Jonathan Kestenbaum
Managing Director, Technology Strategy & Partnerships
About
Jonathan F. Kestenbaum is Managing Director of Technology Strategy & Partnerships at AMS, based in New York. He joined AMS in 2021 to lead the firm’s WorkTech and talent-technology agenda, advising enterprise talent leaders on AI-driven hiring and partner ecosystems. An entrepreneur and licensed attorney, Jonathan co-founded Talent Tech Labs (research/advisory) and previously built and sold his first HR tech company in 2012. He is a frequent speaker and podcast guest on AI and hiring, and was named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 40 Under 40 in 2024.
Jonathan Kestenbaum Jonathan F. Kestenbaum is Managing Director of Technology Strategy & Partnerships at AMS, a WorkTech operator, entrepreneur and licensed attorney (joined AMS in 2021).
Jonathan F. Kestenbaum is the HR tech entrepreneur and Managing Director at AMS — not to be confused with Lord Jonathan Kestenbaum, the British peer and former Rothschild executive.
At a Glance
AI-Estimated- Joined AMS
- 2021
- Named to SIA 40 Under 40
- 2024
- First HR tech company exit
- 2012
- Years in WorkTech
- 15+ (profiles reference 15 years in work tech)
- YouTube / video appearances
- 3+ videos found in public search results
Professional Experience
Managing Director, Technology Strategy & Partnerships
AMS (Alexander Mann Solutions)
2021 - Present
Leads technology strategy and partnerships for AMS' talent solutions business, advising enterprise talent leaders on WorkTech, AI in hiring, partner ecosystems and ethical AI adoption. Joined AMS in 2021 to head the firm's tech strategy and partner engagements.
Co‑Founder & Managing Director / Executive Director
Talent Tech Labs
N/A - Present
Co-founded and led Talent Tech Labs, a research and advisory lab focused on talent-technology innovation, company incubation and advising HR tech firms and enterprise clients. Talent Tech Labs is referenced as an acquired/ex‑founder asset in public profiles.
Founder — HR tech startup (first exit)
Independent / unnamed HR tech company
N/A - 2012
Built and sold his first HR technology company in 2012 (public profiles and industry listings reference this first exit).
Publications & Media
ERE Recruiting
HR Leaders Podcast
Knowledge Base
Achievements & Awards
Named to SIA '40 Under 40'
2024
Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts on its 40 Under 40 list for contributions to elevating technology in recruitment.
Appointed Managing Director at AMS
2021
Joined Alexander Mann Solutions in 2021 as Managing Director of Technology Strategy & Partnerships to lead WorkTech initiatives.
First HR tech company exit
2012
Built and sold his first HR technology company, an early entrepreneurial exit referenced in industry profiles.
Founder / Co‑founder, Talent Tech Labs
Co‑founded a research and advisory firm focused on talent technology, incubation and market intelligence (Talent Tech Labs).