Emily Plahanski is the Managing Director and North American Sector Leader for Consumer Products and Services at Stanton Chase. Awarded the "Future of the Profession" by the AESC in 2023, she is recognized for a "people-first" approach that prioritizes vision and grit over traditional resumes. Emily specializes in uncovering transformative talent for global brands in luxury travel, premium retail, and high-growth DTC sectors. Her career spans leadership roles in executive membership and talent acquisition, including a tenure at SHIFT where she focused on the intersection of workplace culture and performance. Based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area, she leads functional efforts for Marketing and Sales across North America and LATAM. Emily holds advanced certificates in Executive Talent and Leadership & Culture from Cornell University’s ILR School.