The PeopleFind Executive Search Team
Charles Grossner, BA, MA, MBA, President
- General Management – CEO’s, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors
- Senior level Marketing, Sales and Business Development
- Retail, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Logistics and Transportation, Technology, Finance
Charles has an extensive background in marketing, advertising and communications. Senior roles in retail, foodservice, manufacturing and technology, domestically and internationally, enable Charles to quickly cut through the chaff in executive search and craft solutions that are effective and lasting.
Charles is one of the authors of “Get Back to Work! A No-Nonsense Guide For Finding Your Next Job Fast”, a best-seller on the subject of employment and job search. He has brought a significant “marketing” tonality and pragmatic understanding of the human communications process to the subject of job search.
Charles has placed numerous senior executives, directors and mid management personnel within the Toronto GTA and nationally. Many of these placements were in positions deemed difficult to fill.
Carolyn Wiseman, Senior Vice President & Executive Consultant
- Senior to mid level management – Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers
- Senior to mid level Marketing and Sales – Consumer Packaged Goods
- Advertising Agency and Marketing Communication – executive, creative and
production - Senior to mid level Accounting and Finance – cross industry, Insurance
- Chartered Accounting Firms, Corporate and Institutional Accounting
Carolyn has extensive agency and client side background in marketing communications, advertising and design in both the US and Canada. Her portfolio encompasses expertise in advertising department management and corporate branding. She has significant expertise in project management and new business development. She has executive experience with major department store retailers, advertising agencies, top Toronto design firms and consumer package goods manufacturers.
Since 2001, Carolyn has brought to PeopleFind Executive Search an immediate understanding of client needs and an unsurpassed dedication to affecting a long term match for client and candidate.
Andrew Barker, BA, BSc, Senior Consultant
- Mid to Senior Level Management – Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents
- Mid to Senior Level Technology, Production and Operations
- Accounting and Finance professionals, Chartered Accounting Firms
Both clients and candidates appreciate Andrew’s straight forward and expedited approach to the search process. He follows through on every assignment and works with the client each step of the way to ensure a successful placement.
Andrew understands the balance between selling the job to the candidate and presenting a realistic view of the position, so that the best and most appropriate candidates are presented. Andrew has a strong background in management and business development for the Technology, Publishing and Tourism sectors and is a member of the HRPAO.
Rita Eriksson, Senior Consultant
- Senior to mid level Management – Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers
- Retail, advertising and marketing
- Accounting and Chartered Accounting Firms
Rita has over twenty years business experience in advertising, marketing and retailing along with a strong background in new business development and sales.
Her experience encompasses project management, advertising department management, direct marketing, vendor negotiations and financial management.
With Rita’s experience on both “sides of the desk” (corporate and sales), she brings an understanding and the skills to satisfy the needs of both the employer and the candidate resulting in a better and longer lasting relationship.
Cecilia Kong, Hon. BA, Director, HR Consulting / Executive Search
- Mid to Senior Level Management – Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents
- Information Technology and New Media professionals
- Not-for-profit sector Operations, Management, and Supervisors
Cecilia understands how to effectively place and leverage a candidate’s competencies. She has a solid understanding of multilevel organizational practices and committee-based hiring. In consultation with the client and its stakeholders, Cecilia places candidates best matching an organization’s evolving mission, values, and culture.
Irma LeBlanc, MBA, Senior Consultant
- Senior to mid level Management – Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers
- Public corporations and private business
- Government and Crown Corporations
Irma is a top performer in recruitment and selection. She has extensive experience sourcing for diverse positions, levels and industries with a focus on achieving timely and cost effective results. She is a sincere and enthusiastic recruiter who thrives on challenges and recognizes the importance of building relationships with both clients and candidates. She is passionate about assisting individuals with career goals and job search strategies and a strong believer in lifelong learning. She is currently working towards her CHRP.
Leon Wilson, CHA, Senior Consultant
- Supervisor to Senior Level Management- Supervisors, Managers, VPs
- Supervisor to Senior Level Management, Production and Operations
- Hospitality, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical
With over thirty years experience in Hospitality, Food and Beverage along with over eight years experience with recruiting Leon brings professionalism, attention to details, thoroughness and a keen perception of Customer Service with his profile. His experience in recruiting coupled with his commitment to providing a level of quality service unmatched by his peers, has created a solid foundation for the continued success of his work. Leon is continually recognized by both his clients and candidates as a dedicated professional, trusted advisor and partner.
