Mandrake

Mandrake is a Canadian executive search firm founded in Toronto in 1970, establishing itself as a prominent player in the executive recruitment market over five decades. The firm has completed 15,000 searches, marking significant milestones in its evolution. In 2020, to commemorate its 50th anniversary, Mandrake opened a new office in Toronto's upscale Yorkville district, further solidifying its presence in executive search. The company now operates offices in Toronto (headquarters), Montreal and Chicago.

The firm specialises in finding exceptional people who build exceptional organisations, offering comprehensive and inclusive executive search processes designed to help organisations identify and select exceptional leaders capable of fostering winning cultures and building high-performing teams. With five decades of expertise, Mandrake provides invaluable insights into career transitions, offering guidance for even seasoned executives navigating job search and helping them avoid common pitfalls.

Mandrake's industry practices span digital marketing and advertising, creative services, consumer products and services, travel and hospitality, retail and e-commerce, financial services, broadcasting and publishing, healthcare and life sciences, business services, clean technology, natural resources, technology and telecommunications, real estate and construction, and industrial manufacturing, logistics and transportation. They also serve family offices and private equity sectors, plus non-profit, government and education organisations. Over 70% of Mandrake clients have partnered with them for more than 20 years, reflecting the firm's commitment to long-term relationships based on trust.