Finding Exceptional Talent. Building Exceptional Organizations

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1 Finding Exceptional Talent Building Exceptional Organizations

2 Talent is the new currency. We ve known this since

3 Table of contents 4 Trusted Advisors 11 National and Global reach 5 40 Years of excellence 12 Customer Experience 6 What We Do 13 Client Testimonials 7 Executive Search 14 Candidate Testimonials 8 Career transition 15 Community Initiatives 9 Advisory Services 16 Our partners 10 Our Practice Areas 17 Contact Us 3

4 TRUSTED ADVISORS IN talent management Success in business is limited only by people. Mandrake channels its unique service offering along one guiding principle: success in business is limited only by people. So we focus on people, their potential, their performance, and your investment in them. Our role is simple, yet broad and adaptive. We endeavour to improve your business in ways that are unparalleled by other human capital firms. Our partners deliver effective and innovative services, including various levels of executive search and career transition. Our advisory services are tailored to unlock the full potential of your organization and its people. 4

5 40 Years of excellence Harold Perry founds Mandrake at Yonge and Bloor in Toronto Mandrake completes its 1000 th search Mandrake establishes Sales practice Mandrake launches 1st annual Skate for Kids Charity Event Mandrake establishes Technology practice Mandrake opens Calgary office Mandrake moves head office to Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto Mandrake completes its 5000 th search Mandrake and AMA co-host inaugural Marketing Hall of Legends Gala & Awards Mandrake makes its first CEO hires for Max Factor, Nestle, and Pillsbury Mandrake establishes Finance & Accounting practice Mandrake completes its 2500 th search Mandrake establishes Human Resources practice Mandrake launches management selection firm wwwork!com Mandrake appoints Robert Perry as partner Mandrake establishes Go Green program s Mandrake locates to Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto 1980 s Mandrake appoints Stéfan Danis as partner in charge of Marcom practice 1990 s Mandrake opens Montreal office under Normand Lebeau 2000 s Mandrake launches career transition firm NEXCareer 2010 s Mandrake CEO runs Mandrake completes its 7000 th search Mandrake purchases landmark head office at 15 Bedford Road, Toronto Mandrake appoints 4 new partners: Bykerk, Daigneault, Gates, Milic Mandrake establishes PR practice two desert marathons to raise over $ for NABS Mandrake celebrates its 40 th anniversary 5

6 What we do Executive Search career transition Advisory services 67

7 executive search Talent is our expertise. We look forward to sharing it with you. We are passionate about search because we see the value it brings to all stakeholders. Whether it s for an executive or management role, every search should be considered a strategic one. To this end, we strive to ensure that both the client and the candidate are making the right move. After all, their success is our success. The best result is a win-winwin all around. To our colleagues, understanding the importance of fit is not just a cliché. Fit can make or break an opportunity, not just at the executive level, but at all levels throughout the company. Our advantage is that we have a vertical understanding of our client s organizations. With this perspective, we can conduct more targeted searches that take into consideration not just the necessary skills, but also the element of fit. Search is not just about filling jobs. It s about making your business stronger and more successful by complementing your brand and culture with the right talent. Talent is our expertise, and we look forward to sharing it with you. 7

8 career transition take charge of your career There s no greater challenge than changing jobs especially when it s not your choice. Many individuals, with years of management and business experience, have never had to look for a job before. The typical skills that you use in your day-to-day world don t apply. It s a different experience sitting on the other side of the desk, and instead of asking the questions, you ll be answering them. Instead of assessing someone else s capabilities and fit, you ll be making a case for your own. Professional outplacement firms provide assessments to clarify career fit and leadership skills, help you develop a winning resume, hone your interview skills and develop a networking plan. They may help put you on the path to success, but it will take a lot more to land the job you want. Our approach goes well beyond traditional outplacement. We recognize that to successfully compete in today s marketplace you will have to reinvent yourself. We can help you write a personal marketing plan that acknowledges your unique talents and skills, and focuses your personal and professional interests. Together, we will develop a go-to-market job search strategy that identifies the appropriate network of industries and people that give you access to the hidden job market. Finally, we can help you create a business case that will encourage any leadership team to want to work with you. When you work with us you are not on your own. Our team of professionals includes career strategists, executive coaches, business consultants and researchers who will work with you every step of the way. Don t follow the same path that all your peers are on. Set yourself apart from the competition and take charge of your career you own it. 8

9 advisory services Mandrake consultants provide fully integrated talent management solutions. Talent management - how companies hire, develop, and evaluate their workforce is a complex and challenging endeavour for most any company. Since the investment in talent is vital to a company s success, decisions around issues such as recruiting, training, performance measurement and succession planning require a great deal of thought and expertise. Mandrake consultants work with organizations to develop optimal talent management strategies. This includes attracting and hiring top talent, leadership development and succession planning, right through to career transition. We take the time to understand your business and your company culture, as well as the best practices of your industry. From start ups to large multinational corporations, from family run businesses to public institutions, Mandrake consultants have the experience to provide fully integrated talent management solutions. 9

