BrainWorks Appoints Vice Presidents
September 12, 2025 – Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Kelly Maslow as sales & marketing practice leader, and Bowen Knarr, interim accounting & finance practice leader, as vice presidents. “This strategic move reflects not only their individual achievements but also the significant influence they’ve had across the entire BrainWorks organization,” the search firm said. “The decision to elevate a practice leader to a VP is carefully considered. It represents years of proven leadership, the ability to impact not just a single practice area, and countless client partnerships across industries and categories, as well as peers across the organization. Both Kelly and Bowen have demonstrated exactly that.”
“From our partners’ perspective, promotions to VP are about more than just titles,” BrainWorks said. “They are about recognizing individuals whose leadership and vision elevate BrainWorks as a whole. Kelly and Bowen embody that standard—bringing not only expertise in their fields but also cross-practice influence that strengthens every team.”
“Their new roles reflect both a recognition of the value they have already created and a commitment to expand their impact across BrainWorks and for our clients,” the firm continued. “These promotions highlight the kind of leadership that defines our firm—leaders whose work delivers long-term results and meaningful partnerships.”
Since 2021, Ms. Maslow has led the sales & marketing practice with top results, establishing a reputation for connecting clients with transformative leaders who drive growth. With a focus on privately held and midsize organizations seeking to scale, she places sales and marketing executives across industries, including manufacturing & industrial, CPG consumables & durables, SaaS & technology, insurance and professional services.
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Mr. Bowen has had an impact in the interim accounting & finance practice since he joined BrainWorks four years ago. He leads the BrainWorks interim practice out of Denver, CO, which focuses on contract, consulting, and temporary staffing under the office of the CFO. Mr. Bowen has worked within the accounting and finance recruitment field since 2008.
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Since 1991, BrainWorks has provided executive recruiting services for growing organizations all over the world. The firm focuses on the recruiting needs of C-level and sub C-level management specifically within private equity and Fortune companies.
BrainWorks’ areas of focus include the following: Accounting & finance, accounting & finance – interim, analytics, data science & data governance, commodities technology & trading, consumer products, CRM & direct marketing, cybersecurity, data & data insights, ecommerce, digital media & entertainment, financial technology, go-to-market search – private equity/insurance and financial services, human resources, legal, market research & consumer insights, medical device, real estate, infrastructure and private investments, sales and marketing, supply chain & operations, and technology.
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