Caldwell Appoints Co-Leader of Technology Practice
May 1, 2026 – Toronto-headquartered Caldwell has expanded the firm’s technology practice leadership team, naming Shawn Banerji to join Jim Bethmann as co-leader of the technology practice. “Under Jim’s leadership, Caldwell’s technology practice has built a strong global reputation advising companies across the tech industry,” said Chris Beck, CEO of Caldwell. “Artificial intelligence, data and digital transformation are reshaping competitive advantage across industries. Shawn’s appointment reflects the increasing demand we are seeing from clients for leaders who can harness emerging technologies, translate innovation into enterprise value and build future-ready organizations.”
“The pace of technological change continues to accelerate,” said Mr. Bethmann. “Adding Shawn as co-leader enhances our depth in AI, digital and next-generation technology leadership, and positions us to meet the growing needs of clients navigating transformation at scale.”
Mr. Banerji has experience advising public, private equity-backed and high-growth technology companies, as well as established enterprises undergoing digital transformation. He has led CEO, board and senior executive searches across software, fintech and data-driven business models, with particular depth at the intersection of technology and financial services. He joined Caldwell in 2017.
As co-leader of the technology practice, Mr. Banerji will work closely with Mr. Bethmann to further strengthen Caldwell’s capabilities across two critical dimensions: supporting companies whose core business is technology, and helping organizations in every sector recruit the AI, digital, product and engineering leadership required to remain competitive.
“Jim has built a market-leading technology practice over more than 15 years,” Mr. Banerji said. “The opportunity ahead is defined by AI, automation and the convergence of technology with every industry. I am excited to partner with Jim and our colleagues globally to help clients design and build leadership teams that can drive innovation, manage disruption and create long-term value.”
Caldwell’s technology practice partners with public and private companies, private equity sponsors and venture-backed enterprises across software, fintech, AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and technology-enabled services. The practice serves clients across the C-suite and board, as well as critical functional leadership roles spanning product, engineering, go-to-market, operations and corporate functions.
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Caldwell Partners is a retained executive search and leadership advisory firm headquartered in Toronto that recruits board, CEO, and other senior executive leaders for clients across multiple industries in North America and Europe. The firm is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Expansion in Dubai
Caldwell recently added Domenic Falzarano as a partner in the firm’s consumer practice. Based in Dubai, his appointment strengthens Caldwell’s capabilities across the consumer, events, entertainment, sports, and tourism sectors in the Middle East. “We’re delighted to welcome Domenic to Caldwell,” said Chris Beck, chief executive officer. “His nearly two decades of experience in the Middle East, coupled with his leadership in building and scaling executive search operations across the region, will further strengthen our presence in a strategically important market. Domenic’s ability to deliver high-impact leadership talent aligns strongly with our commitment to helping clients build teams that drive meaningful change.”
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Mr. Falzarano brings nearly two decades of executive search and leadership advisory experience in the region, with deep expertise across the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. He partners with a wide range of organizations, including sovereign wealth funds, government entities, family-owned groups, multinational corporations, sports clubs, and major event platforms, delivering senior-level and C-suite appointments that support national transformation agendas and high-growth businesses.
“Domenic brings an exceptional combination of regional expertise and sector breadth across consumer, entertainment, sports, and tourism,” said Kelly Blair, managing partner of Caldwell’s consumer practice. “His deep relationships across the Middle East, along with his track record advising both government-linked and private sector organizations, position him uniquely to support our clients navigating transformation and growth. He reflects the kind of trusted advisor our clients rely on for critical leadership decisions.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
