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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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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

Client Feedback

Heather Ring is among the best in the biz

Candidate Feedback

My experience with Caldwell was, end to end, very clear, supportive and attentive.

Client Feedback

The sourcing was amazing - the team targeted the key talent in our industry and got us interviews with many of those individuals.

Client Feedback

Working with Mike and team was a positive and wonderful experience

Client Feedback

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

Client Feedback

We've had a long-standing relationship with Kristin Hebert. She's the perfect "matchmaker" for finding the right person to fill roles.

Candidate Feedback

Caldwell stands out from the crowd. They are by far the best I have ever worked with.

Client Feedback

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

Candidate Feedback

Alex and Paul have re-defined my experience of working with search firms and I would strongly recommend them to both in-house HR / recruiters and friends seeking new opportunities.

Candidate Feedback

Jeff Freeborough was awesome from start till end. I would strongly consider working with Jeff again for future talent acquisitions.

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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

News

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

News

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

Heather Ring is among the best in the biz

My experience with Caldwell was, end to end, very clear, supportive and attentive.

The sourcing was amazing - the team targeted the key talent in our industry and got us interviews with many of those individuals.

Working with Mike and team was a positive and wonderful experience

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

We've had a long-standing relationship with Kristin Hebert. She's the perfect "matchmaker" for finding the right person to fill roles.

Caldwell stands out from the crowd. They are by far the best I have ever worked with.

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

Alex and Paul have re-defined my experience of working with search firms and I would strongly recommend them to both in-house HR / recruiters and friends seeking new opportunities.

Jeff Freeborough was awesome from start till end. I would strongly consider working with Jeff again for future talent acquisitions.

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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