Gillian Plastaras
About Gillian Plastaras
Gillian Plastaras serves as the Managing Director of Human Resources at Ambac Assurance Corporation, where she has worked since 2015. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she has developed expertise in vendor negotiation, business continuity, and benefit plan administration.
Current Role at Ambac Assurance Corporation
Gillian Plastaras serves as the Managing Director of Human Resources at Ambac Assurance Corporation. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's HR strategies and initiatives in the Greater New York City Area. In her role, she engages in strategic partnership with executive management, focusing on aligning human resources with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Ark Asset Management
Prior to her current role, Gillian Plastaras worked at Ark Asset Management in various capacities. She began as a Generalist in Human Resources from 1990 to 1993, then advanced to Associate from 1993 to 1996. Later, she returned as Managing Director of Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer from 2006 to 2010. Her tenure at Ark Asset Management provided her with extensive experience in HR operations and vendor negotiation.
Experience at Kadmon Corporation and Roivant Sciences
Gillian Plastaras held the position of Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Kadmon Corporation from 2010 to 2014. In 2015, she briefly served as Vice President of Human Capital at Roivant Sciences, Inc. for six months. These roles contributed to her expertise in human resources management and business continuity.
Education and Expertise
Gillian Plastaras earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Ithaca College. Her educational background complements her extensive professional experience in human resources, particularly in benefit plan design, development, and administration. She is skilled in business continuity and disaster recovery, which enhances her strategic contributions to organizations.
Unique Business Experience
Gillian Plastaras possesses unique experience in both growing and winding down businesses thoughtfully and compliantly. This dual perspective allows her to navigate complex HR challenges and contribute to organizational resilience. Her ability to manage vendor negotiations and oversight further supports her strategic role in human resources.