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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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Candidate Feedback

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

Candidate Feedback

Ulrika Hagle is an outstanding executive recruiter. Experienced, knowledgeable and responsive.

Client Feedback

Kenny Baillie did his usual excellent job of research, communication along the process, follow up, and closure.

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.

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

I think Mike is the best in the business

Client Feedback

The quality of the experience and of the people are what keep us coming back to Caldwell.

Client Feedback

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

Candidate Feedback

Mark Dillard was extremely responsive 24/7 and a pleasure to work with! one of the best!

Candidate Feedback

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

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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

Executive Career Track

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

Michael Ballenger

The Transformative Power of People

Positioning vs. Placing

Industry Expertise, Multiplied

Follow Us to Corporate Leaders

Recent Feedback

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

Ulrika Hagle is an outstanding executive recruiter. Experienced, knowledgeable and responsive.

Kenny Baillie did his usual excellent job of research, communication along the process, follow up, and closure.

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

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

I think Mike is the best in the business

The quality of the experience and of the people are what keep us coming back to Caldwell.

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

Mark Dillard was extremely responsive 24/7 and a pleasure to work with! one of the best!

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

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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