Powering the Future of Mobility & Automotive with best in class talent
Transforming movement: talent that powers progress.
We recruit for the full spectrum of modern mobility, including leasing, urban mobility solutions, financial services, e-Mobility, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), ticketing & payments, transportation infrastructure, and fleet management.
Driving the automotive revolution: connecting vision with talent.
We place skilled professionals in critical automotive roles, covering aftersales, retail, sales, and the aftermarket, ensuring seamless operations and growth.
Shaping the digital frontier: connecting tech leaders with mobility and automotive businesses.
We recruit for the digital backbone of modern business, placing experts in digital transformation, InsurTech, AI, UX, e-commerce, and fintech, powering the future of technology.
Our mission is to simplify the talent search for automotive and mobility organisations, while empowering professionals to advance their careers. With a foundation of integrity and a focus on sustainability, we provide a personalised approach to every placement. We bridge the gap for businesses by identifying the right people to meet their business needs. Through a deep understanding of your business and a rigorous, expert-led methodology, we uncover and engage the passive talent that will define your company’s future.
Our team of expert consultants brings firsthand industry knowledge, having partnered with pioneers in OEMs, e-Mobility, technical aftermarket, aftersales, future mobility, financial services, retail, tier 1 & 2 suppliers, and dealerships. We leverage an extensive network of over 150,000 professionals across the entire mobility industry—from fleet management to digital transformation and InsurTech.
We offer rapid, personalised hiring support to solve your resourcing and recruitment problems efficiently.
What we do
A strategic talent partner driving stustainable growth
Executive search
Identify and attract gamechanging people to take your business to the next level. Hire best in class professionals using a rigorous head hunting methodology.
Contractors
Seamlessly onboard leading expert freelancers to hit the ground runnning to deliver a project or fill a skills gap in back office.
Agile talent delivery
Talent solutions, tailored to your business needs. Discover niche mobility profiles quickly with minimal onboarding.
HR consulting
Retain your top performers with HR transformation and leadership development. Keep ahead of the curve with salary mapping and holistically improving your recruitment process.
Who we are
Conor Horton
Founder
Built on Experience. Driven by Connection. Kineo Connect was founded by Conor, a headhunter with hands-on experience in the automotive industry since 2014. He quickly learned that great recruitment demands more than a database—it requires understanding the industry's pulse and the true aspirations of its professionals. This isn't just a business; it's a personal mission. We build relationships, not just fill roles. Conor’s deep industry knowledge allows us to connect with candidates and clients on a personal level, finding the perfect match every time. For our European clients, this means a partner who is genuinely invested in fueling their success across Mobility, Leasing, Digital Automotive, SaaS, Fleet Management, Aftersales, and the evolving Aftermarket.
Talent without borders. Exceptional hiring, focused on Europe and the USA
The future of work is fluid. Our geo-agnostic approach means we focus only on quality, not geography. We combine global thinking with hyper-local market intelligence, ensuring your next hire is the right fit, no matter where they are based.
Why limit your search? We’ve streamlined the recruitment process to seamlessly serve the diverse employment landscapes of the US and European markets. From navigating localised compliance to understanding regional salary expectations, we provide the strategic edge you need to recruit top-tier talent efficiently.