Our Team

We’re a team made up of unconventional career paths, and that diversity of thought and background breeds unbridled innovation. Despite our differences, we are committed to working in a coordinated and harmonious manner (though we may become animals when the office snacks come out). We make work something to be enjoyed, not endured. Whether it’s birthdays, product launches, or work anniversaries, we celebrate without abandon. Our team collectively owns a disproportionate number of pets compared to the population average, and we love bringing them to work. We believe in work-life integration. We come to work and bring our best, and while we like to leave our work at work, we bring that same hustle to our life outside the office, whatever it is we’re doing – volunteering in our community, spending time with our families, making vintage dresses, skiing, teaching horseback riding lessons, publishing comic books, and everything in-between.

"The harder the challenge, the greater the opportunity to learn and grow."

Caitlin MacGregor

CEO & Co-founder

Caitlin MacGregor Plum Talents
Powerful Persuader | Innovator | Decision Maker

Caitlin has always been passionate about identifying people's potential. That's why, after building two businesses for other people, she founded Plum — to quantify people's potential, creating agile enterprises and successful employees by matching people to jobs where they thrive. Caitlin is particularly passionate about supporting women to reach their full potential, and believes that the best way to inspire people is to lead by example. Caitlin is a regular speaker at women entrepreneur events and a champion of #movethedial, an initiative dedicated to increasing the leadership of women in tech. Caitlin was selected by Springboard Enterprises NYC as one of the top 10 businesses led by women.

"Live dangerously. Unplug the CO detector."

Nigel Vanderlinden

Chief Revenue Officer

Nigel Vanderlinden Plum Talents
Powerful Persuader | Innovator | Chief Communicator

With more than fifteen years of experience in tech and related industries, Nigel leads the sales and customer success functions at Plum. Previously, Nigel occupied senior positions at StarTech.com and Blackberry. Nigel's personal interests center around technology, entrepreneurship, and his alma mater - Wilfrid Laurier University. Nigel has served as an Executive Mentor at Laurier LanchPad, an incubator/accelerator program.

"Don't stop 'til you're proud."

Neil MacGregor

Director of Product & Co-founder

Neil MacGregor Plum Talents
Innovator | Decision Maker | Outcome Owner

Since Plum’s inception, Neil has played a critical role in defining Plum’s vision of data-driven strategic workforce planning, transforming how companies manage and promote their people. Neil and his team combine startup agility, deep subject matter expertise in I/O Psychology, design, and project management to meet customer needs. Once upon a time, Neil wrote undergraduate theses on the Phenomenology of Magic, and the Ontology of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven."

"Not knowing is half the fun."

Scott Allen, PhD

Director of Software Development

Scott Allen Plum Talents
Outcome Owner | Innovator | Decision Maker

Today, Scott leads the charge in making Plum's vision — to align talent potential with the right opportunities — a reality. Before Plum, Scott gained his PhD in Physics at the University of Guelph, where he developed a passion for entrepreneurship and the creativity that software development enabled. Prior to Plum, Scott has worked across a variety of sectors, including agriculture, aviation, and adtech.

"Great moments are born from great opportunities."

Brittany Maksymyk, CA, CPA

Director of Finance and Operations

Brittany Maksymyk Plum Talents
Fearless Leader | Powerful Persuader | Decision Maker

After completing her BBA at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brittany worked as a senior accountant at KPMG in their audit practice, specializing in technology companies. After getting an inside look at the Kitchener-Waterloo tech ecosystem, Brittany knew she wanted to be a part of it. Today, Brittany is the Director of Finance and Operations at Plum, taking Plum's financial processes to the next level every day. Brittany is always in it to win, which is why she has always been a team player on some competitive sports team, whether it's figure skating, rugby, or a multi-sports league.