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At Caldwell, they believe Talent Transforms. As a leading provider of executive talent, the firm enables clients to thrive and succeed by helping them identify, recruit and retain their best people.

The firm’s 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.

At its root, its business is about people – specifically, its ability to connect clients with the right talent for their organization. They do this by using expert knowledge, experience, training and process to identify and assess and attract the best candidates in a way that benefits the reputation of clients and profession.

With offices and partners across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the firm is able to give clients market coverage and access to talent across the globe. This allows the firm to serve clients in a much more integrated way, with a seamless global team of professionals who have a similar focus on excellent client service and quality execution.

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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.

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
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Functions

News Briefings

Caldwell Recruits CHRO for PFB Corporation

CHROs have become critical stakeholders in defining the strategy of a company. Their job description calls for them to tackle the HR challenges and evolving expectations of a dynamic workplace environment that will consist of constant change, calculated risk-taking, and evolving expectations from top stakeholders. Those well-equipped to achieve the greatest success will have diverse

Caldwell Revenues Fall 37.5 Percent

Toronto-based Caldwell posted Q3 revenues of $25.9 million (Canadian), a 37.5 percent decrease from a year ago. The firm reported a “suppressed hiring environment” impacted business in its fiscal third quarter. “Our third quarter professional fees of $25.9 million represents a 21 percent sequential increase from our second quarter and our return to profitability,” said John Wallace, CEO.

Caldwell Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Accelsius

The forces that shape the technology, internet, telecom, and IT services industries move at the speed of light. In these industries, having the right leaders—with the vision and ability to drive growth and innovation—is an absolute necessity. Jim Bethmann of Toronto-based Caldwell recently placed Richard Bonner as the new chief technology officer for Accelsius, which is working

Caldwell Posts 46 Percent Decline in Revenues

Toronto-based Caldwell posted Q2 revenues of $21.6 million (Canadian), a 46 percent decrease from a year ago. The firm noted stabilization in overall hiring demand but at lower levels than the prior-year period. Caldwell reported $2.3million (Canadian) in restructuring expenses from staffing reductions at IQTalent. It also reported $266,000 (Canadian) in restructuring expenses in lease costs

Press Releases

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

Caldwell Enhances Life Sciences and Healthcare Recruiting Capabilities With The Addition of Steven Price to Dallas Office

Toronto – September 29, 2022 – Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL; OTCQX: CWLPF) today announced a major enhancement to its life sciences and healthcare recruiting capabilities with the addition of Steven Price as a partner in the firm’s Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice and based in Dallas. “Steven has a 20-year track record of success working

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Whitepapers:
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:
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Cannabis Executive Turnover Continues as Supreme CEO Departs and Investors Abandon Sector

Webinars:
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