Stephanie Liska

Stephanie Liska was named President of Kincannon & Reed in January 2024, a global executive search firm exclusively focused on food, agribusiness, and related life sciences. With over 30 years in functional roles including sales, marketing, management, and consulting across food and ag industries, Liska brings a vast network and diverse industry experience.

She earned her bachelor's degree in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture from Iowa State University, and holds a Master of Business Administration. Her MBA was completed at Wayne State College between 2019 and 2021.

Career History

• President & CEO of Beck Ag for two decades (prior to joining Kincannon & Reed)
• Roles with ABG, Inc. and American Cyanamid Company
• Adjunct Professor at Wayne State College
• Integral part of Kincannon & Reed's marketing and business development initiatives before becoming President

Under Liska's leadership, Kincannon & Reed launched K&R EDGE Leadership Solutions, a comprehensive set of leadership development offerings designed to help organizations cultivate high-performing leaders and drive sustainable business growth. The firm recently completed a management-led recapitalization that positioned K&R to expand consultants across key food and agriculture segments and broaden its leadership solutions platform.

What Stephanie Liska could bring to her role as President of Kincannon & Reed: Her two decades of operational leadership experience as President & CEO of Beck Ag, combined with her deep understanding of the food and agriculture value chain and extensive professional networks, positions her to drive strategic growth and expand the firm's service offerings in executive search and leadership development. Her background in marketing and business development suggests she will strengthen client relationships and market expansion while maintaining the firm's reputation in the niche food and ag executive talent space.

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