Caldwell

About Us

At Caldwell, our purpose is your mission. We partner with you to design and build extraordinary leadership teams who change the world.

Caldwell is an elite executive search firm trusted by established and growth-focused companies alike. For more than 50 years we have partnered with clients to shape leadership at the very highest levels of management and operations—across functions, geographies, and industries.

Our partners don’t just place leaders—they challenge assumptions, enable strategy, and prioritize long-term fit. We serve as true partners, offering strategy-backed search, data-driven assessments, and flexible talent solutions that align human capital with business imperatives.

Our commitment extends beyond the C-suite. Caldwell Advance identifies and empowers emerging leaders and rising executives who drive meaningful transformation. Caldwell Analytics delivers science-backed insight to align talent with business strategy—reducing risk and accelerating performance.

Built through repeat clients and referrals, Caldwell delivers clarity and results without arrogance or shortcuts. Because for us, talent isn’t a transaction—it’s the difference between potential and performance.

Industry-leading NPS scores, 74% repeat business – we’re trusted by clients who expect more. For clients seeking substance over scale, we’re the confident voice that listens—and leads.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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At Caldwell, they have assembled an elite team of partners with hands-on experience and extensive industry knowledge across all major industries at the very highest levels of management and operations. Its search teams are successful in working across a broad range of sectors, from early-stage privately funded firms and foundations, to global organizations, institutions and all levels of government. They firm serves as consultants to clients on all matters pertaining to human capital needs, including succession planning, compensation assessment, recruitment strategies and competitive analyses.

In addition to executive search, the firm leverages skills and networks to also provide agile talent solutions in the form of flexible and on-demand advisory solutions for companies looking for support in strategy and operations.

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Solutions And Expertise

At Caldwell, their reputation–50 years in the making–has been built on transformative searches across functions and geographies at the very highest levels of management and operations. In addition to executive search, the firm leverages its skills and networks to also provide agile talent solutions in the form of flexible and on-demand advisory solutions for companies looking for support in strategy and operations.

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Onboarding
  • Recruitment Research
  • Succession Planning
Industries
Functions

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News Briefings

Caldwell Recruits CFO for Sanjel Energy Services

Chief financial officers continue to be in high demand. Finding them is keeping many of the nation’s top recruitment operations busier than ever. Toronto-based Caldwell recently assisted in the recruitment of Valeria G. Malla as the new CFO of Sanjel Energy Services. The search was led by Les Gombik and Maryse Robichaud. She replaces Leonard Cornez. Ms. Robichaud brings

How to Get CEO Succession Right

CEO succession is a critical process for companies, ensuring that they have the right leadership in place to drive success and growth. Selecting a talented successor to a CEO is perhaps the most important accountability of a director. The continuity of talented, enlightened leadership by the CEO is highly correlated with value creation and social

Caldwell Records Q1 Revenue Decline of 26.7 Percent

Toronto-based Caldwell posted Q1 revenues of $17.5 million (Canadian), a 26.7 percent decrease from a year ago. “From a revenue perspective, this remained a challenging quarter, as client focus on the uncertain macroeconomic environment continued to dampen and delay hiring decisions,” said John Wallace, chief executive officer. “With improving economic news and expectations of falling interest rates,

Caldwell Recruits Chief Legal Officer for the Alberta Investment Management Corporation

Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted in the recruitment of Shelley Nixon as chief legal officer of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo). The search was led by Les Gombik, Sameera Sereda, and Meaghan Loughry. “Shelley brings significant experience as a chief legal officer, leader and change agent to AIMCo,” said Evan Siddall, CEO of the Alberta Investment

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Press Releases

Caldwell Achieves Outstanding 93 Net Promoter Score (NPS)

Toronto – January 19, 2023 – Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL; OTCQX: CWLPF) today announced it has achieved an overall net promoter score (NPS) of 93 out of 100 from our clients for fiscal 2022. This is an increase from the previous score of 88 in fiscal 2021. NPS is a measure of client

Caldwell Enhances Recruiting Capabilities With The Addition Of Virgil Fludd To Atlanta Office

