Nelson/Kraft & Associates

Nelson/Kraft & Associates is an executive recruitment and consulting firm based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, serving organisations across Canada. Its work covers executive recruitment, executive consulting, leadership development and HR services. The consulting side includes strategic and succession planning, compensation reviews, CEO 360 performance, board governance, executive coaching, team development sessions and Birkman Method behavioural assessments.

The firm fills C-suite, senior executive, director-level and management roles, including HR, finance, operations, plant and supply chain managers. It says it has spent decades serving organisations rooted in faith, service and social impact, and it also works with for-profit companies. Sectors it names include real estate and construction, finance and wealth management, manufacturing and consumer goods, agriculture and horticulture, seniors living and continuing care, social services, international relief and development, and Christian education.

Mark Kraft is President and Jeff Pitchford is Vice President and Senior Associate. The firm says its team has held executive roles themselves, and it offers post-placement support, coaching and development for new leaders.