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John Staines

Partner

Los Angeles
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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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    Executive & Board Search
    
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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

Follow Us to Corporate Leaders

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.

Recent Feedback

Candidate Feedback

Great personable experience with John and Jim. Jim kept me apprised of the process, was easy to work with and had great energy.

Client Feedback

This has been the best search I have ever participated in.

Candidate Feedback

Always made sure I felt like a priority during the process and not just another profile

Client Feedback

I think Mike is the best in the business

Candidate Feedback

You can tell that they are a true business partner to their clients.

Client Feedback

Both Rodes and Jeff Freeborough were attentive and most importantly displayed a strong work-ethic.

Client Feedback

Every interaction with us is professional and I have no doubt that we are represented in the market in an impeccable manner.

Client Feedback

Brian Lawton was a pleasure to work with. His expertise was critical in our decision making.

Candidate Feedback

Allison Dubrow really made me feel like she had my best interests in mind. That is likely the biggest differentiator from other search firms.

Client Feedback

The team knew exactly what to look for and didn't give up until we got there.

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Executive Search Industry Articles & Insights

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Caldwell Announces Sale of IQTalent

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Stronger Together: Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and the Art of the Possible

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Beyond the Title: How executive search firms identify the next generation of leaders

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Caldwell Names John Staines as Partner and Leader of Global HR Practice

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

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2026 Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® Honourees Announced

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Caldwell Launches Global Financial Institutions Group Practice

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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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4 Reasons to Partner With Us

John Staines

The Transformative Power of People

Positioning vs. Placing

Industry Expertise, Multiplied

Follow Us to Corporate Leaders

Recent Feedback

Great personable experience with John and Jim. Jim kept me apprised of the process, was easy to work with and had great energy.

This has been the best search I have ever participated in.

Always made sure I felt like a priority during the process and not just another profile

I think Mike is the best in the business

You can tell that they are a true business partner to their clients.

Both Rodes and Jeff Freeborough were attentive and most importantly displayed a strong work-ethic.

Every interaction with us is professional and I have no doubt that we are represented in the market in an impeccable manner.

Brian Lawton was a pleasure to work with. His expertise was critical in our decision making.

Allison Dubrow really made me feel like she had my best interests in mind. That is likely the biggest differentiator from other search firms.

The team knew exactly what to look for and didn't give up until we got there.

Executive Search Industry Articles & Insights

Caldwell Announces Sale of IQTalent

Stronger Together: Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and the Art of the Possible

Beyond the Title: How executive search firms identify the next generation of leaders

Caldwell Names John Staines as Partner and Leader of Global HR Practice

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

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