TalentX · Executive search

Senior leaders, discreetly placed.

Retained executive search for Canadian growth-stage companies. CEO, CFO, CMO, COO, board, and fractional leadership — sourced quietly, vetted thoroughly, closed in 8–14 weeks.

Executive leadership meeting in a modern boardroom
11 wks
Average time-to-close
12mo
Replacement guarantee
40%+
Diverse shortlists, every search

What you get

A practical, senior team — without the overhead

C-suite search

CEO, CFO, CMO, COO, CRO, CPO, CTO, CHRO.

VP-level roles

Heads of growth, product, engineering, operations.

Board & advisory

Independent directors and chairs for venture and PE-backed boards.

Fractional executives

Senior leadership at startup-friendly rates, 6–18 month engagements.

Healthcare leadership

Hospital CEOs, CMOs and clinical directors.

Cross-border searches

US, UK, UAE, India and Canadian-residency executives.

In their words

Real people. Real outcomes.

Our new COO is the best leader we've ever hired. The shortlist was three perfect candidates.
Karen · CEO · Toronto
Discreet, thorough, and they pushed back when our brief was wrong. Exactly what we needed.
Patrick · Board Chair · Montreal
Closed a CFO search in nine weeks. The references they ran were stronger than ours.
Anita · Founder · Vancouver

FAQ

Questions, answered

What is your typical executive search timeline?

Most C-suite and VP retained searches close in 8–14 weeks from kickoff to signed offer, including shortlist, references and offer negotiation.

Do you work on a retained or contingent basis?

Retained only for C-suite and board. We invest in deep research, off-market sourcing, and a written guarantee — contingent search incentivises the wrong behaviour for senior roles.

What functions and industries do you cover?

CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, CRO, CPO, CTO, CHRO, General Counsel and Board Director seats — across healthcare, SaaS, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and venture-backed scale-ups.

How do you ensure diversity in your shortlists?

Every shortlist is diversity-vetted. We commit in writing to at least 40% diverse candidates on every long list and provide transparent funnel analytics to your board.

Do you offer fractional and interim executives?

Yes. We place fractional CFOs, CMOs, COOs and CROs on 6–18 month engagements, including interim executives during transitions and turnarounds.

What guarantees do you provide?

12-month replacement guarantee on permanent placements at no additional fee. We also offer 90-day onboarding support to maximise retention.

Get started

Considering a senior hire?

A team member will reach out within one business day.

Not sure where to start?

Book a 20-minute discovery call. We'll listen, ask sharp questions, and point you in the right direction — no pitch.