Reinventing the Business of Banking

Frank Sorrentino, Board Chair and CEO at ConnectOne Bank, reveals how he went from real estate developer to bank CEO by putting client service before profits and addressing a critical need in community banking.

Talent Means Everything.

For nearly three decades, Kaplan Partners has served as strategic human capital advisors to the nation’s leading institutions. Specializing in Board Advisory, Executive Search, and Executive Assessment, we employ a holistic approach and proven methodology to find the best solutions to support evolving leadership needs. We work directly with CEOs, boards, and investors to identify and evaluate leadership potential, leverage best practices in governance and succession, and ensure our clients’ continued growth and success in today’s volatile and demanding markets.

Diverse People Create Diverse Practice.

As a supporter of the AESC Code of Professional Practice and the AESC Diversity Pledge, we are committed to promoting equity and inclusion and providing our clients the most diverse slate of qualified candidates possible. By broadening diversity of thought, perspective, and experience in leadership and board positions, our clients can better reflect today’s customer base and growth markets and improve business decision-making.

In alliance with Griesing Mazzeo Leadership, we offer a suite of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion services, including cultural audit, inclusivity assessment, diversity training, and leadership coaching. Our partnership helps support client efforts to build more diverse leadership teams and to achieve a more inclusive and equitable work environment.

97%
3-Year Stick Rate After Hire
99%
Completion Rate
68%
Total Diverse Board Placements
53%
2020 Diverse Talent Placements

Kaplan Partners was not known to us when they were first recommended. Once engaged, however, they took the time to get to know our culture as well as our business strategy, and began a string of very successful and diverse C-suite hires. We have been delighted with our relationship with Kaplan Partners, and look forward to continuing to partner with them.

Sandro Dinello
President + CEO, Flagstar Bank