Gary Kastenbaum

Pioneer
DISC Type : Ids

Founder at Slate Accelerator

Summit, New Jersey, United States

Overview

Gary Kastenbaum is a Managing Partner at Boyden, specializing in executive-level search and consulting. Drawing on senior HR expertise from roles at KPMG and Abbott Laboratories, he helps organizations build leadership teams, particularly in healthcare, life sciences, and financial services. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, a strong presence, and cool under pressure.

Outside of his executive search career, Gary is committed to community service. He provides pro bono HR consulting and serves on the Leadership Council for Morris Habitat for Humanity, an organization dedicated to providing safe and affordable housing for families in New Jersey.

He received the Charles Lee Hamilton Tribute Award for his passion and selfless actions in helping families achieve home ownership.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Executive Leadership
Specializes in C-suite and executive-level search, helping companies build successful leadership teams and advising on succession planning.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
As a member of Boyden's Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice, he focuses on roles in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Affordable Housing
Provides pro bono consulting to Habitat for Humanity and received an award for his commitment to helping families secure home ownership.

Media Appearances

Breaking the Mold: Redefining Leadership in Construction. Featured in Boyden Global Executive Search

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Work History

2-2025
Founder at Slate Accelerator
1-2013
Managing Partner at Boyden Global Executive Search
6-2008 - 1-2013
Managing Director at Taplow Executive Search
2005 - 2008
Executive Director HR-CHRO at KPMG LLP
2002 - 2005
Director Human Resources at Bowne Global Solutions-Lionbridge

Education

BS from The City University of New York

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Insights For Selling To Gary

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gary is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gary

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gary move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Gary take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Gary

Personality Compatibility


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