Executive Search Services
Full talent solutions for Canadian companies that need top leaders
C-Suite Recruitment
From CEO to CFO, we find leaders who change organizations. Our process includes strategic assessment, cultural fit checks, and support after the hire to make sure transitions go smoothly.
- CEO searches
- CFO placements
- CTO recruitment
- COO searches
Board Advisory
We build boards with independent directors who ask the right questions. We find board members who bring strategic insight, industry knowledge, and fresh perspectives to Canadian companies.
- Finding independent directors
- Board composition strategy
- Governance reviews
- Placing committee chairs
Senior Management Search
VP, Director, and Head roles for companies that are scaling. We get the challenges of growing businesses and find leaders who can handle the jump from startup agility to corporate stability.
- Vice President level searches
- Director and Head of positions
- Functional leadership roles
- Regional management positions
Succession Planning
Future-proof your leadership pipeline with systematic talent mapping. Our succession planning services help organizations identify, develop, and retain the next generation of leaders while ensuring business continuity.
- Leadership pipeline assessment
- Talent mapping and development
- Executive coaching referrals
- Transition planning support
Our Search Process
A proven methodology that delivers results within 8-10 weeks
Discovery
Week 1: Deep dive into your organizational culture, strategic objectives, and specific role requirements. We conduct stakeholder interviews and develop a comprehensive search strategy.
Sourcing
Weeks 2-6: Systematic identification and approach of potential candidates through our network, research, and direct outreach. Focus on currently employed executives and passive candidates.
Assessment
Weeks 7-8: Rigorous evaluation process including competency interviews, cultural fit assessment, and reference validation. Presentation of 3-5 qualified finalists.
Placement
Weeks 9-10: Final interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding support. We facilitate the transition process and provide follow-up to ensure successful integration.
Jakub Radoslaw Brickman
Founder & Managing Partner
Jakub brings 18 years of executive search experience across Canada and Central Europe. Fluent in English, Czech, and Slovak. Rotman School of Management alumni with deep expertise in technology and financial services sectors.
Leadership You Can Trust
Our founder, Jakub Radoslaw Brickman, established our firm with a simple principle: executive search should be about building lasting relationships, not just filling positions. His multilingual capabilities and cross-cultural expertise have made Brickman Executive Search the preferred partner for organizations seeking leaders who can navigate both Canadian business dynamics and global markets.
Based in Vancouver but serving clients across Canada, Jakub personally oversees every search engagement to ensure our high standards are consistently met. His approach combines traditional relationship-building with modern assessment techniques, resulting in placements that create long-term value for all stakeholders.
"We hired Brickman for a VP Engineering search. They brought us five candidates, all of whom were currently employed and open to moving. That's the sign of a deep network."— David M., CTO, Toronto-based SaaS Company (50 employees)
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