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Caldwell

Leading Principals

John Wallace, Executive Chair
Chris Beck, President & CEO

Caldwell

Firm Overview

Caldwell is a leading retained executive search firm connecting clients with transformational talent. Together with IQTalent, we are a technology-powered talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment at all levels. Through the two distinct brands – Caldwell and IQTalent– the firm leverages the latest innovations in AI to offer an integrated spectrum of services delivered by teams with deep knowledge in their respective areas. Services include candidate research and sourcing through to full recruitment at the professional, executive and board levels, as well as a suite of talent strategy and assessment tools that can help clients hire the right people, then manage and inspire them to achieve maximum business results.

  • Industry Focus
  • Functional Expertise
  • Areas of Service
Academia/Higher Education
Clean Technology/Sustainability
Consumer
Consumer Goods
Consumer Services
Financial Services
Healthcare
HR/Diversity
Industrial
Insurance
Legal/Compliance
Life Sciences
Non-Profit
Professional Services
Technology
All Functions
Board Services
DE&I
Diversity & Inclusion
Executive Search
Organizational Effectiveness
Organizational Strategy
Succession Planning

Off-Limits Policy

We agree not to recruit candidates from clients for one year following a completed search engagement. It is against industry standards to put a candidate on more than one slate at once.

News Briefings

Powering an AI-Driven Workforce

As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise infrastructure, organizations are fundamentally rethinking how talent is identified, assessed, developed, and led. AI is no longer confined to isolated recruiting tools — it is reshaping leadership requirements, workforce planning, internal mobility, and how human judgment operates alongside intelligent systems. The challenge today is not whether to...

Risk Mitigation and Business Complexity is Driving Demand in Legal Recruiting

Demand for senior legal leaders is rising as companies, and law firms face mounting regulatory complexity, global uncertainty, and shifting risks. Boards and CEOs now expect legal executives to be not only technical experts but also strategic business partners who can influence decisions, manage crises, and deliver commercial impact. The bar has never been higher...

Caldwell Appoints Co-Leader of Technology Practice

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...

Caldwell Adds Partner in Dubai

Toronto-headquartered Caldwell has 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...

CFO Recruiting Summit — Beyond the Balance Sheet: Executing Growth and Value Creation

As business complexity accelerates across industries, the office of the CFO is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Once centered primarily on financial stewardship, today’s CFO organizations are becoming enterprise-wide strategic engines—driving growth, managing risk, enabling transformation, and serving as critical partners to the CEO and board. As the CFO role increasingly serves as a pipeline to...

Caldwell Grows Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice

Toronto-headquartered Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Christoph Themel as a partner in the firm’s life sciences and healthcare practice. He is based in London. “Christoph’s appointment reflects our continued investment in building a strong, globally integrated life sciences and healthcare practice,” said Chris Beck, chief executive officer. “His international experience and sector depth expand our...