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John Strackhouse

Vice Chairman

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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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

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

Client Feedback

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

Candidate Feedback

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

Client Feedback

Working with Mike and team was a positive and wonderful experience

Candidate Feedback

True professionals.

Client Feedback

This has been the best search I have ever participated in.

Client Feedback

They were sincerely interested in finding me the perfect person for my need and not just filling the position with a body. Highly recommend.

Client Feedback

Both Rodes and Jeff Freeborough were attentive and most importantly displayed a strong work-ethic.

Candidate Feedback

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

Client Feedback

Professionalism with a bias for action and a sense of pure partnership.

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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

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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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4 Reasons to Partner With Us

John Strackhouse

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.

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

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

Working with Mike and team was a positive and wonderful experience

True professionals.

This has been the best search I have ever participated in.

They were sincerely interested in finding me the perfect person for my need and not just filling the position with a body. Highly recommend.

Both Rodes and Jeff Freeborough were attentive and most importantly displayed a strong work-ethic.

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

Professionalism with a bias for action and a sense of pure partnership.

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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