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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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    Executive & Board Search
    
    Professional Level Search
    
    Organizational Effectiveness
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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

There were a lot of reasons, but at the top of the list was the team approach and the people themselves. I’d say the best experience I’ve had with a recruiting team.

Client Feedback

John, Rui, and their team are quite simply the best talent executives I've ever worked with, by a significant margin.

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

You feel her commitment to your success in every email and every meeting.

Client Feedback

Working with Mike and team was a positive and wonderful experience

Candidate Feedback

Paul provided extremely relevant, useful insights throughout the process... his approach is truly unique as a trusted advisor.

Client Feedback

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

Candidate Feedback

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

Candidate Feedback

This has been the best experience I have had given the accompaniment, transparency, information and support provided throughout the process.

Client Feedback

John is one of the top recruiters in the US.

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Executive Search Industry Articles & Insights

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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

Michael Ballenger

The Transformative Power of People

Positioning vs. Placing

Industry Expertise, Multiplied

Follow Us to Corporate Leaders

Recent Feedback

There were a lot of reasons, but at the top of the list was the team approach and the people themselves. I’d say the best experience I’ve had with a recruiting team.

John, Rui, and their team are quite simply the best talent executives I've ever worked with, by a significant margin.

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.

You feel her commitment to your success in every email and every meeting.

Working with Mike and team was a positive and wonderful experience

Paul provided extremely relevant, useful insights throughout the process... his approach is truly unique as a trusted advisor.

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

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

This has been the best experience I have had given the accompaniment, transparency, information and support provided throughout the process.

John is one of the top recruiters in the US.

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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