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Michael Ballenger

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The Transformative Power of People

As a premier provider of executive talent, Caldwell believes that great talent can transform organizations. Our executive recruiters are experts at locating people with the power to turn corporate potential into proven success.
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Services we offer

Positioning vs. Placing

Our executive recruitment and agile talent solutions go beyond simple placement. We’re an executive search firm that positions clients, and those who work with them, for nothing short of greatness.
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Industries we serve

Industry Expertise, Multiplied

Caldwell enlists executive recruiters who know an industry inside and out. These elite teams of dedicated experts will work across offices, competencies and geographies to find the best and brightest in the field.
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Functional roles we place

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More than an executive recruiting firm, we can help you replace a retiring CEO, find a new board director, or simply grow and retain your staff. Our extended executive search and advisory solutions and experienced executive recruiters speed you to your goals.

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Rui Di is one of the best recruiter professionals in the business.

Candidate Feedback

There were a lot of reasons, but at the top of the list was the team approach and the people themselves. I’d say the best experience I’ve had with a recruiting team.

Candidate Feedback

Paul provided extremely relevant, useful insights throughout the process... his approach is truly unique as a trusted advisor.

Candidate Feedback

This has been the best experience I have had given the accompaniment, transparency, information and support provided throughout the process.

Candidate Feedback

My experience with Caldwell was, end to end, very clear, supportive and attentive.

Client Feedback

Heather Ring is among the best in the biz

Candidate Feedback

This has been the best interaction with recruiters and a talent acquisition firm in my career.

Client Feedback

Dave was extraordinary throughout the whole process and while we were looking for a very specific profile, he managed to find exactly what we were looking for.

Client Feedback

Mike DeCosta is the best. He knows the market, the firms and which candidates would meet our needs.

Client Feedback

We've had a long-standing relationship with Kristin Hebert. She's the perfect "matchmaker" for finding the right person to fill roles.

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Caldwell Announces Promotion of Lindsay Schoen Lane to Partner

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Caldwell Strengthens Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice with Addition of Olga Kozlova in Dubai

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Caldwell Strengthens Consumer Practice with Addition of Nicole Woolley as Partner

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Caldwell Appoints Steven Price as Co-Leader of Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice

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Caldwell Announces Leadership Appointments for Industrial Practice and Caldwell Analytics

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Caldwell Appoints John Blank as Chief Operating Officer and Names Regional Managing Partners

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4 Reasons to Partner With Us

Michael Ballenger

The Transformative Power of People

Positioning vs. Placing

Industry Expertise, Multiplied

Follow Us to Corporate Leaders

Recent Feedback

Rui Di is one of the best recruiter professionals in the business.

There were a lot of reasons, but at the top of the list was the team approach and the people themselves. I’d say the best experience I’ve had with a recruiting team.

Paul provided extremely relevant, useful insights throughout the process... his approach is truly unique as a trusted advisor.

This has been the best experience I have had given the accompaniment, transparency, information and support provided throughout the process.

My experience with Caldwell was, end to end, very clear, supportive and attentive.

Heather Ring is among the best in the biz

This has been the best interaction with recruiters and a talent acquisition firm in my career.

Dave was extraordinary throughout the whole process and while we were looking for a very specific profile, he managed to find exactly what we were looking for.

Mike DeCosta is the best. He knows the market, the firms and which candidates would meet our needs.

We've had a long-standing relationship with Kristin Hebert. She's the perfect "matchmaker" for finding the right person to fill roles.

Executive Search Industry Articles & Insights

Caldwell Strengthens Human Resources Practice with Addition of Ali Palmer as Partner

2026 Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® Honourees Announced

Caldwell Launches Global Financial Institutions Group Practice

Caldwell Announces Promotion of Lindsay Schoen Lane to Partner

Caldwell Strengthens Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice with Addition of Olga Kozlova in Dubai

Caldwell Strengthens Consumer Practice with Addition of Nicole Woolley as Partner

Caldwell Appoints Steven Price as Co-Leader of Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice

Caldwell Announces Leadership Appointments for Industrial Practice and Caldwell Analytics

Caldwell Appoints John Blank as Chief Operating Officer and Names Regional Managing Partners

Building the Distribution Bench: What Today's Asset Managers Need to Get Right

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