Violet Carandang, BSBA, Senior Consultant
- Middle, Senior, and Executive Management
- General Management, Human Resources, Sales and Customer Service, Marketing, Supply Chain, & Retail
Passion is an element that describes Violet’s dedication to tenaciously find the best match for both candidates and employers. She brings an entrepreneurial mindset to PeopleFind. Violet possesses a work history consisting of multinational companies with varied cultures. This is in addition to running a highly successful small business in fulfillment of a dream and a drive to putting into action her business administration educational achievements.
Brian Hughes, Senior Consultant
- Senior to Mid level management – Vice Presidents, Managers and Directors
- Senior to Mid level Information Systems – Project Managers, Analysts, System Developers and Operations staff
- Senior to mid level Engineering and Technology – Mining and Manufacturing
- Senior to Mid Level – Sales and Marketing – Software and Hardware Account Representatives
Brian brings a strong entrepreneurial background to PeopleFind. His experience includes many years in Systems Development, Sales and Marketing. He ran his own business for over 10 years where he used different technologies to develop and market proprietary computer software. Brian brings a good understanding of both client and candidate needs and believes in matching an organization’s goals, values and culture.
Milica Karlovic, Bilingual Senior Consultant
- Senior to mid level Management – Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers
- Marketing, communications, PR, and sales
- Administration including legal, finance and accounting, insurance and human resources
- Customer service, call centre, and medical writers
- Bilingual (French) searches at all levels, across all industries
- Translators (French to English; English to French)
With over 13 years of recruiting experience on behalf of both bilingual and unilingual candidates from CSR to senior level management, in North America and Europe, Miliça is exceptionally talented in understanding the needs of all parties involved. Coupled with her solid knowledge of organizational structure and her ability to recognize people’s competencies, she has repeatedly proven her ability to successfully match candidates to positions enabling companies to achieve their overall goals and direction. Milica’s background is Business Administration, Commerce and Psychology.
Stephen M. Marshall, VP Business Development
- Business owners, “C” Level Executives, Presidents
- Senior to mid level Management – Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers
- Finance and Accounting, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Production, Operations
Stephen brings a strong entrepreneurial background to PeopleFind. Stephen has an extensive background in sales and service. After finishing college (Hotel Management) and working for several years at leading properties in Canada, Bermuda and Mexico, Stephen moved into sales where he has remained for the past 23 years. Specifically, Stephen has spent 15 years in Finance and the last 8 years in IT with several multinational corporations.
Max Kirschner, Senior Consultant
- Senior to Mid level Management – Vice Presidents, Managers and Directors
- Project Managers, Analysts, System Developers and Operations staff
- Sales , Marketing, Technology and Engineering and Technology
Max is a multi-talented recruiting professional with subject matter expertise in sales, marketing, business analytics, process improvement, and program management. As an expert in the fundamentals of business, Max is well qualified to help his clients develop appropriate recruiting strategies to ensure that top talent is placed in key roles and that the talent placed will meet the long term organizational needs of the business.
John Linder, Senior Consultant
- Senior to Mid level Information Systems – Project Managers, Architects, System Developers including Embedded Firmware Developers
- Senior to Mid level Engineering and Technology – Niche Verticals
- Senior to Mid level – Sales and Marketing – Software, Hardware and Technical Account Representatives
John has proven capable of sourcing quality candidates in both large and niche verticals such as high precision metrology, GIS/GPS, LiDAR and remote sensing. He is a skilled communicator who is a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates. John’s varied background (young offender counselor, print/broadcast news reporter, technology sales executive) equips him with the curiosity and persistence that are reflected in the success of his seven years as a recruitment consultant.
Cathy Dimou, Executive Assistant
Cathy has an administrative background with emphasis on Human Resources. As such, she handles the administrative requirements for PeopleFind – a busy Recruiting and Outplacement firm based in Markham, ON but reaching out across Canada, the USA and internationally.
NPA – our global resources
Through NPA (National Personnel Associates – The Worldwide Recruiting Network), we partner with 400 plus recruiting firms in Canada, the USA and internationally. This enables us to access a vast talent pool enhancing our ability to source and place candidates domestically and globally.
