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Michael Ballenger

Partner Emeritus

San Francisco
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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

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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

Working with Mike and team was a positive and wonderful experience

Client Feedback

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

Candidate Feedback

Kristin was amazing. Total pro. Knows the market, knows the game, knows the strategy. 1,000% satisfied and will recommend you all going forward to all my colleagues.

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.

Candidate Feedback

Rui and her team are industry leaders.

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.

Candidate Feedback

All of the Caldwell team were knowledgeable, accessible, and supportive throughout the process.

Candidate Feedback

It was obvious to me that everyone I interacted with at Caldwell has a great deal of empathy and patience.

Candidate Feedback

The professionalism shown by the recruiters was amazing. I would recommend Caldwell to both the hiring companies and the candidates.

Client Feedback

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

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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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Caldwell Announces Leadership Appointments for Industrial Practice and Caldwell Analytics

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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 Ballenger

The Transformative Power of People

Positioning vs. Placing

Industry Expertise, Multiplied

Follow Us to Corporate Leaders

Recent Feedback

Working with Mike and team was a positive and wonderful experience

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

Kristin was amazing. Total pro. Knows the market, knows the game, knows the strategy. 1,000% satisfied and will recommend you all going forward to all my colleagues.

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.

Rui and her team are industry leaders.

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

All of the Caldwell team were knowledgeable, accessible, and supportive throughout the process.

It was obvious to me that everyone I interacted with at Caldwell has a great deal of empathy and patience.

The professionalism shown by the recruiters was amazing. I would recommend Caldwell to both the hiring companies and the candidates.

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

Executive Search Industry Articles & Insights

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

Caldwell Announces Leadership Appointments for Industrial Practice and Caldwell Analytics

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

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