Mandrake’s consultants connect organizations with exceptional leaders, focusing on their technical qualifications and the cultural fit necessary for successful leadership. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach among its consultants to leverage diverse expertise, ensuring the effective attraction of top talent.

Harold Perry is based in Toronto, where he founded Mandrake in 1970. He has over 50 years of experience in executive search, servicing more than 150 Canadian and international organizations. He has completed over 800 senior executive searches, including hiring the CEOs for Nestle, Pillsbury, Colgate, Canada Post, Molson Canada, Miller Brewing, Pepsi, Smucker’s, SmithKline Beecham, Revlon, Quaker Oats, and others.

Bill Holland is based in Toronto and offers a range of services to Boards and CEOs, including management assessment and the development of leadership succession plans. His expertise spans various industries, functions, and geographic locations. He has extensive experience in the private and public sectors, assisting organizations in hiring executive talent. Bill also works closely with family offices and investor-owned enterprises, connecting them with exceptional entrepreneurial talent from the market.

Managing Director, Mandrake Toronto

Lori Hansford is based in Toronto, where she is a trusted advisor to business leaders in sectors including consumer packaged goods, healthcare, telecommunications, academic institutions, and retail. Lori’s background includes working 20 years in marketing and sales leadership roles, rising to the VP level at Campbell Soup, Molson, Sprint, and Virgin Mobile, where she was instrumental in launching its business into Canada.

President Mandrake Montreal
Montreal

After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of West Florida, Normand Lebeau initially worked for Trans-Canada Glass Inc., focusing on business development and brand image. Since leaving his own point-of-sale manufacturing company in 1996 to become the Managing Partner of Mandrake’s Montreal office, Normand has developed a multi-specialist executive search practice servicing intermediate and senior levels within the Quebec market.

Vice President
Toronto

Graduating from Ryerson with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio & Television Arts, Andrew began his career working at CityTV and then made his way to the advertising world starting off in production. He went back to university at Western and took business courses; then, returned to the Agency world this time in account service. Over the next number of years Andrew worked at several large Advertising Agencies rising to the level of Account Director. He completed the Institute of Communication Agencies’ Certified Advertising Agency Practitioner Designation. Additionally, over the past few years, he has completed 5 marketing courses with the Canadian Marketing Association and is one course away from receiving his Certified Marketing Specialist Designation.

Vice President
Toronto

Charles Lennox is an executive search consultant and trusted advisor to his clients. He helps them recruit top leaders and build impactful teams. With over 25 years of experience in recruitment at the executive, vice president, and director levels, Charles provides a highly personalized service.

Vice President
Toronto

Based in Toronto, David Thomas is a trusted advisor to CEOs and Executive Hiring Managers to recruit top talent in Canada and the USA. In a search career built over the last 20 years, David has a proven track record of helping clients in the Retail, Consumer, and Industrial sectors. David conducts executive assignments and functional roles in Operations, Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Engineering.

Vice President
Toronto

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Vice President
Toronto

Lynn is a respected recruiter with over twenty years’ experience in executive search. She ran her own successful search firm prior to joining Mandrake in the summer of 2007. Lynn continually delivers an ability to identify and deliver candidates that add value to Mandrake’s clients’ organizations. She has managed a significant number of searches (lost count after 600) and during this time has honed her craft in various business categories.

Vice President
Toronto

Sarita Bajaj, based in Toronto, brings a wealth of experience to the table. She provides a broad range of executive search services to Boards and CEOs. Her expertise spans various industries, functions, and geographic locations. With a rich background in private and public sectors, she is well-equipped to assist organizations in recruiting executive talent, including for positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Vice President of Finance.

Vice President
Toronto

Based in Toronto, Stephen is dedicated to addressing critical leadership challenges and fostering long-term relationships, ensuring rewarding opportunities for candidates and optimal solutions for clients. He has over twenty years of experience in recruitment and healthcare software.

VP & Chief Financial Officer
Toronto

As the Vice-President Administration and CFO, Bob oversees several critical functional areas, including Finance and Corporate Services, Facilities Management, and Information & Technology Services.

Senior Associate
Toronto

As a Senior Associate, Daniela is responsible for helping the business run smoothly and efficiently. She supports the business taking responsibility for much of the paperwork, policy and office services.