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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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News Briefings

Caldwell Acquires The Counsel Network

Toronto-based Caldwell has acquired The Counsel Network Inc., a Canada-based executive search firm specializing in the Canadian legal market. The acquisition of was an all-cash deal, and no securities of Caldwell were issued in connection with the acquisition. “The Counsel Network is the most respected, connected, and powerful legal recruitment firm in Canada,” said Michael DeCosta, managing

7 Best Practices For Building Client Relationships

Think about your experience as a customer from when you first started spending your own money up until now. Chances are, you’ve been exposed to a poor customer experience at some point in time. When you have these negative experiences, it impacts your view of the establishment for the long road, according to a report

Caldwell Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for LendingPoint

Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted in the recruitment of Ryan Scully as chief marketing officer of LendingPoint, an AI-driven credit-tech platform. Partner Brian Lawton led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Ryan to LendingPoint,” said Tom Burnside, CEO of LendingPoint. “We believe Ryan’s broad experience and strategic leadership skills will be invaluable as LendingPoint continues to expand its offerings

Strategic Insights for Hiring a Private Equity CFO

The signature of the private equity business model has always been a relentless focus on building value and wasting neither time nor resources on things that won’t add meaningful return on investment. In short, as a recent client of Caldwell’s Dave Winston said: “We buy chaos at a discount and sell clarity at a premium.”

Press Releases

Caldwell Enhances Insurance Recruiting Capabilities with the Addition of Katherine Baker to New York Office

(July 29, 2021) Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL; OTCQX: CWLPF) today announced a major enhancement to its insurance recruiting capabilities with the addition of Katherine Baker as a principal in Caldwell’s Insurance Practice and based in the firm’s New York office. “Our focus at Caldwell is combining a deep understanding of our clients

OTC Markets Group Welcomes Caldwell Partners International Inc. to OTCQX

(May 17, 2021) – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 11,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX: CWL; OTCQX: CWLPF), a technology-powered talent acquisition firm, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. The company upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market. Caldwell

Caldwell Enhances Pan-European MedTech/Diagnostics Recruiting Capabilities with the Addition of Ulrika Hagle to London Office

(Feb. 9, 2021) Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL) today announced a major enhancement to its Pan-European recruiting capabilities in the medtech/diagnostics sector with the addition of Ulrika Hagle as a partner in Caldwell’s Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice and based in the firm’s London office. “Ulrika has been advising senior leaders and non-executive

Caldwell Enhances Transportation and Mobility Recruiting Capabilities with the Addition of John Davidson to Chicago Office

(Feb. 5, 2021) Retained executive search firm Caldwell today announced a major enhancement to its recruiting capabilities in the industrial sector with the addition of John Davidson as a partner in Caldwell’s Industrial Practice and based in the firm’s Chicago office. “John brings years of experience and a great network to our industrial practice,” said

Caldwell Acquires IQTalent Partners, Inc.

(Dec. 31, 2020) Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL) today announced it completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of IQTalent Partners as previously announced on December 22, 2020. Based in Nashville, Tennessee and operating primarily in North America, IQTalent Partners is a technology-driven talent acquisition and executive search firm offering consulting, candidate

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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

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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