Toronto and Atlanta – December 7, 2022 – Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL; OTCQX: CWLPF) today announced a considerable enhancement to its recruiting capabilities with the addition of Virgil Fludd as a partner in Caldwell’s ANSEC (Academic, Non-Profit, Social Enterprise & Culture), Financial Services and Technology practices and based in the firm’s Atlanta office. “With an

Caldwell Enhances Technology and Industrial Recruiting Capabilities With The Addition Of Stephen Moore To Toronto Office

Toronto – December 6, 2022 – Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL; OTCQX: CWLPF) today announced a significant enhancement to its recruiting capabilities with the addition of Stephen Moore as a partner in Caldwell’s Technology and Industrial practices and based in the firm’s Toronto office. “With more than 25 years of executive search experience, Stephen has an

Caldwell Enhances Financial Services Recruiting Capabilities With The Addition Of Allen Newhouse To New York And Stamford Offices

Toronto and New York – November 30, 2022 – Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL; OTCQX: CWLPF) today announced a major enhancement to its investment and corporate banking and capital markets recruiting capabilities with the addition of Ellen Newhouse as a partner in Caldwell’s Financial Service Practice and based in the firm’s New York and Stamford offices.

Caldwell Acquires The Counsel Network

– Addition of leading lawyer recruitment firm in Canada greatly expands  geographic and functional capability creating  industry-redefining legal search practice  – Toronto – October 3, 2022 – Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL; OTCQX: CWLPF) today announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of The Counsel Network Inc. (“The Counsel Network“), a Canada-based executive search firm

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Multimedia

Whitepapers:
Utilities at the Eye of the Storm
Navigating Protectionism and Tariffs: The Critical Role of Strategic Chief Supply Chain Officers
The Leadership Crisis in AI
Harnessing AI Responsibly
Cybersecurity in Business
21st CENTURY LEADERSHIP: Embracing Dynamic Transformation in Times of Rapid Change
Harnessing AI Responsibly
The How Matters
Eight Qualities of a Successful PE-Backed CFO
The CEO Succession Playbook
Recruiting Transformational Talent: When relevant leaders are in short supply
From Silos to Solutions: Unlocking corporate potential with AI Leadership
Caldwell Conversations: Lisa Dolly
Au Revoir, Innovation?
Navigating the New Normal
Winning the Talent War
Considerations For an Inclusive Search and Selection Process
The Buyer’s Guide to Executive Search: How to choose the right recruitment partner
The Digital Future of MedTech: Navigating a path to improved patient outcomes and business performance
Leading in the New Normal: Board and leadership lessons from the pandemic
MedTech Digitization in Asia Pacific: How digital challenges and opportunities are reshaping the industry
Diversity Matters
Leaning Into the Turn
Role of Marketing in Professional Services Firms
Nimble Continuity Planning
Leading in a Crisis
Navigating Uncharted Waters in Uncertain Times

Featured Articles:
AI-Enhanced Executive Search: Where Technology Meets Expertise
Top IT Exec Recruiter Weighs In On Talent Trends Today
Business Leaders Expect Protracted Recovery and a Changing Business Landscape
High-Profile CEO Transitions Could be Just the Tip of the Iceberg When it Comes to Executive Turnover
Two in 100: ‘Alarming’ Lack of Female CEOs Among Top TSX Companies
Retailers and Airlines Are Not Hiring But There is Hope for White-Collar Job Seekers
Cannabis Executive Turnover Continues as Supreme CEO Departs and Investors Abandon Sector

Webinars:
Navigating the AI Revolution with Eric Anderson, Dr. Bahar Sateli and Geoff Smith
In our latest webinar, learn more about how to stay competitive and supercharge your organization in navigating the AI revolution.
Gain Leadership Insights from Executive Leaders Across North America on Caldwell’s Leadership Roundtable Series

Said to be “required listening/watching in all boardrooms as context to action and support the kind of initiatives mentioned,” watch Caldwell’s recent Leadership Roundtable webinar focusing on anti-black systemic racism and diversity in the C-Suite