About Us

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 CEO for Bright Cellars  

John Strackhouse and Bethany George of Caldwell have assisted in the recruitment of Joe Megibow as the new chief executive officer of Bright Cellars, a data-driven wine discovery, curation, and production platform. He formerly served as CEO and board member of Purple Innovation Inc., a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better

Caldwell Recruits Managing Director, Head of People and Workplaces for Marlette Holdings

Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted in the recruitment of Graham Kennedy as managing director, head of people and workplaces at Marlette Holdings Inc., a financial technology company operating the Best Egg financial platform. Partner Brian Lawton led the assignment. “This new leadership role highlights, among other things, the investments our company is making to scale and grow our

Caldwell Posts 17 Percent Revenue Gain

Toronto-based Caldwell posted Q3 revenues of $41.9 million (Canadian), a 17 percent increase from a year ago. Financial results include those of IQTalent Partners (IQTP). “This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of record year-over-year revenue results,” said John Wallace, CEO. “Consolidated revenue for the quarter was $41.9 million (a 17 percent increase over the prior year) and $120.2

Caldwell Opens Offices in Annapolis and Tysons Corner

Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the opening of new locations in Annapolis, MD and Tysons Corner, VA, in the Washington, D.C. area. In conjunction, the firm added Byron Marchant as a partner and Tiffany Faucette as an associate. The moves expand the firm’s capabilities and add focus on the sports and entertainment industry, federal and state public

Press Releases

Caldwell Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

(Sept. 1, 2020) Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL) iscelebrating the 50th anniversary of the firm’s founding in 1970. “Today we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Caldwell’s first day of connecting clients with transformational talent,” said John Wallace, chief executive officer. “50 years is an incredible milestone for any company, and we have

Caldwell Enhances Consumer Products Recruiting Capabilities with the Addition of Dave Pitfield

(Aug. 5, 2020) Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL) today announced a major enhancement to its recruiting capabilities in the consumer packaged goods sector with the addition of Dave Pitfield as a partner in the Atlanta office and a member of the Consumer, Retail & e-Commerce Practice. Mr. Pitfield leads C-suite and senior executive

Caldwell Joins More Than 1,000 CEOs in Unprecedented Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

(July 15, 2020) Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL) today announced it has joined the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. One of more than 1,000 CEOs that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, John Wallace is committing himself and Caldwell to advance diversity and

Caldwell Enhances Insurance Recruiting Capabilities with the Return of Peter Reed

(May 7, 2020) Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL) today announced a major enhancement to its recruiting capabilities in the insurance sector with the return of Peter Reed as managing partner of the firm’s Insurance Practice, and a member of the firm’s Stamford and New York offices. “Peter has more than 25 years of

Caldwell Places on The Globe and Mail’s Brand-New “Women Lead Here” Benchmark of Executive Gender Diversity

(March 27, 2020) Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX: CWL) is pleased to announce it has earned a spot on the inaugural Report on Business Women Lead Here list, an annual benchmark of executive gender diversity in corporate Canada. Launched in 2020, Women Lead Here is an annual benchmark report produced by Report on Business

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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