In 2016, Fiona Rintoul founded Purple Cow Recruiting with a mission to transform the talent acquisition landscape. Together with business partner Chelsea Drinkard, Purple Cow has become a powerhouse in recruiting, delivering precision-targeted, high-impact solutions for clients in both government and commercial spaces across healthcare, IT, oil & gas, renewable energy, supply chain, and more.

Fiona, as CEO, guides the strategic direction of Purple Cow Recruiting, ensuring operational alignment across the company. Chelsea, VP of Recruiting, leads recruitment efforts across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. With over a decade of leadership experience, she empowers Purple Cow’s global team, which has facilitated over 1,000 successful placements and driven nearly $20 million in growth and partnerships worldwide.

Our team of seasoned recruiters, strategic partners, and problem-solvers is passionate about identifying and placing exceptional talent in hard-to-fill roles. From entry-level positions to executive roles, Purple Cow Recruiting excels at uncovering the unique “Purple Cow” talent that others overlook—it’s what we do, day in and day out.