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John Staines

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Los Angeles
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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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    Executive & Board Search
    
    Professional Level Search
    
    Organizational Effectiveness
    
    Research & Sourcing
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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

Best-in-class, end-to-end recruiting experience with a highly experienced and energetic team.

Candidate Feedback

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

Client Feedback

Jeff, Adam, John, and the rest of the team have been true partners and have carried our voice and brand through all the work that they have done.

Client Feedback

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

Client Feedback

Heather Ring is among the best in the biz

Candidate Feedback

Michael Ballenger and Darren Buck were extremely professional, clear and helpful. I strongly recommend working with Caldwell.

Candidate Feedback

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

Client Feedback

Rarely have I worked with a team as customer focused and competent as John and Bethany.

Client Feedback

“John is the most creative and successful senior recruiter with whom I have worked."

Client Feedback

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

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Executive Search Industry Articles & Insights

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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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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

John Staines

The Transformative Power of People

Positioning vs. Placing

Industry Expertise, Multiplied

Follow Us to Corporate Leaders

Recent Feedback

Best-in-class, end-to-end recruiting experience with a highly experienced and energetic team.

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

Jeff, Adam, John, and the rest of the team have been true partners and have carried our voice and brand through all the work that they have done.

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

Heather Ring is among the best in the biz

Michael Ballenger and Darren Buck were extremely professional, clear and helpful. I strongly recommend working with Caldwell.

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

Rarely have I worked with a team as customer focused and competent as John and Bethany.

“John is the most creative and successful senior recruiter with whom I have worked."

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

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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