# Kent Plunkett

> Board Director (former CEO & co-founder) · Salary.com

Kent Plunkett co-founded Salary.com in 1999 and served as CEO, building it through a 2007 IPO, acquisitions by Kenexa and IBM, and a 2015 management buyout. In December 2025 Salary.com announced a leadership transition in which Plunkett moved to Board Director and co-founder Yong Zhang became Chairman & CEO. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

## Facts
- **Role:** Board Director (former CEO & co-founder)
- **Company:** Salary.com
- **Sectors:** Salary Data

## In the news
- 2025-07-16 — [Salary.com Launches Elevate to Transform Pay and Career Conversations Between Employers and Employees](https://www.dhrmap.com/news/salary-com-launches-elevate-to-transform-pay-and-career-conversations-between-employers-and-employees)

## FAQ
**Who is Kent Plunkett?**

Kent Plunkett co-founded Salary.com in 1999 and served as CEO, building it through a 2007 IPO, acquisitions by Kenexa and IBM, and a 2015 management buyout. In December 2025 Salary.com announced a leadership transition in which Plunkett moved to Board Director and co-founder Yong Zhang became Chairman & CEO. He holds…

**What is Kent Plunkett's role?**

Kent Plunkett is Board Director (former CEO & co-founder) at Salary.com.

**What areas does Kent Plunkett focus on?**

Kent Plunkett is active in Salary Data.

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