Talent Matters.
For over 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.

Inclusive Leadership Fosters Dynamic Thinking.
As a supporter of the AESC Code of Professional Practice, we are committed to providing our clients with the most inclusive slate of qualified candidates possible. By including broad perspectives of thought, background, and experience in leadership and board positions, our clients can better reflect today’s customer base and growth markets while improving business decision-making.
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3-Year Stick Rate After Hire - 99%
Completion Rate - 83%
Diverse Board Placements Since 2020 - 50%
Diverse Executive Placements
There’s a reason why Citadel turns to Kaplan Partners for our executive recruiting needs. Their process is comprehensive, and the attention to detail makes the experience effortless for us and undaunting for potential candidates. Their skill in finding the best fit for our business and C-suite needs is demonstrated in the long tenure of our past placements.
Chairwoman, Citadel Federal Credit Union
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Success Stories WSFS Names Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Banking
May 1, 2025 — Wilmington, DE — WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), has named Rebecca Seeman as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Banking. Reporting to Shari Kruzinski, Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banking Officer, Seeman will oversee sales enablement, product management and application strategy, consumer finance […]
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Podcasts Becoming the CHRO of Tomorrow
Silvana Battaglia, EVP and CHRO at Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), investigates how social issues and hybrid work environments are impacting the balance of power within today’s workforce.
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Articles Plan for Unplanned CEO Transitions
By: Alan J. Kaplan for BankDirector Since the founding of our firm over 30 years ago, we’ve been fortunate to assist clients with more than 100 president or CEO succession projects across the financial services landscape. When reviewing these successful assignments with an eye towards common themes, I was struck by the number of leadership […]