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Michael Ballenger

Partner Emeritus

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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

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

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

Candidate Feedback

Shawn and the Caldwell team are genuine people. I would not hesitate to work with Shawn and the Caldwell Partners team again.

Candidate Feedback

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

Client Feedback

We have undertaken more than 10 searches through Caldwell and each has concluded with an exceptional candidate placed each time.

Client Feedback

Rui Di and her team are best in class.

Client Feedback

Both Carlos Cata and Jay Millen quickly formed a deep understanding of our company's structure, culture, and needs, and were spot-on in their assessments. We look forward to partnering with Caldwell again on future executive searches.

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

I think Mike is the best in the business

Candidate Feedback

Professionalism, superb candidate experience, great reputation.

Client Feedback

It was an amazing experience - Geoff was such a pleasure to work with.

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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

Michael Ballenger

The Transformative Power of People

Positioning vs. Placing

Industry Expertise, Multiplied

Follow Us to Corporate Leaders

Recent Feedback

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

Shawn and the Caldwell team are genuine people. I would not hesitate to work with Shawn and the Caldwell Partners team again.

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

We have undertaken more than 10 searches through Caldwell and each has concluded with an exceptional candidate placed each time.

Rui Di and her team are best in class.

Both Carlos Cata and Jay Millen quickly formed a deep understanding of our company's structure, culture, and needs, and were spot-on in their assessments. We look forward to partnering with Caldwell again on future executive searches.

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.

I think Mike is the best in the business

Professionalism, superb candidate experience, great reputation.

It was an amazing experience - Geoff was such a pleasure to work with.

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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