Morgan Samuels Company, a premier executive search platform, is excited to announce that Ken Wilcox has joined the team as a Senior Client Partner. With a distinguished career and extensive experience in sales, marketing, and operations, Ken is poised to bring significant value to the firm’s client services and internal dynamics.
Ken Wilcox’s Background and Experience
- Previous Role: Ken Wilcox joins Morgan Samuels from HIEC, where he was a Partner in the consumer and retail practice.
- Professional Experience: Over 30 years in leadership roles with global brands including IBM, Campbell Soup, Pepsi-Cola, Frito-Lay, Quaker Oats, Tropicana, Gatorade, and Borden Dairy.
- Past Achievements: Led the national selling organization at Interstate Batteries and served as global chief sales and marketing officer for PSAV (now Encore).
CEO Bert Hensley’s Statement
Bert Hensley, CEO of Morgan Samuels, expressed enthusiasm about Ken Wilcox’s addition to the team. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ken to our team. I am confident in his ability to enhance our internal dynamics and significantly elevate the value we provide to our clients.”
Ken Wilcox’s Vision and Approach
- Vision: Ken views his new role as a chance to contribute to Morgan Samuels during a pivotal moment in the firm’s history.
- Approach: He emphasizes the importance of understanding and connecting with people, inspired by Maya Angelou’s quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Ken Wilcox’s Philosophy
Ken’s leadership style is characterized by a deep commitment to understanding others and fostering meaningful relationships, which he believes is essential for success in executive search and client management.
Ken Wilcox’s extensive background and thoughtful approach position him well to contribute to Morgan Samuels’ continued success. His arrival is expected to bring fresh perspectives and further strengthen the firm’s ability to serve clients effectively.
