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2024 Excellence in Human Resources Honoree: Kristen Searle

Meet Kristen Searle, Chief Human Resources Officer of Castle Group

Kristen Searle, Chief Human Resources Officer of Castle Group, is a seasoned HR professional with a comprehensive background encompassing talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training, development, and compensation. Committed to cultivating an environment where individuals can excel both personally and professionally, Kristen found her true passion in HR after a career transition from early childhood education. Her dedication to assisting individuals in achieving their goals and collaborating with business leaders for organizational development has garnered recognition. Kristen was awarded the 2019 Excellence in Human Resources Awards by South Florida Business & Wealth, highlighting her impactful contributions to the industry. With a bachelor’s degree in business from Nova Southeastern University, Kristen holds two HR certifications: the Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Beyond her professional commitments, Kristen actively engages with the community and industry, reflecting her belief in the holistic impact of HR on individuals and organizations. In her role as CHRO, she remains a pivotal force in shaping workplace culture, nurturing talent, and contributing to Castle’s overall success.

Drew Limsky

Drew Limsky

Editor-in-Chief

BIOGRAPHY

Drew Limsky joined Lifestyle Media Group in August 2020 as Editor-in-Chief of South Florida Business & Wealth. His first issue of SFBW, October 2020, heralded a reimagined structure, with new content categories and a slew of fresh visual themes. “As sort of a cross between Forbes and Robb Report, with a dash of GQ and Vogue,” Limsky says, “SFBW reflects South Florida’s increasingly sophisticated and dynamic business and cultural landscape.”

Limsky, an avid traveler, swimmer and film buff who holds a law degree and Ph.D. from New York University, likes to say, “I’m a doctor, but I can’t operate—except on your brand.” He wrote his dissertation on the nonfiction work of Joan Didion. Prior to that, Limsky received his B.A. in English, summa cum laude, from Emory University and earned his M.A. in literature at American University in connection with a Masters Scholar Award fellowship.

Limsky came to SFBW at the apex of a storied career in journalism and publishing that includes six previous lead editorial roles, including for some of the world’s best-known brands. He served as global editor-in-chief of Lexus magazine, founding editor-in-chief of custom lifestyle magazines for Cadillac and Holland America Line, and was the founding editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury Interiors South Florida. He also was the executive editor for B2B magazines for Acura and Honda Financial Services, and he served as travel editor for Conde Nast. Magazines under Limsky’s editorship have garnered more than 75 industry awards.

He has also written for many of the country’s top newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, USA Today, Worth, Robb Report, Afar, Time Out New York, National Geographic Traveler, Men’s Journal, Ritz-Carlton, Elite Traveler, Florida Design, Metropolis and Architectural Digest Mexico. His other clients have included Four Seasons, Acqualina Resort & Residences, Yahoo!, American Airlines, Wynn, Douglas Elliman and Corcoran. As an adjunct assistant professor, Limsky has taught journalism, film and creative writing at the City University of New York, Pace University, American University and other colleges.