
Our Story
Creative Niche was born out of a passion for building long-lasting relationships that advance careers, businesses, and communities.
Mandy Gilbert
CEO and Founder of Creative Niche, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, and Investor
When Mandy started Creative Niche in 2002, she did it with an $8K personal line of credit. Fast forward to today, and it’s a multi-million dollar company that has matched thousands of digital, marketing, and creative talent across leading organizations in North America.
Since day one, Mandy has prioritized integrity and impact—which has led to well-earned accolades such as the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award and the United Nations Global Accelerator. She is also a graduate of the Entrepreneurial Master’s Program through the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Entrepreneurial at MIT and the Bell Leadership Institute.
But that’s not all. Mandy is a columnist at Inc Magazine, a Rolling Stone contributor, and her book, Just Go With It: How to Navigate the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship, became an Amazon Bestseller in its debut week. She’s an active board member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and The Remix Project, which provides creative and educational programs to young people from marginalized and underserved communities.
At Creative Niche, Mandy focuses on our Executive search and Rise practice by providing high-level consultation and making meaningful connections with our clients.

Our Core Values

Ethical
We are dedicated to demonstrating the highest standard of ethical, moral, and lawful conduct. We are professional. We take accountability. We stand by our core values.

Responsive
We provide extraordinary customer service as we respond to our customer's needs. We accomplish this by qualifying and placing top talent within our specialization.

Creative
We empower our team to make suggestions that challenge the status quo to make us a more innovative company.

Inclusive
We treat everyone with respect and provide opportunities to share input on how to continually improve our processes and goals.

Collaborative
We operate as a unified team. We work together with our clients and candidates to ensure their needs are met.
What Sets Us Apart
We make meaningful and impactful matches. It’s this simple statement that formed our identity and ensures our commitment to excellence.
Creative Niche Philanthropy
We don’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk.
Recognitions and Achievements

Ranked by Forbes as one of the Best Recruiters - Executive Search, Creative Niche has placed over 14,000 professionals in award-winning creative agencies, high-growth tech companies, and Fortune 500’s across North America.

Inclusivity has been a focus since day one. Every employee receives DEI and LGBQT+ training and development. We are committed to continuous improvement in our recruitment process to ensure everyone feels welcome to work with us. As a women-led company, Creative Niche is an accredited diverse supplier in North America.