Evan Kaplan

Background

About Evan Kaplan

I am an award-winning Recruiting Partner with 8+ years of experience delivering full-service, permanent placements for hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, event management companies, and private estates across New England and Upstate New York. I connect top-tier talent with organizations seeking to strengthen leadership, elevate performance, and achieve long-term strategic goals. A trusted advisor to hospitality organizations, I provide executive search expertise alongside strategic guidance on organizational design, talent strategy, and growth initiatives. I help clients build leadership pipelines, optimize team performance, and achieve sustainable results. I also bring extensive experience in business development, sales & marketing, and account management. I excel at cultivating high-value client relationships, designing tailored recruitment solutions, and driving measurable growth. By integrating strategic thinking with relationship-driven execution, I consistently deliver exceptional outcomes and long-term value. As a leader, I guide a team of four Executive Recruiters, two of whom have earned Recruiter of the Year honors under my mentorship. I foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth—empowering my team to exceed performance goals while delivering exceptional value to clients. Recognized as a 4-Time Partner of the Year, Brand Ambassador Award Winner, and multiple-time Top Recruiter & Industry Leader, I bring passion, discipline, and an unwavering focus on relationships to every engagement. I thrive on aligning executives with opportunities that advance their careers and strengthen the organizations they join. I am committed to creating meaningful impact through people and am always open to connecting with hospitality leaders, executives, and professionals seeking a trusted Recruiting Partner who delivers results.