Category: Executive Search

Finding the right CEO is no easy task. We’ve compiled 4 tips for private equity firms to consider when conducting a CEO or executive search for a portfolio company to optimize performance and create value. 

Our CEO James Baker, sat down for a conversation with Dom Spiers from Dataminr to discuss talent in the defence industry. They covered everything from Dom's experience in the British Army and UK Special Forces, to transitioning into the industry, his interview process, team composition, DEI and much more.

In order for employers to attract quality executive candidates, positioning business-critical opportunities to compel executives to engage in conversations is imperative to securing highly experienced and skilled individuals.

With the tightest talent market we've seen in years, brands have been turning to marketing experts to play a larger role in the ability to recruit and attract top talent through employer branding initiatives.

Today's HR leaders have become extremely dynamic, adaptable and agile to pivot at any given notice. So what are the human resource priorities for 2022?

Our CEO James Baker, sat down for a conversation with Brenda Kirkwood and David Booker who lead the Post-Placement Integration program at Keynote Search on how they help to achieve the successful integration of executives with their new employers.

Our CEO James Baker, Managing Director of Ottawa Heather Darling, and Managing Director of Toronto Paresh Mistry sat down for a conversation as to what they are seeing in the current executive talent landscape right now.

Executive recruitment has to be focused around people, not a hiring transaction.

When it comes to hiring a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) for your organization it is important to consider which type of CFO, their characteristics and skills will be best suited.

We have completed over 200 sessions of our Post-Placement Integration program which focuses on structured, objective and collaborative sessions for newly appointed executives and their organizations. We have uncovered common themes where executives are focusing their conversations and attention in the first 90 days of employment.