Empowering Business Outcomes Through Technology Leadership

Specialized Executive Search services designed to match innovative companies with high-caliber technology executives. We have expertise in sourcing C-Suite, Vice President, Director, and Management level technology roles.

Navigating a Complex Process

At Executives IQ, we understand the challenges you’re up against in the search for executive level tech talent.

Most executives aren’t actively searching for jobs.

We can anticipate movements in our established network and apply that foresight to connect you with executives who are open to new opportunities.

Confidentiality can pose challenges when replacing a current executive.

We work discreetly to keep the search for your new executive private.

Mis-hiring is costly and time consuming.

Having achieved a 100% satisfaction rate by thoroughly assessing executive candidates, we vastly reduce chances of a mis-hire

Time is of the essence.

We understand the urgency of finding a key decision maker. We are dynamic in our approach, allowing our team to work within your timelines.

Unspecialized firms waste time and resources.

IT executives want to work with search consultants who thoroughly understand technical environments as well as the qualities and skills required for success.

How We Can Help

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Executive Search

The executive you’re looking for is one connection away. With our network developed over 20+ years, technical expertise, and relationship-based approach, we can help you achieve your executive hiring goals efficiently.

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Executive Consulting

Empower your team to amplify results. Whether you’re looking to grow a high potential team member into an executive role, or support an executive’s growth, we source executive level advisors to support and mentor individuals and teams on a part-time basis.

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Interim Search

When you have a temporary gap in your executive team, tap into our network to hire executives quickly. Our deep understanding of executive qualities, paired with our expertise in the technology talent market, sets us up to find the best candidate for each client’s open positions faster than unspecialized firms.

Not Sure if You Need an Executive?

Consult us on your business challenges. Our team can work with you to navigate the path to success.

We’ve developed a comprehensive and rigorous six-step process to ensure we connect you with top-tier candidates who can drive your business forward immediately.

The Executives

IQ Process

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Client Discovery
Client Discovery

We consult clients to define success, including goals, challenges, and any other unique factors affecting the search. We create an individualized search strategy to address each client’s requirements.

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Research

Our long-term, proactive approach to talent mapping allows us to connect with and nurture relationships with top leaders in the technology space, keeping our search consultants attuned to market trends and movements in the talent pool, while expediting executive candidate sourcing.

3
Candidate Evaluation

Our team conducts a rigorous assessment of each prospective executive candidate’s competencies during a series of telephone, online, and in-person interviews, ensuring we meticulously address all requirements defined in the Client Discovery phase.

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Presentation

Our search consultants present qualified professionals to the client with a detailed explanation of each candidate’s alignment with the opportunity. We then coordinate the interview process between clients and candidates selected to move forward in the process.

5
Interviews

Once the interview process is underway, and prior to moving to an offer stage, we conduct background checks and any other required validations, such as criminal record checks, academic credential verifications, and personality assessments.

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Search Completion

This phase includes compensation negotiations to ensure long-term success and satisfaction for both parties. Executives IQ conducts periodic follow-ups with both the client and the new executive to gauge satisfaction and progress even after the search is completed.

Success Stories

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Client

Alida – a customer experience software platform provider headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices globally.

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Executive Search

Executive Role

Vice President, Engineering

Industry

Software

Problem

Alida needed a Vice President, Engineering to grow their engineering team and drive the engineering of their products.

Solution

We delivered the successful executive candidate who had a proven track record achieving equivalent outcomes at Western Union Business Solutions, PayPal, TIO Networks, and Eventbase.

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Client

Ritchie Bros. – a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks, and other assets.

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Executive Search

Executive Role

Director, Information Security

Industry

Industrial Auctioneer

Problem

Ritchie Bros. needed a Director, Information Security to develop and deliver a comprehensive information security program for the Ritchie Bros. group of companies.

Solution

We successfully placed the executive candidate who went on to set the standard for information security at Ritchie Bros. and elevate into a CISO role. This executive is still with the organization six years later.

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Client

Fraser Health Authority – the largest of the five regional health authorities in B.C., Canada working together with the Ministry of Health.

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Interim Search

Executive Role

Program Director

Industry

Healthcare

Problem

The Fraser Health Authority needed a Program Director to oversee six healthcare technology transformation initiatives.

Solution

We delivered the successful executive candidate who went on to complete the program as planned and under budget, with a strong endorsement from the steering committee and the MHSU executives.

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Pela – famously known as the creators of the world’s first compostable phone case, Apple watch strap, and AirPods case, as well as the first fully biodegradable sunglasses (even the lenses!).

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Executive Search

Executive Role

Vice President, Engineering

Industry

Manufacturing

Problem

Pela needed a VP, Engineering to lead the Engineering teams that support their e-commerce, Mobile app, and connected software teams.

Solution

We successfully placed an executive candidate at Pela, who had a proven track record of leading equivalent projects at OrderBoard and OXIO.

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Client

Best Buy Canada – a multinational retailer of technology, entertainment products, and services with a commitment to growth and innovation.

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Executive Search

Executive Role

Director, IT Operations

Industry

Retail

Problem

Best Buy Canada needed a Director, IT Operations to lead a team of 60 staff and managers, as well as 70 offshore resources to support Best Buy’s online website and e-commerce store.

Solution

We delivered the successful executive candidate who had equivalent leadership experience and proven success at Coast Capital Savings and the Provincial Health Services Authority.

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