Pender & Howe is a premier executive search firm connecting organizations with exceptional C-suite executives and management leaders who drive transformation and long-term success. Whether you're seeking a visionary CEO to shape strategy or high-impact managers to lead critical functions, our tailored, industry-focused recruitment approach ensures you secure the right talent, the first time.
Organizations today require visionary executive leadership to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and drive long-term success. Our Executive Search practice specializes in premium C-suite recruitment, connecting organizations with world-class chief executives, COOs, CFOs, and other senior leadership talent across North America.
Our approach is rooted in deep market insights, rigorous research, and a consultative process that ensures alignment with your organization’s goals. From CEOs and COOs to functional leaders in Finance, Technology, Human Resources, and beyond, we connect you with transformational executives who deliver results.
Beyond C-suite recruitment, organizations rely on experienced director and management professionals who shape business strategy, drive key initiatives, and make critical decisions. Our Professional Search practice specializes in identifying highly skilled department heads, managing directors, and regional managers for strategic roles that carry significant influence within organizations across diverse industries and functions.
We partner with companies to recruit professionals who lead teams, oversee critical functions, and play a pivotal role in business success—whether in finance, technology, operations, or other specialized areas. These are not just mid-level hires; they are high-impact professionals with the expertise and authority to shape business outcomes.
At Pender & Howe, we don’t just find talent—we help you optimize leadership effectiveness. Through our Talent Advisory services, we provide market mapping, leadership assessments, and succession planning to ensure long-term success.
At Pender & Howe, we don't just find candidates—we identify and assess high-performing C-suite leaders and management-level talent uniquely qualified to meet your organization's specific leadership demands. Our premium executive search methodology ensures effective talent acquisition tailored to your industry and functional requirements.
Precision-Driven Search – We take the time to understand your organization’s specific leadership needs, skill sets, and industry dynamics to ensure the perfect fit.
Beyond Traditional Recruitment – Our executive assessments benchmark candidates against role-specific data, ensuring alignment with your organization’s culture, values, and leadership style.
No "Cookie-Cutter" Approach – We leverage data insights to evaluate competencies, leadership potential, and long-term impact, ensuring each hire contributes to sustained success.
This meticulous and strategic approach is the foundation of our unrivaled track record in executive search.
Successful executive recruitment requires a strategic, consultative partnership. Our executive search consultants work closely with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive, confidential, and targeted talent acquisition strategies that identify exceptional leaders for your organization.
Stakeholder-Centric Process – We begin with in-depth consultations to fully understand your leadership needs.
Extensive Talent Network – We leverage our global executive network and curated databases to identify top-tier candidates.
Rigorous Candidate Assessment – Our team, equipped with technical industry expertise, conducts in-depth evaluations to uncover strengths, leadership capabilities, and strategic fit.
The result? Exceptional leaders who bring lasting value to your organization.
At Pender & Howe, our commitment doesn't end with executive placement. We build long-term recruiting partnerships, offering ongoing talent advisory support and strategic guidance to ensure lasting leadership success. Our team of executive search consultants prioritizes retention and performance, not just recruitment.
Beyond Hiring – We cultivate relationships that extend well beyond the recruitment process, ensuring long-term success for both clients and candidates.
Industry & Functional Expertise – Our deep sector knowledge and executive insights allow us to attract and assess leaders who can turn around businesses, build high-performing teams, and drive innovation.
Global Reach, Local Expertise – Our dedicated teams collaborate across the globe, bringing specialized industry, functional, and geographic knowledge to every assignment.
Hiring the right leader is more than just filling a role—it’s about securing long-term success.
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Our executive recruiting expertise has helped organizations across industries secure exceptional leadership talent. Explore our recent executive search case studies showcasing our recruitment methodology and placement success.
