Leaders International Executive Search

Providing exceptional executive search services that transform private, public, and not-for-profit organizations.

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ABOUT US

Who We Are

Leaders is your trusted executive search partner, focused on delivering long-term leadership impact. We work rigorously to identify and attract leaders who create enduring value for our client organizations.
Our mandate is complete only you’ve found the ideal candidate.

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DIFFERENTIATORS

Why Leaders International?

With more than 37 years of excellence in executive search, we are driven by a commitment to professionalism, rigour and deep advisory expertise, setting the standard for client and candidate experience.

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Unparalleled Success Rate

Our broad experience combined with our extensive networks allows us to find the best candidates for your C-suite positions; our success rates are industry leading.

Access & Inclusion

At Leaders International, we take pride in the fact that over 50% of our placed candidates come from underrepresented groups; we take a proactive approach to inclusion that ensures top talent from all backgrounds aren’t overlooked.

Our Clients Come Back

When you work with Leaders, you're never a transaction. We invest in lasting partnerships, which is why so many clients trust us for their future executive searches.

WHAT WE DO

Over 37 Years of Continuous Operations

Bespoke executive search services
Securing the right executive talent is a critical and increasingly complex priority in an evolving business environment. We combine deep market insight, an extensive global network, and unwavering commitment to identify leaders who shape the future of organizations and drive sustained value across industries. Our cross-sector experience ensures informed, tailored outcomes for every mandate.

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PROVEN RESULTS

Our Expertise in Numbers

At Leaders, we pair deep expertise with demonstrable results. Our track record speaks to the impact we deliver as a leading executive search partner.
Our results demonstrate why organizations trust us with their most critical leadership decisions.

37+ years serving clients

96% of placements stay past the guarantee period

93% of placements are in their roles after three years

OUR SERVICES

Practice Areas

Our executive search services in Canada span multiple industries. Whether you need a leader for healthcare, government, or private equity, our team has the expertise to deliver lasting impact.

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Healthcare
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Local & Regional Government
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Indigenous Search
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Private Equity
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Consumer, Retail & Luxury Goods
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Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)
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Non-Profits, Charities & Associations
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Crown Corporations
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Education & Academia
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Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
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Professional Business Services
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Financial Services
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Manufacturing
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Construction & Development
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INDIGENOUS SEARCH

Our Commitment to Truth & Reconciliation

Leaders is proud to be the leading Indigenous executive search firm in North America. In 2017, Leaders merged with Higgins Executive Search, the pioneers and innovators in Indigenous Executive Search.

Our Indigenous and Diversity Executive Search practice is established as a leader in North America. Our firm has conducted more successful Indigenous executive search engagements than any other firm. Working across regions, and across sectors, our Indigenous and Diversity Practice Team has delivered on complex recruitment strategies for companies, communities, educational institutions and organizations large and small. We are:

  • Experts and leaders in Indigenous and Diversity Search and pioneering Indigenous Executive Search for more than 20 years.
  • Experienced at finding, assessing and placing the best diverse talent for Boards, Educational Institutes, Companies, Communities and Governments.
  • Uniquely capable of reaching a network of diverse professionals with the most comprehensive diversity-focused database in the executive search industry.
  • Experienced with supporting Boards to develop their governance structures and recruit experienced and diverse Directors.
  • Able to offer customized services for on-boarding and succession planning.
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WHO WE ARE

Meet The Team

The Leaders Executive Search team takes a strategic approach, working closely with you to find not just the right person for the role, but the right cultural fit for your organization.

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Organizations engage Leaders to strengthen leadership capability at moments that matter most. The visionary executives we place excel in their roles, align with organizational context, and create long‑term value.
Contact Leaders International to begin a search defined by clarity, market insight, proven search methodology and exceptional results.

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