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Michael DeCosta

Managing Partner

New York
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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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    Professional Level Search
    
    Organizational Effectiveness
    
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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

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

Candidate Feedback

I felt that Caldwell was being thorough in their process to ensure a fit. They were not just looking for a hiring to get the job done, but making sure it would be long term partnership.

Candidate Feedback

Professionalism, superb candidate experience, great reputation.

Client Feedback

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

Candidate Feedback

In addition to professionalism, knowledge and transparency, I would say Liz and Scott's follow-through at every step of the process was invaluable (and rare).

Client Feedback

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

Client Feedback

I think Mike is the best in the business

Client Feedback

Heather and Adam were excellent listeners and used their extensive experience to guide us and their deep contacts to bring us impressive candidates for consideration.

Client Feedback

Working with Carlos and team was a pleasure. Excellent partnership and process.

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).

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

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4 Reasons to Partner With Us

Michael DeCosta

The Transformative Power of People

Positioning vs. Placing

Industry Expertise, Multiplied

Follow Us to Corporate Leaders

Recent Feedback

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

I felt that Caldwell was being thorough in their process to ensure a fit. They were not just looking for a hiring to get the job done, but making sure it would be long term partnership.

Professionalism, superb candidate experience, great reputation.

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

In addition to professionalism, knowledge and transparency, I would say Liz and Scott's follow-through at every step of the process was invaluable (and rare).

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

I think Mike is the best in the business

Heather and Adam were excellent listeners and used their extensive experience to guide us and their deep contacts to bring us impressive candidates for consideration.

Working with Carlos and team was a pleasure. Excellent partnership and process.

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).

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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