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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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    Executive & Board Search
    
    Professional Level 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.

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Client Feedback

This was a difficult role for us to fill, and Caldwell made the difference.

Candidate Feedback

Rodes was a great partner and trusted advisor throughout the process. He has a great energy about him and is an outstanding communicator.

Client Feedback

My experience with Caldwell exceeded expectations.

Client Feedback

Kelly and Geoff understood what we wanted. We described this search to them as a unicorn and they were able to deliver higher than our expectations.

Candidate Feedback

Of all the recruiters I have worked with before, they were by far the most responsive and comprehensive in their approach and service.

Client Feedback

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

Candidate Feedback

Superb guidance and coaching throughout the end to end process. Consummate professionals and very amiable people (Shawn, Mark Dillard, Janet Christensen to name a few).

Client Feedback

Tenacious, understands needs and brings broad market perspective

Candidate Feedback

Les is always well versed on what the client is seeking and very candid on what the role entails. I never feel I'm being sold a bill of goods.

Client Feedback

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

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Executive Search Industry Articles & Insights

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

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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

This was a difficult role for us to fill, and Caldwell made the difference.

Rodes was a great partner and trusted advisor throughout the process. He has a great energy about him and is an outstanding communicator.

My experience with Caldwell exceeded expectations.

Kelly and Geoff understood what we wanted. We described this search to them as a unicorn and they were able to deliver higher than our expectations.

Of all the recruiters I have worked with before, they were by far the most responsive and comprehensive in their approach and service.

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

Superb guidance and coaching throughout the end to end process. Consummate professionals and very amiable people (Shawn, Mark Dillard, Janet Christensen to name a few).

Tenacious, understands needs and brings broad market perspective

Les is always well versed on what the client is seeking and very candid on what the role entails. I never feel I'm being sold a bill of goods.

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

Executive Search Industry Articles & Insights

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

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

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