10 Our Practice Areas Mandrake provides talent management solutions to a wide range of organizations including large private and publicly traded corporations, small-medium enterprises, government, public-sector and not-for-profit organizations. Functional Practices Industry Practices Board Services Executive Office General Management Sales & Marketing Advertising & Creative Public Relations Finance & Accounting Human Resources Operations & Product Supply Information Technology Legal Consumer Products & Services Marketing Communications Retail & Hospitality Business to Business Financial Services Life Sciences Digital Clean Technology Real Estate & Construction Natural Resources Government & Public Sector Arts & Education Not-For-Profit 10

11 national and global reach national Mandrake has an in-depth understanding of talent across the country. In addition to our head office in Toronto, Mandrake is represented across Canada in Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. global Mandrake offers clients access to global talent through our international affiliate and executive search network, centered in more than 40 countries in major markets throughout the world. 11

12 Customer Experience The Mandrake approach is client-focused, objective, thorough and confidential. In order to ensure timely success on search engagements, our consultants follow a sequence of logical steps throughout the search process. Mandrake s Search Process We interview your key stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of our mandate. We determine a go-to-market strategy to identify the most qualified candidates. We personally research, recruit and interview all candidates to develop a qualified short list. We conduct thorough background checks and references on every candidate presented. We act as intermediaries throughout the negotiation process, from offer to acceptance. We stay close to the hired candidate throughout the on-boarding process to ensure a successful transition. Our Values Mandrake adheres to the highest ethical standards. Every client and prospective candidate is treated fairly and with respect, dignity and discretion. 12

13 Client Testimonials PUBLICIS Mandrake does far more than simply fill a vacancy with great talent. They take the time to really understand our company culture and seek out individuals capable of making us all better. Andrew Bruce President, Publicis Toronto york university At York, we have found Mandrake most helpful and successful in finding us just the right people - often from unexpected places - to build our organization. Molson Coors I have confidence in our ability to work with your team to significantly upgrade the capabilities of this organization. Dr. Lorna Marsden President and Vice-Chancellor, York University Greg Wade Senior Vice President, Molson Coors Brewing Company Ltd. 13

14 candidate Testimonials mandrake candidates have said Mandrake continues to be the only organization that I trust in the matter of my career. Mandrake connected me with the RIGHT people time and time again. The connections became valuable regardless of the outcome. I feel like Mandrake has my best interest at heart; this is extremely rare in the industry. Mandrake understands my career goals and finds opportunities for me that match my goals. 14

15 community initiatives The Marketing Hall of Legends was co-founded by Mandrake and the American Marketing Association to honour Canadians who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of excellence in the field of marketing. It is meant to honour a body of work and a lifetime of achievements. The Marketing Hall of Legends brings together marketers, media, agencies and academic communities from across the country to select candidates who meet and exceed these criteria. Launched in 1991, Skate for Kids is an all-day hockey event, founded and hosted by Mandrake and St. Michael s College School. Over the years, Skate for Kids has benefited a number of local charities including Variety Village, Children s Own Museum, Museum of Childhood, Tim Horton s Children s Foundation Camps, Hockey Fights Cancer, The Gatehouse, ProAction, National Advertising Benevolent Society and St. Michael s College School Bursary Fund. To date, Skate for Kids has raised over $650,000 and we plan to make that figure grow. The National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS) is a dynamic support system for all Canadian professionals in the communications industry facing personal, career and family challenges due to illness, injury, unemployment or financial difficulties. As business slowed in 2008, Mandrake CEO Stéfan Danis witnessed the real-life impacts of the recession s onset. To defy the negativity of the times, Stéfan registered for a 250km footrace in the Gobi desert in China to raise money for NABS. Stéfan s Running4Nabs ( effort has raised $41,000 for Nabs, a crucial contribution at a time when Nabs is experiencing a 100% caseload increase. In March of 2010, Stéfan decided to run again, this time in the Chilean Atacama desert. His team won the race and raised another $20,000 for NABS. A third race wll be taking place in 2011, this time across the Sahara Stéfan is rallying the ad industry for potential teammates to help raise even more funds for the charity. 15

16 our partners Finding Exceptional Talent Harold Perry Chairman & Founder Stéfan Danis CEO & Chief Talent Officer Normand Lebeau President, Mandrake Montréal Louise Daigneault Vice-President & Partner Daphne Bykerk Vice-President & Partner Building Exceptional Organizations Michael Gates Vice-President & Partner Holland Executive Search & CEO Advisory Services Lori Hansford Vice-President & Partner Rick Richter Vice-President & Partner Gregg Perry Vice-President & Partner 16

17 contact us We would like to count you among our valued clients and encourage you to contact us at any of our offices below. We also welcome any comments and will do our best to answer any questions as soon as possible. toronto Office montréal Office 135 Yorkville Avenue, Suite 1000 Toronto, ON M5R 1C Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Suite 2212 Montréal, QC H3A 2R7 Telephone: Fax: Téléphone: Télécopieur: General Inquiries Normand Lebeau 17

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