oriented execution with a focus on business outcomes, ensuring successful hires that drive growth.

Recruitment Specialist

Executive Search Services

2014-8 - 2020-2 · 5 yrs 7 mos

British Columbia, Canada

Voice Over Artist

Trevor Leigh

1989-5 - 2015-6 · 26 yrs 2 mos

Lending the voice across the radio waves and in theatres across the world. From Club 107,Stage West, The Old Trout Puppet Workshop, countless TV and radio spots and now all over the Internet....