Jay Pluhar

Jay Pluhar is a highly experienced executive in the marketing research and consulting industry, currently serving as Executive Vice President of Global Knowledge Innovation Consulting at MetrixLab since April 2013. Pluhar leads the Global Knowledge Innovation and Consulting practice, focusing on enhancing global account relationships and thought leadership. Prior to this role, Pluhar held multiple positions at MarketTools, Inc., including Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts, where responsibilities involved managing key accounts like General Mills, and various director-level roles responsible for client services and research engagements. Pluhar's career also includes experience at General Mills as Marketing Research Manager and at Target as Merchandise Team Leader. Academic background includes an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management from the University of Minnesota and a BS in Finance from Miami University.