Human Resources – ‘C’ Level Searches – Simpson McGrath & Associates

Representative Engagements

A regional search for a leader to substantially expand the capital base of the Foundation in preparation for new audio and ophthalmic services to school children within the region, such services to encompass mobile diagnostic equipment.
Additionally, volunteer counsel and support to the newly-appointed executive director for expansion of the residential services from 4 – 20 units in Winnipeg dedicated to family supporters of children undergoing intensive care therapy, focusing on capital generation.

National search for a CFO to lead the financial function in 51 subsidiary companies, and the parent holding company, as the foundation for significant expansion and growth.

National search for a COO in the presidential succession position to manage growth and profitability, emphasizing productivity, labour retention and relationships with the Nations (First and Metis).

Strategic counsel on the recruitment and appointment of a Chief Chemist.
The incumbent is accountable for laboratory quality in all respects, client relationships and business development.

A national search for a broadly experienced individual, to manage expectations of 35,000 members during a period of significant growth, orders of magnitude technological change, paradigm shifting regulatory change and compounded annual revenue increases.
This search subsequently led to counsel for development of the organization’s strategic business plan and additional searches for a Chief Financial Officer and Chief Marketing Officer.

A national search for an accounting executive to consolidate and lead growth.
This was a ‘green field’ appointment in recognition of sustained business growth.

A national search for an accounting and financial executive to consolidate growth through the organization of administrative, financial, information technology and human resource functions.
This search was undertaken following successful placement of branch managers and purchasing professionals.

An international search for a multi-sectoral leader to lead the design and implementation of a completely wireless communications and data management system for application throughout North America.
This search subsequently led to a second search for a Manager, Information Technology.

An executive search for an experienced manager from the health sector to assist in functional integration of the human resource function with regional health delivery organizations.

A Western Canadian search for a human resources executive with experience in managing the traditional human resources function, performance in a cross-cultural organizational environment and a proven record of directing on-the-job applied training programs.

Recruitment of a senior executive to direct and lead scale up of manufacturing from bench scale to full production, wherein the incumbent needed to possess single or double doctoral degrees in molecular biology and related science.
Candidates were sourced principally from Australia, Western Europe, West Africa, Canada and Brazil.

A national search to succeed the retiring Executive Director and to set the basis for growth over the next decade.

A search for a General Manager to consolidate growth, prepare for succession in anticipation of retirement of the majority shareholder and President, and to implement state-of-the-art information-based manufacturing technologies.
This search subsequently led to additional searches for a Controller and Director of International Sales.

Recruitment of a Marketing Manager with emphasis on communications, customer service and graphic design.
This engagement subsequently led to the second one requiring the recruitment of a Major Accounts Manager, Director of Purchasing (annual purchases well into the eight-figure range), and, in supporting role, recruitment of the Canadian Order Desk Specialist, a Warehouse Manager and an Executive Receptionist.

A national search for a Materials Manager to lead and control in the inventory function, with raw material commitments in the 9-figure range.

Strategic counsel on the appointment of a President and Chief Executive Officer to succeed the retiring President.
Compensation for the incumbent is well into the mid six figure range.

Recruitment of a President and Chief Executive.
Officer to manage the two largest investments as the core of a new holding company.

Strategic counsel on the recruitment and selection processes to replace a President at a time of great organizational stress.
This engagement required extensive consultations with the University governance structures, senior executives and deans and heads of departments.

An international search for a talented individual to set strategy for the next decade, and to succeed the retiring President and Chief Executive Officer.