Kenneth Plasz Email & Phone Number

New London, Nh, Us

Ken is a proven executive search professional who brings over 20 years of recruiting experience to Stiles Associates. He has experience placing C-suite, vice president, and director-level candidates and various other leaders across a range of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, private equity, aerospace and defense, government, life-sciences, and professional services.As a Director, Ken manages the full cycle of client engagements including needs assessment, search strategy, profile development, research, candidate development, and offer negotiation. Ken also manages and develops critical search support resources and serves as a leader on Stiles Associates’ process development team.Ken co-founded Taylor Haley Search Partners, a New England-based retained search firm specializing in the placement of entrepreneurial executives across several functional disciplines. His earlier search career also includes time spent working with the global firm, Christian and Timbers.

Co-founder of this boutique, retainer-based search firm specializing in the placement of entrepreneurial and unconventional executives across a variety of functional disciplines, with a special emphasis on Emerging Tech/High Tech, Security Products & Services, Aerospace/Defense, Software/Internet, Communications, Direct Marketing/Retail, Pharmaceutical/Biotech and Professional Services. TAYLORHALEY works largely with startups, mid-tier and venture-backed companies. Entire operation boot-strapped on Founders’ capital.* Development and implementation of a business and operating plan. * Set strategy and market direction. * Responsible for all day-to-day financial and administrative functions.* Cultivate business development funnel of current and potential venture contacts and customers at the executive-level.* Act as company spokesperson with the “outside world” including the press, consultants, and opinion leaders. Press mentions include: Boston Business Journal, Lightwave Magazine, Recruiting Trends (Kennedy Information), and New Hampshire Business Review.* Average fee: $60,000; average days to close: 72 days.

Opened doors of New England office for this Minneapolis-based executive search firm. Provided leadership and direction necessary to drive business forward in a down market. * Immediately contributed to top line; successfully lead the execution and completion of eleven assignments in year one representing $427,000 in revenues. Average fee: $65,000; average days to close: 65 days.* Recruited, trained and managed Research Director.* Developed new business opportunities in Venture, Telecom/Photonics and Biotech sectors.* Assisted in development and implementation of company growth and public relations strategies.* Spearheaded implementation of company-wide database; refined search process.

Responsible for the selection of senior management executives for early-stage, venture capital-funded software, Internet and e-Commerce startups in the Boston technology corridor. Managed all phases of search set-up and execution including client initiation and communication, research coordination, recruiting, candidate interviews, and written client deliverables (position profiles, candidate assessments, search status reports). Promoted from Associate to Director within (6) months. * Recognized for lowest average days to completion in peer group; consistently lead Practice Performance Report.* From a dead start, successfully completed 13 assignments in first year.* Average fee: $69,000; average days to close: 106 days.

Managed software technology search desk. Specific responsibilities included market research, client development, recruitment, and placement of qualified executive, managerial, sales and professional services candidates in New England and upstate New York. Promoted from Account Executive to Recruiting Manager.* Remunerated on a 100% commission basis.* Consistently exceeded software desk billings for the Boston office.* Generated $260,700 in revenues for 1997 (average fee: $9,500).* Generated $300,000 in revenues for 1998 (average fee: $12,500).

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us