Academic, nonprofit, and government institutions tie together the very fabric of our communities. At Pender & Howe, we leverage a consultative approach in our executive search, identifying the unique leadership expertise that each distinctive organization demands.
We work closely with these teams to ensure that exceptional talent will elevate their current culture, their immediate potential, and their wider vision for the future.
Academics
Our consultants have collaborated with leading universities and institutions across Canada to connect outstanding leadership with key opportunities. To attract top talent, our teams are prepared to reach beyond Canada, connecting with U.S. based academic professionals for even more successful searches.
Pender & Howe teams have also led searches with local and regional school divisions at the executive level, including Superintendent and Associate Superintendent roles.
Non-profits
Today’s non-profit roles present a unique challenge for finding the right fit: the scope of the positions is often broad, the compensation requirement can be difficult, and the importance of attracting the right talent is deeply essential.
Finding the right nonprofit leadership to align with an organization’s unique profile can’t be compromised. Pender & Howe teams have led senior (C-Suite level) searches across a wide variety of non-profits in the agriculture space, startup ecosystem, NGO sectors, and more.
Government
Pender & Howe teams have worked at the provincial and federal government level, serving in both an advisory and an executive search capacity.
Key government sector roles require search activities and strategies that focus on identifying talent in Canada as well as the US. These searches tend to be very specific in scope, requiring a highly specialized search team.
Pender & Howe Executive Search was formed by a team of professionals with extensive experience in executive search services. We provide a fully streamlined boutique retained service for companies looking to bolster their executive leadership team.
We have offices across North America: Toronto, Montreal, Boston, New York, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Our clients range from pre-seed startups and VC-backed disrupters to global public companies.
Our Partners have firmly established a trusted network of connections across a wide range of sectors and industries, which has proven invaluable in finding and attracting the best executive talent. Your team can expect transparency, collaboration and high-level service on every assignment we lead.
A Co-Founder of Pender & Howe, Glenn brings over 25 years of targeted search experience to his Clients. As an Advisor with Loyal VC and a member of the JR Shaw School of Business Sales & Marketing Advisory Board Glenn enjoys being actively involved in the business community. Focusing on executive search within the C-Suite and Board space across the scientific, healthcare, artificial intelligence/machine learning and NPO sectors, Glenn and his team work diligently to source exceptional talent for top-tier organizations.
Glenn enjoys fishing although not always “catching”, excellent wine and is a foodie.
Travis is a co-founding Partner of Pender & Howe. He sits on the Executive Board of Directors for Kestria, the world’s largest executive search network. As an Advisor with Loyal VC, he also supports entrepreneurs in all aspects of key talent strategies.
Travis’ primary focus is partnering with investors and C-Suite leaders on complex executive searches. His latest projects have included a CEO search on behalf of a global family office, building a leadership team for a Series C VC-backed tech company and replacing a long-standing founder of a business that went public on the NASDAQ.
Travis is an avid competitive golfer passionate about international travelling, often trying to combine the two!
Leveraging an extensive network coupled with deep industry-specific knowledge gained through twenty years of direct pharmaceutical and healthcare experience, Céline is a Partner at Pender & Howe, advising clients on executive-level search strategies in the Biotech, Medtech, and Healthcare industries. A pharmacist by trade, Celine has accumulated more than 900 hours of practice in professional coaching (PCC certification). Celine is also the Leader of America’s life sciences practice in Kestria and a board member of Women in Bio (a volunteer organization that supports DEI practices in life sciences).
Mother of three, an avid runner who loves sailing and an active volunteer in a non-profit that gives children with motor disabilities the opportunity to achieve sporting challenges.
Natural curiosity, strong business acumen and an ability by means of a high EQ to connect with people are characteristics that make Ryan a trusted recruitment partner. Equipped with over two decades of Consumer-Packaged Goods and Sports Marketing experience, Ryan has quickly established himself as a trusted partner for companies operating in the private and public sectors.
Ryan has built commercial leadership teams and successfully placed several executives in every function across a variety of CPG industries.
When he’s not building relationships and feverishly working, you can find Ryan enjoying soul food in the outdoors with his family and friends.
Tara-Lynn supports Pender & Howe’s North American operations, leveraging her Human Resources Management education and 10+ years of recruitment experience in the life science, healthcare, consumer, technology, and academic sectors. She collaborates with Pender & Howe’s Partners on emerging market trends, uncovers top-performing talent, and builds partnerships with clients and candidates. Tara-Lynn has a knack for finding needles in haystacks and a passion for discovering extraordinary leaders.
Outside of work, Tara-Lynn enjoys playing fetch with her Golden Retriever, listening to a new podcast, or training for her next marathon—sometimes all at once.
Michelle is a Consultant with Pender & Howe, serving clients throughout North America. Michelle’s ten years of experience includes leading executive search mandates and managing corporate Talent Attraction Strategies in high-growth markets with the Big 4.
Her latest accomplishments include identifying key leadership teams within the fintech space in Toronto, co-leading a CSO Search for an innovative Biotechnology company based in Vancouver and currently, identifying a Head of Canada HR search within the professional services landscape.
A lifelong learner, Michelle is currently completing her MBA. Her weekends are spent with her two children, her golden retriever Brady, and her husband.
Kirti supports Pender and Howe’s North American operations. She has worked with top-tier organizations, successfully identifying and placing high-caliber executives in key roles across NA, EMEA, and APAC. Her expertise spans various industries, including SWFs, VC/PE firms, Non-Governmental Organizations, Academia, and Research Institutions. She is passionate about leadership for a better world and is driven to help organizations find exceptional leaders who will drive growth and create a lasting impact.
In her spare time, Kirti likes tending to her plants, cooking different cuisines and exploring trails around Toronto.
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