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New Beginnings

July 9, 2019 | Blog | Bob Swidler

After almost 49 years in Place Ville Marie, I’ve decided to relocate to premises on Greene Avenue during the month of May...

Summer Ramblings

June 26, 2018 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Change is hard. It’s even harder for a person to consider a change when things are going well...

Global financial consulting firm Accuracy hires new Partner

February 22, 2018 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Philippe Legris, CFA, FRM, has been hired by financial services consulting firm...

New Look Vision Group Inc. Announces CFO Appointment

February 22, 2018 | Blog | Bob Swidler

New Look Vision Group Inc. (TSX:BCI) ("New Look Vision"), today announces the appointment ...

The Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation appoints new Executive Director

January 14, 2018 | Blog | Bob Swidler

The Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation announces the appointment ...

Sectoral Asset Management Announces New Partner

September 1st, 2018 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Sectoral Asset Management announces the appointment of ...

Indigo Books & Music appoints new EVP & CFO

February 22, 2017 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Following the close of the quarter, Indigo appointed Mr. Hugues Simard as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ...

Air Liquide hires Frankfurt based EVP, Engineering

February 22, 2017 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Through a global search involving offices in Europe and North America...

Montreal-based Pharmascience hires new CFO

February 22, 2017 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Sonia Girolamo was recruited by Pharmascience as Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer in Montreal...

Caisses Ivanhoe partners with Bronfman family’s Claridge on Montreal real estate plan

June 06, 2016 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Canadian pension fund giant Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Bronfman family’s private equity...

The Compartmentalized Career – A New Way Forward

June 06, 2016 | Blog | Bob Swidler

With private sector companies in Canada becoming leaner and meaner to compete globally...

Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc. name new members to their Board of Directors

April 20, 2016 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Mr. Jan Peeters, Chairman of the Board of Directors for both Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc., is pleased to announce ...

The State of Corporate Governance in Canada

September 17, 2015 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Merriam Webster defines “to govern” as “to control, direct or strongly control the actions and conduct of” and “to hold in check or restrain”...

Michael Tan “In The Books”

November 23, 2015 | Blog | Bob Swidler

February 2015 – Indigo Books & Music announces the appointment of a new Executive Vice-President, Michael Tan. Mr. Tan will join the company and assume responsibility for Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Process Engineering, Retail and E-commerce Fulfillment and Transportation...

Eric Bouchard named Chief Financial Officer

Novembre 09, 2015 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Atrium Innovations Inc. (“Atrium” or the “Company”), a globally recognized leader in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative, science-based natural health products, announced today that ...

McGill University Announces new member to Board of Governors

January 07, 2015 | Blog | Johan Mady

McGill University’s Board of Governors convened on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 for their second meeting of 2014-15....

International Alliance Member Hires Montreal-based Executive for U.K. CEO Role

March 05, 2015 | Blog | Bob Swidler

J. Robert Swidler & Associates in affiliation with The Zygos Partnership in London, England is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsley Ruth as Group Chief Executive of Electrocomponents plc ...

Small is Beautiful

February 03, 2015 | Blog | Bob Swidler

Bob Swidler and Jeff Rosin are delighted to announce the affiliation of their respective firms – J. Robert Swidler & Associates Inc. based in Montreal and Rosin Executive Search based in Toronto...

How To Hire An Executive And Make It Work

December 01, 2015 | Blog | Bob Swidler

After almost 44 years of practicing the executive search profession and witnessing thousands of searches...

The World of Private Equity

November 13, 2014 | Blog | Bob Swidler

The volume of private equity investments has exploded of late, with heavily capitalized pension funds joining the fray to seek the better returns afforded by this sector combined with an appropriate risk profile...

Birks Group Announces Appointment of new Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

November 12, 2014 | Blog | Johan Mady

Birks Group Inc. (“Birks Group” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Pat Di Lillo has been appointed Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, effective early January 2015...

The “Hits” Just Keep on Coming

June 13, 2014 | Blog | Bob Swidler

In just a few short months, we’ve made quite an impact in appointing Montreal-based executives to key positions.

Montreal General Hospital Foundation announces new President & CEO

October 27, 2014 | Blog | Bob Swidler

David A. McAusland, Chairman, Montreal General Hospital Foundation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Guy Gourdeau as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation...

Goodfellow Announces the Appointment of Mr. Denis Fraser as President & CEO

November 10, 2014 | Blog | Johan Mady

The Board of Directors of Goodfellow Inc. (TSX:GDL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Denis Fraser as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2014...

A Fruitful Summer To Say The Least

August 28, 2014 | Blog | Bob Swidler

A Fruitful Summer To Say The Least

 

Since our last update to you in June, we have launched a number of exciting search mandates.Included in these are CFO of a large cap, publicly traded telecoms group, CFO of a publicly traded purveyor of luxury goods, EVP, Supply Chain of an important, publicly traded retailer, CEO of a well-known media group and Board members for the most distinguished public institution in its field.

 

Globe and Mail journalist Sophie Cousineau leaves for Caisse de Depot

August 28, 2014 | Blog | Johan Mady

The Globe and Mail’s chief Quebec correspondent Sophie Cousineau is leaving the newspaper to join Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec.

 

Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Cable Inc. Announce Appointment of Patrice Ouimet to the title of Senior VP and CFO

November 17, 2014 | Blog | Johan Mady

Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Cable Inc.  today announced the appointment of Mr. Patrice Ouimet as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 17, 2014...

Jacques Bougie named Chairman of the Board of Directors

June 05, 2014 | Blog | Johan Mady

Atrium Innovations Inc. (“Atrium” or the “Company”), a globally recognized leader in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative, science-based natural health products, announced today that ...

J. Robert Swidler & Associates leads search for new Chairman

April 29, 2014 | Blog | Johan Mady

Atrium Innovations Inc. (“Atrium” or the “Company”), a globally recognized leader in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative, science-based natural health products, announced today that..

Managing Your Career – The Cardinal Sin to Avoid

January 24, 2014 | Blog | Bob Swidler

During my forty two years of service in my profession of executive search, I have watched executives consistently make the same fatal mistake when it comes to managing their careers. I will tell you what it is, but first, an aside...

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