ZRG Appoints Co-Leader of CHRO Practice
March 6, 2025 – Global talent advisory firm ZRG has named Dan Kaplan as managing partner and co-head CHRO practice. A recognized organizational expert, Mr. Kaplan is an advisor to global CEOs, investors, and boards. He has recruited and coached many top CHROs around the world and has spent nearly 15 years helping elevate CHROs onto boards. “Dan isn’t just one of the most respected voices in CHRO talent strategy—he’s a forward thinker who understands how HR leaders must evolve in today’s environment,” said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. “HR has changed, and the service we provide for them must be different. CHROs need partners who can help them navigate transformation, integrate AI, and think strategically about human capital at every level. Dan will bring that kind of disruptive thinking to our clients.”
Mr. Kaplan, a recognized authority in HR and private equity talent strategy, brings over two decades of experience advising CEOs, boards, and investors. He most recently led the PE Human Resources practice and played a pivotal role in the global CHRO practice at Korn Ferry, executing talent strategies across North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Before that, Mr. Kaplan led the global human resources practice at Heidrick & Struggles, where he also helped develop the firm’s Board of Directors Human Capital Institute and private equity and asset management practices.
Mr. Kaplan has completed numerous high-profile assignments for CHROs and heads of portfolio talent for clients spanning the globe. He has been featured on CNN, CNBC, CBS Radio and in the WSJ, Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg News. Business Week, HRE, the LA Times, HRBrew and in hundreds of articles for leading PE and business magazines. Mr. Kaplan has moderated many of industry’s most important conference panels and has hosted executive gatherings in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America focused on critical global talent trends. In addition to a successful search career, Mr. Kaplan has shaped leading recruiting initiatives during his tenure as director of recruiting at Fannie Mae, and as Recruiting Executive with Sapient.
“HR has been tasked with leading change, but it hasn’t had the right partners to evolve alongside it,” said Mr. Kaplan. “For too long, the function has been served by an operating model from 20 years ago—slow, transactional, and reactive. CHROs today need partners who understand the intersection of technology, AI, and human capital strategy, and who can help them lead at the speed of business. That’s why I joined ZRG.”
Beverly Morgan will co-lead ZRG’s human resources officers practice and continues to play a key role in helping CEOs and CHROs build senior leadership teams. Over her 30+ year career, she has completed over 500 executive searches globally, working with high-growth VC-backed firms, PE-owned companies, and multi-billion-dollar enterprises across life sciences, healthcare, and technology.
“Dan and Beverly bring complementary expertise and an unrivaled track record in building leadership teams that drive business transformation,” said Nate Frank, president of executive search at ZRG. “Their leadership strengthens ZRG’s ability to help CHROs navigate complex challenges, scale effectively, and harness the power of AI and digital tools to drive talent strategy.”
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ZRG, founded in 1999, is a fast-growing global talent advisory firm with the financial backing of private equity investor RFE Investment Partners. It provides a full suite of executive, middle management, and customized search solutions through its offices in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. The firm finds leaders across a broad spectrum of business markets, including aerospace, consumer, education, healthcare services, and solutions, industrial, life sciences, non-profit, private equity and venture capital, and technology. ZRG is based in Rochelle Park, NJ.
Recent Hire
ZRG recently added Wyman Wilson as global revenue leader for its healthcare & life sciences interim solutions & project consulting team. In this role, he will lead a team of vice presidents and directors of business development, driving the global expansion of ZRG’s interim and consulting solutions for healthcare and life sciences organizations. “Wyman’s leadership and ability to drive revenue growth make him an outstanding addition to our healthcare & life sciences interim solutions team,” said Mr. Hartmann. “His strategic mindset, industry expertise, and commitment to building high-performing teams will be key to expanding our market presence and delivering exceptional results for our clients.”
Mr. Wilson brings over 20 years of experience in sales leadership, business development, and client relationship management, with a consistent record of exceeding revenue targets and building high-performing teams. Most recently, he served as vice president of healthcare, North America at RGP, where he played a key role in expanding the firm’s healthcare and life sciences practice and delivering strategic workforce solutions.
Mr. Wilson is excited about the entrepreneurial approach and culture-driven focus at ZRG. “The firm’s entrepreneurial mindset—its flexibility, collaboration, and strong commitment to sustainable growth—sets it apart,” he said. “Additionally, ZRG recognizes the power of culture as a competitive differentiator. Being part of an organization that prioritizes and nurtures its culture is truly inspiring. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
