The Executive 
Kirk Ferrier
He started as a recruiter at the New Jersey talent and technology firm and, a decade later, leads its growth strategy and revenue operations.
From recruiter to revenue chief
Kirk Ferrier is Chief Revenue Officer of Matlen Silver, a talent and technology solutions company based in Somerville, New Jersey. The company announced his promotion on June 29, 2026, effective immediately. He oversees enterprise growth strategy, revenue operations, client engagement and long-term business planning.[1][2]
Ferrier has spent about ten years at the company, starting as a recruiter. Chairman and founder Jimmy DeSilver credited him with energy, curiosity and a passion for building teams.[1]
Large contingent workforce programs
The company says Ferrier led strategy and execution for several of the largest contingent workforce programs in the United States. It also reports that under his leadership it reached top-three supplier status with a leading financial services institution and was recognized as a top supplier by two of the industry's largest managed service providers. These are company-reported claims, and the clients are not named.[1][2]
Why he matters
Ferrier's rise shows a revenue career built from the recruiting desk. The company lists his strengths as account strategy, operational excellence and talent development.[1]
On The Executive List
Kirk Ferrier is ranked No. 83 on The Executive List (November 2026) in the Chief Revenue Officers discipline. The ranking is The Executive Review's own editorial judgment (how we rank); it is not an outside award, and placement on the list is never sold. View the November 2026 edition.
Sources
- Matlen Silver - Matlen Silver Appoints Kirk Ferrier as Chief Revenue Officer
- 01net - Matlen Silver Appoints Kirk Ferrier as Chief Revenue Officer (Business Wire copy)
Profile compiled from the public sources above by The Executive Review editors. Last updated 2026-11-07.
